How transparent are advisors & brokers about their conflicts of interest?
January 19, 2026
by a professional from University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business in North Palm Beach, FL, USA
Conflicts of interest in SMB M&A are common but rarely disclosed.
When seeking advice, how often do you see clear acknowledgments of these conflicts?
The field has its share of bad actors whose "client-only" advice often serves themselves first.
Noticing something odd? The self-styled M&A "gurus" warning you about charlatans and bad actors in SMB deals - are often the very people you should be avoiding.
Have you seen good—or bad—examples?
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from University of Southern California in North Palm Beach, FL, USA