The McFarland Group has appointed John Bruckner as managing partner, formalizing a leadership role he has held in practice for several years. Bruckner has directed the firm's M&A advisory work for the past four years and has worked alongside founder Byron McFarland for more than a decade. In his expanded role, he will carry responsibility for the firm's operations and strategic direction in addition to his client-facing work.

Bruckner's practice centers on advising owners of closely held businesses through the sale process, with particular attention to readiness and positioning before a transaction is underway. He draws on legal training and transactional experience to address the structural questions that determine what an owner ultimately retains - valuation, deal terms, and the architecture of the agreement itself. His work is concentrated in the lower middle market, where the business being sold is often the only one its owner will ever sell.

Byron McFarland, who founded the firm, described the appointment as a reflection of how the organization already functions.

"John has been carrying this weight for some time, and the title reflects the work rather than announces a change in it," said Byron McFarland, Founder of The McFarland Group. "My job has always been to help owners slow the moment down and think clearly. That continues, with a partner steering the firm who holds the same standard."

Bruckner described his priority as preserving the firm's approach as it continues to grow.

"Most owners sell a business once. The decisions they make in that window shape everything that follows, and they deserve advisors who are not in a hurry," said John Bruckner, Managing Partner of The McFarland Group. "The work that matters happens long before a closing. That is what this firm was built to do, and it is what I intend to protect. I'm honored and excited for the opportunity to build on the foundation Byron created and help guide the firm into its next chapter. I have great respect for what he built and am committed to carrying that legacy forward together."

The McFarland Group serves owners of closely held businesses across three areas of work: M&A advisory for sales to outside buyers, management buyouts for owners transferring the company to their leadership team, and performance equity plans designed to build the kind of value a buyer will pay for. Client engagements remain senior-led, and the appointment does not alter who owners work with on a day-to-day basis.

About The McFarland Group

The McFarland Group is an Omaha M&A advisor firm founded by Byron McFarland and based in Omaha, Nebraska. Over two decades, the firm has guided more than $3 billion in business value through over 200 ownership transitions. Its work with owners of closely held businesses spans M&A advisory, management buyouts, and performance equity compensation for key leaders. The firm's guiding principle is straightforward: Go Boldly. Learn more at themcfarlandgroup.com.

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