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title: Trout Capital Advisors Named Top 10 M&A Specialist
description: Trout Capital Advisors ranks number eight on CPBJ's 2025 M&A Firm list. Learn what's expected in deal and exit activity by reading the profiles.
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# [Trout Capital Advisors Named Top 10 M&A Specialist](https://www.troutcapital.com/news-and-insights/trout-capital-advisors-named-top-10-ma-specialist)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.troutcapital.com/news-and-insights/author/admin) | Mar 25, 2026 1:49:02 PM

Trout Capital Advisors has been ranked #8 on the [*Central Penn Business Journal’s* 2025 list of Mergers & Acquisitions Specialists](https://www.cpbj.com/cpbj-presents-the-2025-mergers-acquisitions-profiles/), earning a spot among the top firms in the Central Pennsylvania region. 

This annual ranking highlights leading M&A advisory firms across an eight-county footprint, recognizing organizations based on the strength of their deal experience, professional expertise, and commitment to client success.

Being named to this list reflects Trout Capital Advisors’ continued focus on delivering strategic guidance and investment banking services to middle-market companies, both within Central Pennsylvania and beyond.

We’re honored to be included among this respected group of advisors and remain committed to helping clients navigate complex transactions with confidence. The full list is available in the 2025 Book of Lists. Additionally, [Andrew Rice, CPA, CVA](https://www.troutcapital.com/our-firm/andrew-rice), shared his perspective in the Mid-Year Review on the [2025 M&A Outlook](https://www.cpbj.com/andrew-rice-cpa-cva-2/).

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