Drs. Leilani and Fernando are award-winning Certified M&A Advisors and Licensed Business

Brokers, as well as peer-reviewed published authors. Their goal is to help guide business

owners define their endgame and making it a reality.

This husband-and-wife duo owns, operates, and leads multiple offices of First Choice Business

Brokers (FCBB). They and their agents assist clients in building valuable companies and

facilitate the buying or selling of businesses when clients are ready. Their professional

backgrounds and shared personal history provide them with a unique level of experience and

understanding for their clients. Drs. Leilani and Fernando completed their MBAs and Doctorates

together, aiming to continue growing, serving their community, and delivering exceptional

service to anyone seeking a career change. This could be through acquiring their first business,

expanding an existing one, or planning an exit strategy. Their shared family values, passion for

life, culture, and growth enable them to fully comprehend the importance of their clients'

success.

Dr. Leilani Felix-Acosta holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in

eCommerce and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in International

Business. Similarly, Dr. Fernando Acosta holds a Doctor of Management degree in

Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Information Systems & Technology, a Master

of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing, and a Master of Science in

Information Management. Both are Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professionals and active,

contributing members of the International Business Broker Association (IBBA) and Mergers and

Acquisition (M&A) Source, where they are innovators in the industry. Additionally, Dr. Fernando

is serving as the Vice Chair of the Arizona Business Brokers Association (AZBBA) and is a

Certified Business Intermediary (CBI).