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ACQUISITIONS & OWNERSHIP TRANSITIONS

Company Background

Original company background and acquisition philosophy, preserved from the earlier Alianza Partners website.

Latest news & perspectives

Current publications from Alianza Partners. The historical company background and original publications follow below, with their original wording, dates and references preserved.

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Business Sales & Acquisitions

Alianza Partners Examines Earnings Support and Transfer Questions in Sale Preparation

Business sale preparation makes the owner’s explanation of performance reviewable against the records. Don McClain’s new commentary explores how a decision-ready capital file makes unresolved assumptions visible. Support proposed earnings adjustments with consistent periods and clear explanations. Gather relevant agreements for advisers to review assignment, ownership-change and continuing-obligation questions. Identify where customer relationships or essential responsibilities depend on the current owner. Keep open questions, supporting records and responsible reviewers together as answers emerge.

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Alianza Updates

Review Acquisition Debt Through the Repayment Plan

An acquisition financing decision should account for the obligations the buyer will carry after ownership changes. Don McClain, Founder of Medro Advisors, explores the repayment questions behind that decision in his October 8 article. The discussion encourages buyers to identify payment terms, principal reduction, the final balance and the business activity expected to support the obligation. For an acquisition team, the next step is to reconcile those answers with the proposed financing documents and transaction assumptions. Where repayment depends on future operating improvements, the underlying conditions should be stated clearly and reviewed before the buyer commits. Related reading: the forthcoming book FUNDED.

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Alianza Updates

Connecting the Acquisition Agreement With Post Closing Cash Needs

An ownership transition needs a clear account of the assets and obligations transferring to the buyer. In his October 7 article, Don McClain, Founder of Medro Advisors, explains why the acquisition cash plan should reflect the agreed treatment of cash, receivables, inventory, payables, deposits and prepaid expenses. The article pairs those transaction details with a schedule of the buyer’s first operating obligations. For acquisition teams, the practical next step is to reconcile the agreement, closing schedule and operating forecast with the appropriate advisers before relying on funds assumed to be available after closing. Related reading: the forthcoming book FUNDED.

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Alianza Partners

Alianza Partners

Private Investment & Acquisition Platform

Alianza Partners is a business acquisition and M&A advisory platform operating within the Fast Commercial Capital ecosystem, led by Don McClain, Founder & Principal.

Capital solutions and transaction advisory supported by Fast Commercial Capital.

Alianza Partners is a private investment and acquisition platform focused on acquiring and investing in operating businesses and commercial real estate assets throughout the United States.

We partner with owners, operators, and stakeholders seeking disciplined transactions, long-term capital, and structured transitions. Our approach emphasizes durability of cash flow, operational integrity, and pragmatic underwriting grounded in real execution experience.

Alianza Partners deploys capital selectively, prioritizing transactions where hands-on oversight and structured capital can enhance long-term performance.

Don McClain – Principal

Medro Advisors (or Alianza Partners) operates under the strategic oversight of Don McClain, Founder & Principal of Fast Commercial Capital.

The platform works in coordination with affiliated entities where acquisition advisory, capital structuring, and transaction execution intersect.

Investment Focus

Alianza Partners evaluates opportunities across multiple transaction categories:

Operating Businesses

  • Lower middle market and middle market enterprises

  • Established operating history

  • Recurring revenue or durable cash flow models

  • Situations involving owner transition, growth inflection, or recapitalization

Commercial Real Estate

  • Stabilized or transitional assets

  • Value-add and repositioning opportunities

  • Select portfolios with operational upside

  • Situations requiring structured capital infusion

Recapitalizations & Strategic Equity Positions

We consider majority acquisitions, controlling investments, and structured minority positions where alignment and capital discipline create long-term enterprise value.

Part of an integrated advisory ecosystem led by Don McClain, aligning acquisition advisory, capital structuring, and execution strategy.

Transaction Profile

While each opportunity is evaluated individually, Alianza Partners generally focuses on:

  • Businesses and assets with identifiable operational fundamentals

  • Transaction structures requiring flexibility and structured capital

  • Situations where counterparties value certainty, clarity, and speed of decision-making

  • Opportunities nationwide across select industries

We do not pursue volume-based acquisitions. Engagements are selective and underwriting-driven.

Investment Philosophy

Alianza Partners operates under several core principles:

Long-Term Orientation
Transactions are evaluated with durability in mind. Our focus is on building sustainable platforms, not short-term financial engineering.

Disciplined Underwriting
We prioritize realistic projections and conservative capital structuring.

Operational Respect
We value management teams, legacy, and organizational continuity. Growth is structured—not forced.

Alignment of Incentives
Capital deployment is structured to align stakeholder interests while protecting downside risk.

Acquisition Approach

Our acquisition process is structured and transparent:

  1. Initial evaluation and financial review

  2. Strategic fit and capital structuring analysis

  3. Formal indication of interest

  4. Confirmatory due diligence

  5. Negotiated closing and integration planning

We seek straightforward communication and efficient execution. Transaction credibility and confidentiality are foundational to our process.

Leadership

Alianza Partners is led by Don McClain, Founder & Principal of Medro Advisors.

Mr. McClain oversees acquisition strategy, capital structuring, and transaction execution across operating business and commercial real estate investments nationwide. His experience spans capital advisory, structured transactions, and principal investing across multiple market cycles.

Alianza Partners reflects a disciplined, principal-led approach to acquisitions and long-term capital deployment.

Relationship to Medro Advisors

Alianza Partners operates as the principal investment and acquisition platform within Medro Advisors.

While Medro Advisors provides strategic capital and transaction advisory services, Alianza Partners participates directly as a principal investor where appropriate.

This structure allows for clear distinction between advisory services and direct capital deployment, preserving transaction integrity and role transparency.

Geographic Scope

Alianza Partners evaluates acquisition opportunities nationwide, with active engagement capacity across major U.S. markets.

Leadership presence and strategic relationships extend across Miami, Austin, San Diego, and other metropolitan regions.

Structured Capital for Acquisitions →https://sites.google.com/view/alianzapartners/structured-capital-for-acquisitions

In the News and Media

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  • Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/silver-tsunami-growing-importance-fast-business-capital-don-mcclain-8zk0e

03/13/26

Great article about Fasty Funding and the value of fast working capital:

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03/14/26

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Engagement & Inquiries

Business owners, operators, and intermediaries interested in discussing acquisition or investment opportunities may contact Alianza Partners directly for an initial confidential evaluation.

Selective inquiries are prioritized based on transaction readiness and strategic fit. Contact us today at 305.845.1665.

A Fast Commercial Capital Platform

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