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 client's 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 and 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).