LeAnne Foster, CPA
LeAnne Foster, CPA
LeAnne Foster, CPA
Managing Director
LF Advising
LeAnne Foster, CPA
LeAnne Foster, CPA
LeAnne has worked in the M&A industry for over a decade advising clients in a wide variety of industries such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Service, Construction, Engineering, Aviation, Transportation, Technology, and more.
Finding the right target company can take a great deal of research and persistence and she takes pride in making those connections. LeAnne works with each client from start to finish, developing marketing materials, consulting on the countless details that go into conducting a successful transaction, and advising during negotiations and closing. LeAnne will keep the process moving forward.
LeAnne Foster, CPA
Her creative and innovative approaches allow for the best possible results for each client. Tax preparation with national and regional accounting firms and financial planning experience give LeAnne insight and guidance for deal structure and solutions. LeAnne is a member of MBBI (Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries), Tempo Milwaukee, and several professional networking groups. She has been active in Boy Scouts of America, ACG Chicago, and on the board of her local chamber of commerce. Most recently, LeAnne spent six years as a Managing Director at Water Street Advisors.
John B. Weber
John B. Weber
John B. Weber
Managing Director
Sage Intermediaries
John B. Weber
John B. Weber
John Weber and LeAnne worked together for several years, first at Water Street Advisors and then collaborating on transactions while each operating their own firm. Their friendship goes back even further.
John passed away in the summer of 2024. LeAnne fondly remembers John’s kindness in his personal and professional relationships and his love for family and fun. In all their years working together, LeAnne witnessed how John always had his clients’ best interest at heart and an upbeat attitude that made you smile.
John is greatly missed.
John B. Weber
Prior to M&A Advisory services, John Weber assisted companies to obtain debt and acquisition financing as a commercial banker for larger regional banks and multi-national banks. John’s deal experience covered a variety of industries, including manufacturing, wholesale, retail, franchising, distribution, logistics, transportation, healthcare, service, not for profit, and international. As a former commercial banker John also understood financial structuring and assisted owners in finding the best transaction structure to meet their exit planning needs.
John Kielich
John Kielich
John Kielich
Principal
Water Street Advisors
John Kielich
John Kielich
John and LeAnne spent 7 years working together at Water Street Advisors and also previously worked together at another firm. They still work together sharing connections, resources and advice.
John Kielich, CPA as owner of Water Street Advisors brings over 30 years of experience assisting businesses to strategically develop and successfully implement corporate growth and succession initiatives. He is an expert in all aspects of the M&A process and has participated in the evaluation of over 300 acquistion candidates and the completion of more than 50 transactions.
John Kielich
Prior to founding Water Street Advisors, John held senior level corporate development and operation roles with two large publicaly held companies in different industries. He has been responsible for strategic planning and led the implementation of a significant restructuring project. Additionally, in 2007, John started and successfully ran an M&A advisory division for a regional CPA firm.
John currently serves on the board of the Wisconsin Chapter of MBBI and is a past president. He also served as a member of the Illinois MBBI board.
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