Dr. Fernando Acosta

Dr. Fernando Acosta, DM, MBA, MS, CBI, CM&AP, is Owner and Managing Partner of First Choice Business Brokers of Phoenix and El Paso and Co-Founder of Acquire. Maximize. Exit.™ (AME). He advises entrepreneurs in buying, growing, and selling privately held businesses, combining strategic insight with transaction expertise. Dr. Acosta holds a Doctor of Management, an MBA, and a Master of Science, along with the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP) designations. He serves as Chair of the Arizona Business Brokers Association and is an active member of the IBBA and M&A Source. Working alongside his wife and business partner, Dr. Leilani Felix-Acosta, he helps owners maximize value, navigate complex transactions, and achieve successful exits with confidence and integrity.

Specialty Areas

• Accommodations
• Agriculture
• Arts
• Auto Related Businesses
• Business Services
• Construction
• eCommerce
• Education Services
• Entertainment & Recreation
• Finance & Insurance
• Food & Beverage
• Health Care/Social Assistance
• Industrial Services
• Information
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Print and Media
• Public Administration
• Real Estate Rental & Leasing
• Retail Trade
• Technical Services
• Transportation
• Waste Management
• Wholesale Trade