Achieve your dreams with Franklin Capital Advisors
Franklin Capital Advisors
Franklin Capital Advisors is a financial advisory and merchant banking firm that assists lower middle market companies in mergers and acquisitions, turnaround and restructurings, and capital raising. Our team of experts have years of experience and are dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals. Our assignments have won numerous regional & national awards for excellence in both turnaround and M&A.
Our Services
1
Mergers & Acquisitions
If you're looking to sell your business or acquire a new one, our Mergers and Acquisitions service can help you maximize your value. Our experienced advisors will work diligently to understand your unique needs and develop a tailored strategy to achieve your desired outcome. Trust us to guide you through the complexities of the process with our professional expertise and level of service.
2
Restructuring & Turnaround
Our financial advisory firm specializes in helping businesses through difficult financial situations. Our restructuring and turnaround service is perfect for businesses that need support in managing debt and restructuring their business. We work with owners and lenders to create a plan that is tailored to their specific needs. With our help, you can turn your business around and get back to profitability.
3
Capital Raising & Merchant Banking
Our Capital Raising and Merchant Banking services are designed to help companies raise the capital needed to achieve their strategic objectives. We provide expert guidance on capital structure and financing options, and work closely with our clients to identify the right solutions for their needs. As part of these services, we will deploy our own capital into companies where we can be a strategic partner and add value to the company's vision.
Expert Financial Advice
for Middle Market Companies
Why Choose Franklin Capital Advisors?
Expert Financial Guidance
Customized Strategies for Your Business
Years of Experience in the Industry
Specialized in Middle Market Companies
Successful Track Record in Complex Transactions
Dedicated to Your Success
Scott Eisenberg
Scott Eisenberg has over 40 years of advising lower middle market companies on financial matters. He has completed over 100 investment banking transactions and has advised over 300 companies on financial and operational matters. He has been a court appointed Receiver or Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) over 35 times.
​
Previous to founding Franklin Capital Advisors, Eisenberg was a Managing Director at Capstone Partners, a national investment banking and turnaround consulting firm. Prior to that, for 26 years he was the co-founder of Amherst Partners, a regional investment banking and restructuring firm. He was also a Vice President at Onset BIDCO, a subordinated debt investment firm, and was a Manager in the National Office Corporate Finance Group of Deloitte.
​
Eisenberg currently is on the board of 4 operating companies - PC Server & Parts, Sterling Technologies, Speed Grip and Custom Equipment - and is on the board of two not-for-profits. He previously has served on the board of four other companies and numerous not-for-profits and professional trade organizations. He has also been a recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from both ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) and TMA (Turnaround Management Association) recognizing his accomplishments.
​
Eisenberg is a CPA and has a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois and an MBA in Finance from Indiana University. He is a fitness enthusiast (yoga, tennis, cycling) and plays the drums for fun.
Steve Sadowski
Steve Sadowski is a Director with Franklin Capital Advisors. With more than 30 years of experience in Finance roles in manufacturing and more than 7 years as an advisor, Steve has amassed diverse experience in a wide range of industries. Specializing in turnaround and crisis management, profit and cash flow enhancement and debt restructuring, Steve has represented debtors, creditors and customers including automotive supply, manufacturing, concrete infrastructure, and insurance-related industries.
Steve has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Restructuring Officer, Director of Finance and in other roles for publicly traded and private companies and provides clients with bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy related litigation support, including expert witness testimony in the areas of debtor representation, evaluation of claims, and bankruptcy preference defense analysis and claims.
The majority of his career has been spent working for large multi-national corporations in various roles where, for example, he has improved cash flow by $450 million, helped negotiate multi-billion dollar product development contracts, and developed people and processes that have consistently delivered successful results under adverse circumstances.
​
Prior to joining Franklin Capital Advisors, Steve was a Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) and Director with the Amherst Partners Restructuring Advisory Practice. He has a BA in Finance from Wayne State University and a MS in Finance from Walsh College.
Fred Mattioli
Fred Mattioli is a Senior Associate with Franklin Capital Advisors where he works on analyzing financial statements, preparing CIM’s, building models and building buyers lists for clients. He also serves as an analyst for Helium Capital, a Private Equity firm, where he analyzes acquisition opportunities.
Previously, Fred worked as an analyst at the investment banking firm Deerwood Advisors and at JP Morgan Bank in the lending division of the Private Bank. Fred earned has a BS in Biology from the University of Houston, a MS in Finance from the University of Houston and an MBA from Rice University. He also played Division 1 Soccer.
Industry Experience
Manufacturing
Automotive
Financial Services
Business Services
Transportation & Logistics
Circular Economy
For any inquiries, please email us at:
Our Address
280 Daines St., Suite 300
Birmingham, MI 48009
Alternatively
you can fill in the following contact form: