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Charles Howard

President & Owner at Tangent Brokerage

Glen Ellyn, IL Website 630-862-5234
Updated October 2026

About

Charles Howard serves as President & Owner of Tangent Brokerage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He identifies hidden add backs and seller profits when reviewing businesses. He helps buyers understand the financial benefits of ownership. He entered brokerage through accounting services after experiencing the challenges of valuing and selling his own businesses. Brokers at his firm include professionals with over 38 years of experience in business brokering. He developed his accounting background at Touche Ross, a Big-8 accounting firm, and is a former CPA. He started and sold two businesses, one in manufacturing and another in distribution. He corrected disorganized books for a business owner who then requested his involvement in the sale. He showed that business to over 40 buyers before successfully negotiating its sale. He subsequently received referrals, which preceded Tangent Brokerage's establishment.

Who is a good fit for Charles Howard

  • Owners preparing for a sale who need help resolving disorganized business books.
  • Buyers seeking to understand seller profits and hidden add backs before acquiring a business.

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Charles Howard identifies hidden add backs and seller profits. He uses this work to help buyers understand the financial benefits of ownership.

Charles Howard corrected a business's disorganized books before the owner asked him to help sell it. He showed the business to over 40 buyers before negotiating the sale. He received referrals afterward.

Charles Howard developed his accounting experience at Touche Ross, a Big-8 firm, and is a former CPA. He subsequently started and sold two businesses in manufacturing and distribution. He later provided accounting services to business brokers.

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