Chapman Associates
Financial ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Chapman Associates is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving privately held businesses in the lower and middle market. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, the firm traces its founding to 1954 and has guided clients through over 2,400 transactions across a diverse range of industries in the United States. It supports clients through the full lifecycle of a deal—whether evaluating a potential sale, planning for future transitions, or pursuing growth through acquisitions—through a structured process intended to yield competitive outcomes while preserving confidentiality. The firm emphasizes active market engagement, introducing opportunities to a broad set of relevant buyers via a controlled process rather than relying on passive listings. Engagements are led by experienced advisors who manage the transaction from initial discussions through closing. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, Chapman Associates operates as a mid-sized advisory practice focused on discreet, process-driven engagements for privately held businesses in the lower and middle market.