Meet the team

Principal Broker / Co-Founder

Dominic Serra

Email: [email protected]
Office: 248-453-3883
Cell: 586-855-4040

Co-founder of Aria. Dominic is an accomplished M&A specialist with experience in a wide range of business sectors and a deep knowledge of the telecommunications industry. Dominic leads the charge for client interactions and back office support systems.

Sr. Business Broker

Carol Shin

Email: [email protected]
Office: 248-453-3886
Cell: 917-892-8475

Carol Shin is a seasoned business broker with 10+ years experience and has closed over 100 million dollars in business transactions.  She studied Finance and Fine Art which gives her a unique perspective as an advisor. With her extensive knowledge of business operations, financials, and valuations in various market sectors, she is able to help her clients to successfully navigate business transactions. She has a vast platform of potential buyers and is highly regarded in her field, receiving praise from clients and industry professionals.

Business Broker

Stephen Shoemaker

Email: [email protected]
Office: 248-453-3885
Cell: 586-243-3658

Stephen Shoemaker is a seasoned professional with years of experience in managing corporate partnerships, business valuation, business strategy, financial technology, and real estate. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional sales leadership and product management skills, overseeing over $3.5 billion in closed business transactions. Stephen’s academic background in finance, clinical medicine, and entrepreneurship adds a unique perspective to his work, enabling him to establish enduring business partnerships from main street to Fortune 500 companies. His talent lies in effectively aligning stakeholders and facilitating successful business transactions, resulting in a vast network of potential buyers and a stellar reputation within his industry. Stephen consistently earns praise from both clients and fellow professionals for his outstanding performance.

Attorney and Counselor / Co-Founder

Reese Serra

Co-founder of Aria. Reese brings over a decade of experience as an M&A Advisor, counseling businesses in a wide variety of industries, from startups to large publicly traded companies.

Co-Founder

Patrick Strausbaugh

Co-founder of Aria and Seasoned Certified Public Accountant with a proven acumen in deadline pressure-laden business environments. Experienced in compilation, review and audit engagements of private companies, governmental entities and not-for profit organizations. Strong knowledge in the preparation of tax returns, related tax compliance work and tax research for high net worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. Superb team player exhibiting excellent computer skills while possessing a talent for inventive problem solving.

Specialties: Compilation and Attest Services, Financial Reporting, Income Tax Preparation, Tax planning, Strategic planning, General Ledger Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Budget Preparation

M&A Broker

Michael Mazur

Mike is a Managing Director with Mazur-Melin & Associates LLC. He has over 20 years of advisory and corporate experience in finance, mergers and acquisitions and business development. Included in his experience is buy- and sell-side work for closely held and public middlemarket companies. He previously has owned and operated both manufacturing and service companies.

M&A Real Estate Specialist

Roman Serra

Roman brings his expertise and long history of working in the real estate industry. Skilled in negotiation, sales, communication, multi-unit sales, and real estate economics.

Senior Associate Broker

Tyler Hoffman

Tyler brings deep leadership experience in M&A, management consulting, business management, technology systems management, as well as having a wide experience in IT, ERP implementations, and business intelligence. Tyler’s experience also extends to many industries including Banking, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Industrial Products, Life Sciences and Retail.