Richard Zarzecki

Principal and Founder ?Business Planning Advisors, Inc.

His background includes the successful establishment of companies generating millions of dollars in sales.

his extensive experience in owning and operating his own businesses gives him the knowledge to relate with buyers and sellers on a business level, communicating in a language they understand.

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Florida's M&A Advisor and Business Broker

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Richard A. Zarzecki

M&A Advisor, Licensed Business Broker in Florida


Principal and Founder — Business Planning Advisors, Inc.

Richard A. Zarzecki has over 30 years of experience in business management, marketing, sales, account management, product marketing and implementation. His background includes the successful establishment of companies generating millions of dollars in sales.

This extensive experience in owning and operating his own businesses gives him the knowledge to relate with buyers and sellers on a business level, communicating in a language they understand. His accounting and financial background enables him to present your business in the most accurate light. His brokerage experience enables him to advise you to the "right price" for a business. 

His career combines deep financial expertise with hands-on business ownership and decades of transaction experience with business owners and acquirers.

Richard always remarks that this is his third career.

His background includes:

  • 20+ years of experience as a CPA
  • Senior tax specialist at a Big-Four accounting firm
  • 25+ years as a M&A advisor and Licensed Business Broker in Florida
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker
  • Principal and Founder of Business Planning Advisors, Inc.

Richard works with companies that range from $1M into the tens of millions in value.

  • Business owners preparing to sell
  • Owners who are not yet ready to sell but want to plan ahead
  • Acquirers seeking opportunities

Richard serves clients across the full spectrum of industries in Central and South Florida. His philosophy is simple. He treats every business like it’s his own.

Above all, Richard believes in doing things the right way — with transparency, accountability and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve the best-possible outcome.

President

Business Planning Advisors

2000 - Present

Nichols College Dudley Mass

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 

Accounting and Finance

Nichols College Dudley Mass

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Finance

M&A Advisor

M&A Source®

Licensed Business Broker in Florida

International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Dealmaker Award - Top 5 For Dollar Volume of Businesses

Business Brokers of Florida®

2024 

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2024 

Dealmaker Award - Top 5 For Dollar Volume of Businesses

Business Brokers of Florida®

2023 

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2023

Dealmaker Award - Top 5 For Dollar Volume of Businesses

Business Brokers of Florida®

2019 

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2019 

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2018

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2017

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2016

Dealmaker Award - Top 5 For Dollar Volume of Businesses

Business Brokers of Florida®

2015

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2015

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2014

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2009

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2008

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2007

Outstanding Sales in Business Brokerage - Million Dollar Plus Award

Business Brokers of Florida®

2005

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