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Kevin A. Nery

President at Coastal Business Brokers

New Bedford, MA Website (508) 990-9800
CBBLCBIM&AMICurrent deals $5MUpdated October 2026
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About

Kevin A. Nery brings over 40 years of experience in accounting, taxation, management, manufacturing, marketing, and consulting. As president of Coastal Business Brokers, he advises on business sales, acquisitions, valuations, and commercial real estate. He has sold over 200 businesses and valued hundreds of businesses and professional firms. His experience also includes starting, buying, selling, and owning companies. He founded the firm in 2000 after roles in banking, manufacturing, CPA firms, and retail. Nery earned an accounting bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds CBB, LCBI, and M&AMI designations. His national affiliations include IBBA, M & A Source, the National Equipment Business Brokers Institute, and the Society of Business Analysts. He serves as NEBBA treasurer and belongs to the New Bedford Economic Development Council and One SouthCoast Chamber. He contributed to BIZCOMPS, wrote for South Coast Business Bulletin, and spoke on WBSM 1420 AM's Money Wise. Pratt's Stats named him to its Hall of Fame; he wrote the award-winning #1 bestseller Sell Smart.

Who is a good fit for Kevin A. Nery

  • Owners preparing to sell a company who want guidance from someone who has completed over 200 business sales.
  • Buyers pursuing an acquisition who value an advisor with experience buying and owning companies.
  • Owners weighing a business sale alongside commercial real estate sales or leasing.

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Asking prices from $5M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kevin A. Nery advises on business sales, mergers, acquisitions, valuations, and commercial real estate sales and leasing. He has sold over 200 businesses and valued hundreds of businesses and professional firms.

Kevin A. Nery has started, bought, sold, and owned companies. He also held roles in banking, manufacturing, CPA firms, and retail before founding Coastal Business Brokers in 2000.

Kevin A. Nery holds the CBB, LCBI, and M&AMI designations. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University and serves as NEBBA treasurer.

Kevin A. Nery wrote Sell Smart, an award-winning #1 bestseller about positioning a company for sale. He also wrote a column for South Coast Business Bulletin for many years.

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