Strategic Merger & Acquisition Advisors Expands Team with Luis de la Prida

WOODBURY, N.Y., May 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Strategic Merger & Acquisition Advisors announced today that Luis de la Prida (MBA, CM&AA) has joined the firm.  His appointment was announced today by Anthony Citrolo (CPA, CM&AA) and Tony Calvacca (CBI), principals of the firm.

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In his new role, Mr. de la Prida, who is a Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor, will aid in the continued growth and development of the firm's offerings to lower middle-market companies.  Strategic Merger & Acquisition Advisors, based in Woodbury, New York, assists clients with a broad range of M&A functions, including intermediation, business valuations, and exit planning services, among others.

"As the economy improves and access to capital expands, we are seeing senior managers continue to rely on mergers and acquisitions as a means of growing their companies, said Mr. Citrolo.  "Lou's deep and trusted expertise in financial advisory and management will be of significant benefit to our clients as they seek to expand."

Mr. de la Prida was most recently senior vice president of Island Urgent Medical Care, P.C.  In this capacity, Mr. de la Prida performed the role of Chief Operating Officer and presided over a multi-million operating budget.  During his tenure, he helped acquire seven medical practices and launched several organic initiatives that transformed the practice into a large multi-specialty medical group.

Previously, Mr. de la Prida founded successful management consulting and financial advisory and insurance businesses.  In these roles, he served as a trusted advisor to small and mid-sized businesses and high net worth individuals in the financial, health care, real estate, and professional services industries.  Mr. de la Prida also spent nearly a decade on Wall Street, where he gained valuable international experience in various financial roles at J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse First Boston.

"I have spent the better part of my life helping clients plan and achieve their financial goals," said Mr. de la Prida.  "I look forward to working with my colleagues at Strategic M&A Advisors in their quest to deliver first-rate services to middle market clients in the region."

Mr. de la Prida earned his MBA from New York University, where he majored in Finance and Accounting.  He has an undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from Fordham University.  He is a member of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.  He resides in Dix Hills, New York with his wife, Joan, and his 15-year old twins.

About Strategic Merger & Acquisition Advisors:

Strategic Merger & Acquisition Advisors is comprised of professional merger and acquisition advisors, who work closely with clients to help them navigate the complexities of acquiring or selling a business.  We represent companies in the lower middle-market, or companies with $5 million to $50 million in annual revenue.  In addition to Buy-Side (Corporate Acquisitions) and Sell-Side (Business Sales) services, we consult on Exit Strategies and offer Valuation Services.  Our core focus revolves around professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

For more information, contact:
Anthony Citrolo, CPA, CBI
Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor
7600 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 403
Woodbury, NY 11797

Phone (631) 390-9650
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.strategicmaadvisor.com

Media Contact: Anthony Citrolo (CPA, CM&AA), Strategic Merger & Acquisition Advisors, 631-390-9650, [email protected]

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