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Charles Rateliff

Executive Business Broker at CBI

Springdale, AR Website (479) 770-8989
BAMBAUpdated September 2026

About

Charles Rateliff serves as Executive Business Broker at CBI. He also advises private investment groups and businesses of all sizes as an independent consultant. He guides owners through growth, mergers, acquisitions, and business sales. He draws on experience creating systems, developing teams, and applying strategic analysis to identify opportunities and efficiencies. He joined Walmart in 1979 as an internal auditor. Sam Walton promoted him to Treasurer within five years. His 25-year Walmart career included senior executive roles alongside Sam Walton, David Glass, and Don Soderquist. His Christian values and professional determination shaped his career. He retired from Walmart in 2004 and shifted his focus to independent advisory work. He earned a BA in Political Science and an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.

Who is a good fit for Charles Rateliff

  • Owners navigating significant growth who want guidance grounded in systems development, team building, and strategic analysis.
  • Business owners exploring mergers, acquisitions, or a sale who seek advice from a former Walmart executive.
  • Private investment groups seeking an independent consultant to identify business opportunities and efficiencies.

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Charles Rateliff advises owners during significant growth and decisions involving mergers, acquisitions, or business sales. He also consults independently for private investment groups and businesses of all sizes. He applies strategic analysis to uncover opportunities, efficiencies, and solutions.

Charles Rateliff held Walmart leadership responsibilities spanning benefit plans, workers compensation, general liability, property insurance, and health coverage. He also oversaw aviation, corporate commercial travel, compliance, food safety, risk management, and domestic and international security. He helped create or transform divisions as Walmart expanded.

Charles Rateliff spent 25 years at Walmart, progressing from internal auditor to Treasurer and other senior executive roles. He worked alongside Sam Walton, David Glass, and Don Soderquist before retiring in 2004. He earned a BA in Political Science and an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.

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