Join the VTG Team
We're looking for driven, entrepreneurial professionals who want to build something meaningful. If you're passionate about business, real estate, and helping people create wealth — you belong here.
Why Join VTG Business Advisors?
We're not just a brokerage — we're a platform for ambitious professionals to build a real business of their own.
Uncapped Earning Potential
Our advisors earn commission-based income with no ceiling. The harder you work, the more you earn — and our deals are substantial.
World-Class Training
Get trained by Vince Gebbia and the VTG leadership team. We teach you everything from deal sourcing to closing — no experience required.
Proven Deal Flow
Tap into our established network of buyers, sellers, and investors across Long Island and beyond. You won't be starting from zero.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Business brokerage, commercial real estate, franchise consulting — VTG advisors have access to multiple ways to earn and grow.
Brand & Media Exposure
Align yourself with a brand that's on the radio, in the community, and growing fast. Our Ca$hing Out show on 103.9 LI News Radio puts VTG in front of thousands every week.
Collaborative Culture
We win together. VTG is built on a team-first mentality where advisors support each other, share leads, and celebrate each other's success.
Open Opportunities
We're actively looking for talented individuals across several areas of our business.
Business Advisor
Work directly with business buyers and sellers to facilitate acquisitions. Ideal for sales professionals, former business owners, and entrepreneurs.
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in commercial real estate transactions across Long Island and the tri-state area.
Franchise Consultant
Help aspiring entrepreneurs find the right franchise opportunity. Work with our Hedgestone Franchise division to match buyers with proven brands.
Marketing & Business Development
Support the VTG brand through digital marketing, social media, event coordination, and business development initiatives.
The Advisors Behind Every Deal
Our team brings decades of combined experience in business brokerage, commercial real estate, and franchise consulting. We're practitioners, not just advisors.
Vincent T. Gebbia
Founder & CEO
VTG Business Advisors | HedgeStone Commercial Real Estate | HedgeStone Franchise Advisors
Vincent Gebbia is a seasoned Business Advisor at HedgeStone Business Advisors with over two decades of experience in real estate and entrepreneurship. As a former Founder and Chief Investment Officer of VTG Advisory Group, he has successfully led over 400 investment property transactions and spearheaded numerous joint venture developments across the U.S. and Latin America. His entrepreneurial spirit and proven track record in creating and scaling businesses enable him to provide invaluable guidance to clients seeking to achieve their business goals. Currently, Vincent also serves as the Founder and CEO of Big Cat Bikes USA and as a Board Member of the Patchogue Village Business Improvement District.
John Matsis
President of VTG
HedgeStone Business Advisors & Commercial Real Estate
John Matsis brings a rare combination of technology and real estate expertise to business advisory. He grew up in his family's NYC property management business, taught himself web development in the early 2000s, and spent eight years in the music industry working in digital logistics and software development for Universal Music Group. He later launched Sterea, his own property management and brokerage firm, and built software ventures spanning real estate, small business, e-commerce, and SaaS — all while personally brokering over $100M in real estate transactions. In early 2025, John joined the HedgeStone mentorship program and now leads his own team within HedgeStone Business Advisors and Commercial Real Estate, focusing on building his agents' brands, expanding their prospecting reach, and deepening their industry-spanning expertise.
Aneil Persad
Business Advisor
VTG Business Advisors
Aneil is a seasoned entrepreneur, dealmaker, and logistics expert who specializes in the movement of assets, capital, and businesses. Starting his career as a Railway Engineer, he went on to build and own a thriving Trucking and Logistics Fleet and a Freight Brokerage Agency. Leveraging this deep operational background, he transitioned into the business world and now serves as a premier Business Broker — combining hands-on supply chain expertise with sophisticated financial structuring to help business owners navigate seamless transitions, secure critical capital, and orchestrate high-value acquisitions.
Benjie Flores
Business Advisor
VTG Business Advisors
Benjie Flores is a native New Yorker with more than three decades of experience in the New York City metropolitan real estate market. A graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Real Estate and International Business, he has developed expertise across multiple sectors of the industry — primarily residential and commercial finance as well as residential property management. Benjie began his career with CoStar Group (parent company of LoopNet and BizBuySell) as a Market Research Analyst, then held positions with several commercial real estate financial institutions, including a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), a hard-money commercial bridge lender, and one of the world's largest international commercial banks, where he served as a Residential Mortgage Officer for more than 10 years with cumulative closing transactions north of $100 million. He also serves as a consultant to one of the nation's largest residential property management companies, working closely with retail and commercial tenants on occupancy, operations, and real estate-related matters within mixed-use and residential communities. His breadth of experience enables him to identify opportunities, navigate complex transactions, and deliver practical, results-driven solutions for investors, business owners, and property stakeholders.
