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John Burnett
John Burnett
Sell-Side M&A Advisor · PTS Group
  • 600+ closed transactions
  • $1.1B+ total deal value
  • 14 trade verticals covered
  • HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical & more
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$1.1B
Total Deal Value
600+
Businesses Closed
5,300+
Valuations Completed
14
Verticals Served
43
States Active
15+
Years Experience
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