DSMA ACCELERATES GLOBAL GROWTH STRATEGY WITH ACQUISITION OF APEX DEALER ADVISORY GROUP

Strategic acquisition brings established automotive retail relationships and specialized ownership advisory expertise to DSMA’s expanding M&A platform.

NAPLES, FL – November 2, 2026 – Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA), a leading global M&A advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of Apex Dealer Advisory Group (Apex), an established automotive retail advisory company recognized for its longstanding industry relationships and expertise in dealership partnerships, ownership transitions, and strategic advisory services.

The acquisition marks another milestone in DSMA’s corporate development strategy, bringing complementary expertise and an established network of automotive retail relationships into its North American operations. The transaction reflects DSMA’s continued investment in building a diversified advisory organization with the resources and industry knowledge to support increasingly complex ownership and transaction decisions.

Apex has built its reputation by advising dealership owners on critical business matters, including partnership arrangements, ownership transitions, and long-term strategic planning. Its specialized experience complements DSMA’s established capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, and succession planning, creating additional opportunities to serve automotive retailers throughout the business ownership lifecycle.

“DSMA is building an organization that combines significant transaction experience with specialized industry expertise and trusted client relationships,” said Farid Ahmad, Founder and CEO of DSMA. “Apex brings valuable capabilities and a well-established reputation in automotive retail advisory. We are pleased to welcome Elton and his team as we continue executing our long-term growth strategy.”

“For years, Apex has been built on one simple principle: putting our clients and relationships first,” said Elton Wetteland, Founder of Apex Dealer Advisory Group. “As we considered the future of the business, finding a partner that shared those values was essential. DSMA’s scale, transaction experience, and extensive industry network provide a strong foundation for the next chapter of Apex. I am excited about the opportunities this creates for our clients and the ability to contribute to DSMA’s continued growth.”

The addition of Apex reflects DSMA’s approach to corporate growth through targeted acquisitions and complementary advisory capabilities. As the organization develops its international presence and specialized industry divisions, its established automotive M&A business remains central to its long-term strategy.

Apex clients will gain access to DSMA’s broader transaction capabilities, market intelligence, and professional network while maintaining the personalized service and trusted relationships that have defined Apex’s business. Existing client engagements will continue without interruption.

ABOUT DSMA

Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA) is a leading global M&A advisory firm specializing in business transactions, valuations, succession planning, and strategic advisory services. With more than 575 completed transactions, over 2,500 business valuations, and $7 billion in transaction value, DSMA has established a strong foundation in automotive dealership M&A. Building on its North American roots, DSMA continues to expand its global presence and specialized advisory capabilities across complementary industries, supporting business owners, buyers, and investors through complex transactions and strategic ownership decisions.

For more information, visit www.DSMA.com.

 

DSMA COMPANY CONTACTS

Farid Ahmad
Founder & CEO, DSMA
Email: farid@dsma.com
Phone: 416.844.5581

Sandra Liem
Vice President of Marketing, DSMA
Email: sandra.liem@dsma.com
Phone: 647.284.9165