Meet Our Team — VTG Business Advisors
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Meet Our Team
Experienced advisors dedicated to helping you buy, sell, and grow — with integrity, expertise, and results.
Vincent T. Gebbia
President & 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.
(516) 695-4898
Dan Myers
Managing Director
HedgeStone Business Advisors & Commercial Real Estate
Dan Myers is a Managing Director 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.
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.
(954) 671-2774
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.
(516) 551-7463
Frank Carretta
Business Broker & M&A Advisor
VTG Business Advisors
Frank Carretta is a seasoned business broker specializing in the sale of privately held businesses and corporate acquisitions. He works closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors, guiding them through every stage of the buying and selling process with professionalism, discretion, and strategic insight. Before transitioning into business brokerage, Frank spent more than 20 years in the health and fitness industry as a health club operator, general manager, and franchise owner. His firsthand experience owning and managing businesses gives him a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face. Frank's background in operations, sales, and business development enables him to accurately position businesses for sale, maximize value for sellers, and connect qualified buyers with exceptional opportunities.
(516) 776-5722
Jamie Michaelis
Business Advisor
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.
(862) 579-8057
John Matsis
Business Broker & Team Lead
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.
(212) 678-0100
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.
(347) 869-5601
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.
(503) 924-9645
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.
(516) 419-2752
William Baris
Business Broker & M&A Advisor
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.
(646) 946-5006