Tom Milana wins M&A Source Top 50 Deal Maker Award

The M&A Source has named South Florida advisor Tom Milana a Top 50 Deal Maker for 2025, recognizing his transaction performance and client work in the lower middle market. The honor puts a spotlight on Milana’s role at Transworld Business Advisors of Florida and on the dealmaking activity that drives small- and mid-market exits and acquisitions.

Why it matters: - The Top 50 Deal Maker Award highlights advisors who are active in the lower middle market, where many business sales and acquisitions happen. - Recognition from The M&A Source can signal credibility to business owners, buyers, lenders and other transaction professionals. - The award also underscores the importance of advisor networks in completing closings.

What happened: - The M&A Source recognized South Florida M&A advisor Tom Milana with its Top 50 Deal Maker Award. - The honor covers outstanding transaction performance during the 2025 calendar year. - The award was part of The M&A Source’s annual Member Awards Program. - Milana is affiliated with Transworld Business Advisors of Florida.

The details: - The M&A Source said the award goes to leading lower middle market M&A professionals for deal-making activity, client service and commitment to the profession. - Jaclyn Ring, chair of the board of The M&A Source, said the recipients represent the best of the profession and noted the role of teamwork in successful transactions. - Milana said the recognition reflects client trust, a strong professional network and cooperation among M&A advisors, intermediaries, attorneys, lenders, accountants and transaction professionals. - Milana said every successful closing requires persistence, preparation and focus on helping business owners reach the right outcome. - Milana works on Main Street and lower middle market business sales, acquisitions and advisory assignments across multiple industries. - Milana works with business owners, buyers, investors and professional advisors in Florida, across the U.S. and in international markets.

Between the lines: - The award suggests continued activity in the lower middle market, where relationship-driven execution matters as much as market conditions. - The recognition may also help Milana and Transworld Business Advisors of Florida stand out in a crowded advisory market. - The emphasis on collaboration points to how complex deal teams have become, even for smaller transactions.

What's next: - Interested parties can contact Tom Milana at tom@tworld.com for more information about Milana and Transworld Business Advisors of Florida. - The M&A Source continues to promote education, networking and its Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary designation for qualified professionals. - More information about The M&A Source is available at www.masource.org.

The bottom line: - The award puts Tom Milana among The M&A Source’s top-performing lower middle market dealmakers for 2025, a credential that can carry weight with clients and deal partners.