Brian Canas
Business Advisor
HedgeStone Business Advisors
Brian Canas is a trusted Business Advisor dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors navigate one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. As an entrepreneur himself, Brian has built and operated his own companies — giving him firsthand insight into the sacrifices, risks, and rewards of business ownership. He specializes in confidential business sales, valuations, acquisitions, exit planning, franchise opportunities, and strategic growth initiatives. His client-first approach combines thoughtful planning, detailed market analysis, and skilled negotiation to help sellers maximize value while connecting buyers with opportunities that align with their long-term goals. Known for his integrity, responsiveness, and relentless work ethic, Brian has earned a reputation for building relationships that extend well beyond the closing table.
Dan Myers
Business Advisor & Licensed Broker — California
HedgeStone Business Advisors & Commercial Real Estate
Dan Myers is a Business Advisor and Licensed Broker in California at HedgeStone with approximately 30 years of experience spanning commercial real estate, business brokerage, franchise advisory, and capital markets. Over the course of his career he has closed more than 200 transactions, including $2B in property sales, 1,000,000 square feet leased, $250M of equity capital raised, and $1B of debt placement, with prior capital markets roles at Newmark and Kassin Sabbagh Realty. Today he advises business owners, investors, and franchisees across the full deal lifecycle — from valuation and deal sourcing through acquisition financing and closing. Known for his hands-on approach and deep transactional expertise, Dan is committed to helping clients maximize value on both the buy and sell side.
Jamie Michaelis
Director of Franchise Division & VTG Business Advisors
VTG Business Advisors
Born and raised in New York City, Jamie Michaelis brings a rare combination of academic pedigree and real-world operator experience to business advisory. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS from Vanderbilt University, and has founded and exited two businesses — including a home service franchise. That firsthand experience on both sides of the transaction gives him a distinct edge when guiding clients through acquisitions, sales, and franchise decisions.
Marco Del Pozo
Business Broker
HedgeStone Business Advisors
Marco is a seasoned real estate and finance professional with more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage, real estate, and investment industries. As a Business Broker with HedgeStone Business Advisors, he specializes in the sale and acquisition of businesses, commercial real estate, and investment properties. His extensive background in mortgage lending, commercial real estate ownership, property rehabilitation, and business development gives clients a unique advantage when evaluating opportunities and negotiating successful transactions. Known for his strong work ethic, relationship-building skills, and entrepreneurial mindset, Marco is committed to helping clients maximize value — whether buying or selling a business, investing in commercial real estate, or expanding their portfolios.
Sid Smith
Business Broker
HedgeStone Business Advisors
Sid is a Business Broker with HedgeStone Business Advisors, guiding business owners through the complex process of buying and selling companies from initial valuation through closing. He brings over 20 years of experience negotiating multi-million dollar transactions in the technology sector, giving him a sharp understanding of deal structure, valuation, and due diligence. His background also includes management experience in the self-storage industry and service as Vice President of the website division for Tony Robbins' organization. Sid is also a top-performing real estate professional, recognized as an ICON agent and ranked in the top 3% of agents nationally. He holds an Executive MBA from Claremont Graduate University.
Steve Bezmen
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker & Senior Business Broker
HedgeStone Commercial Real Estate & HedgeStone Business Advisors
Steven D. Bezmen is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and Senior Business Broker with over 18 years of experience in real estate. He specializes in commercial investment sales, business sales, and leasing across New York and Florida. His expertise spans retail, industrial, office, land, and business opportunities including car washes, automotive uses, and service-based businesses. Steven is known for his hands-on approach, strong market knowledge, and ability to structure creative deals that align with his clients' investment goals.
William Baris
Business Broker & M&A Advisor, NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker
HedgeStone Business Advisors
William Baris is a financial professional with over 13 years of Wall Street experience specializing in private capital markets, institutional fundraising, and business acquisitions. He holds the SIE, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses, as well as a Life Insurance license. Throughout his career, William and the teams he has been part of have helped raise more than $250 million from high-net-worth investors for some of the world's most recognized private companies, including SpaceX, Meta, Robinhood, Palantir, OpenAI, Anthropic, and DraftKings. In 2026, William joined HedgeStone Business Advisors, where he focuses on advising owners and buyers of multi-location businesses, with a specialization in the car wash industry.
How to Get Started
Joining VTG is straightforward. Here's what the process looks like.
Submit Your Interest
Fill out the form below or reach out directly. Tell us about your background and what role interests you.
Introductory Call
We'll schedule a quick call with a member of the VTG leadership team to learn more about you and answer your questions.
Meet the Team
Come into our Huntington office or join us virtually to meet the team, see how we operate, and get a feel for the culture.
Get Started
Once you're on board, we'll get you trained, set up, and working on real deals as quickly as possible.
Epic Wealth Summit
December 16, 2026 · Paramount Theater, Huntington NY
Join Vince Gebbia and the VTG team for a full-day event on building wealth through business ownership, real estate, and entrepreneurship. If you're serious about joining VTG, this is the place to start.
Join Our Mentorship Community
Get exclusive access to the HedgeStone business marketplace, training resources, deal flow, and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs — all in one place.
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