LJM Associates, LLC is an established middle market mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices in Chicago IL, Omaha NE, and Las Vegas NV. Our sole focus is sourcing acquisition opportunities for leading private equity firms. Our reputation has been built on the premise of truly understanding the acquisition needs of our private equity clients, and delivering the highest quality opportunities through professional, timely project execution. We take pride in our ability to connect private equity clients with owners of successful family and founder-owned privately held companies, assisting in the acquisition process from initial sourcing to closing. As a leading intermediary serving the private equity community, we initiate contact with privately held companies on behalf of our private equity clients, leading to completed transactions.