Meet Our Team

Adrianna Smith is a Top Business Broker and M&A Advisor with First Choice Business Brokers, Los Angeles. Adrianna Smith specializes in small business transactions across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $25 million. Industries include but are not limited to: Auto, Distribution, Service, Retail, Construction, HVAC, Medical Billing, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Property Management, Practice Sales, B2B Services, Healthcare Services, Revenue Cycle Management, and more!

Awarded Top Sales Associate Nationwide, Adrianna has worked with over 250+ small businesses to date! As a 3^rd generation broker, Adrianna has a proven track record of success in maximizing business value while managing an efficient and smooth transaction process!

Adrianna graduated cum laude with a degree in Business Administration and Finance Concentration, from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Prior to launching First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Adrianna gained several years of experience in transaction advisory at a top global professional services firm Deloitte, with a focus in the media and entertainment industries. Her experience includes business valuation, financial analysis, client service, and project team management, giving her the necessary background and skills to execute business transactions. Adrianna is driven, smart, and results-oriented. Adrianna is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California (Lic#01957172). Adrianna is also licensed as a NV real estate salesperson (S67794) and a NV business broker (BUSB6700).

Lana Hout is a Top Business Broker and M&A Advisor with First Choice Business Brokers, Los Angeles. Lana Hout specializes in small business transactions across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $25 million. Industries include but are not limited to: Auto, Distribution, Service, Retail, Construction, HVAC, Medical Billing, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Property Management, Practice Sales, B2B Services, Healthcare Services, Revenue Cycle Management, and more!

Awarded Top Sales Associate Nationwide, Lana has worked with over 250+ small businesses to date! Lana has a proven track record of success helping her clients maximize the value of their businesses while managing an efficient and smooth transaction process! 

Lana graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business with a degree in Business Administration and concentrations in Finance and Marketing. Prior to launching the First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Lana gained experience in business valuation and business development at top global firms including Duff & Phelps, Deloitte and NBCUniversal, with an emphasis in the media and entertainment sector. Her experience, which includes transaction advisory, financial analysis, and corporate strategy, gives her the skills necessary to effectively sell your business. Lana is motivated, intelligent and committed to results. Lana is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California (Lic#01957174).

Chris Haberl is a business broker agent with First Choice Business Brokers, Los Angeles. Chris holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati, an MA in International Business Studies from the FH Kufstein and a Diploma in Diplomacy from the Diplomatic Academy Vienna, Austria. In parallel to joining the First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Chris is an entrepreneur and co-owns five companies in the US and Europe. Chris has contributed to the growth of companies internationally by raising non-dilutive funding. As a business owner, she understands how important it is to work with the right strategic partners to grow their business. Her goal is to make each dollar count. To her, success equals hard work plus trust in your vision.

Chris is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of California (Lic# 02062929).

Michael D. Preston is a Business Broker Agent with First Choice Business Brokers in Los Angeles. Michael graduated with a degree in International Business, from Widener University. Prior to joining First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Michael accumulated over 25 years of experience working with businesses to help increase their productivity and improve their profitability. As a 4^th generation entrepreneur he has started and run a number of his own businesses throughout his life. His rare combination of successes in executive coaching, strategic planning, B2B sales and business valuation provides him the hands-on experience and expertise desired to effectively package and execute the sale of your business as well as competently evaluate business opportunities for those looking to buy. Michael is a passionate, resourceful, and results-oriented person who always goes the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved. Michael is a licensed Business Broker and Real Estate Salesperson in the State of California (Lic#02075182). Michael has won numerous sales awards throughout his career for his commitment to his clients, his exceptional follow up and his ability to exceed his goals and objectives.