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Molly Hanson

Business Broker at Bay State Business Brokers

Needham Heights, MA Website 617-562-5700
CFP®International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) - MemberNew England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA) - MemberUSA500 Clubs - Member and Former Club FacilitatorPomfret School - Board of Trustees, Vice ChairCertified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)Certified Financial Education InstructorLicensed Massachusetts and Rhode Island Real Estate SalespersonCurrent deals $6.3MUpdated September 2026
Specializes in
Construction & ContractorsManufacturingDistribution & WholesaleProfessional ServicesDaycare & preschool (Childcare & Education)

About

Molly Hanson serves strategic and individual buyers as a Business Broker at Bay State Business Brokers. Her specializations include manufacturing, wholesale distribution, professional services, construction, and childcare businesses. She takes a consultative approach to acquisitions. She emphasizes clear, consistent communication throughout transactions. She maintains real estate salesperson licenses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Before joining the firm, she oversaw more than $250 million in assets as a financial advisor. She guided financial planning and tailored investment strategies around tax efficiency. She holds Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Certified Financial Education Instructor credentials. She serves as Pomfret School's Board of Trustees Vice Chair and previously facilitated a USA500 Clubs group. She enjoys youth sports, cycling, skiing, and outdoor time with her husband, two sons, and their Boston Terrier.

Who is a good fit for Molly Hanson

  • Strategic buyers seeking acquisitions with consultative guidance.
  • Individual buyers who value a financial planning background and clear transaction communication.
  • Buyers pursuing manufacturing or wholesale distribution businesses.
  • Buyers considering professional services, construction, or childcare acquisitions.

Active listings (1)

Asking prices from $6.3M.

National Supplier to Live & Corporate Event Market with Diversified Revenue Streams

Location undisclosed

Asking price
$6.3M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Sep 11, 2026 · 5 weeks ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Molly Hanson facilitates acquisitions for strategic and individual buyers. She specializes in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, professional services, construction, and childcare businesses.

Molly Hanson uses a consultative approach throughout transactions. She prioritizes clear, consistent communication to support informed decisions.

Molly Hanson previously managed more than $250 million in assets as a financial advisor. She helped clients navigate complex financial planning. She also developed tailored investment strategies with a focus on tax efficiency.

Molly Hanson holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation. She also holds the Certified Financial Education Instructor credential. She maintains Massachusetts and Rhode Island real estate salesperson licenses.

Molly Hanson belongs to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). She also participates as a New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA) member. She maintains USA500 Clubs membership and previously served as a Club Facilitator.

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