Aldrin Raphael Fernandes is the Founder of A R Business Brokers & M&A Advisory. With a robust background in advertising and marketing businesses across India, the Middle East, and Africa, Aldrin relocated to Canada in 2009. In Canada, after acquiring, growing, and selling several businesses, he established A R Business Brokers to help clients navigate the complexities of buying and selling businesses.
Under Aldrin’s leadership, A R Business Brokers has built a team of fully licensed and certified M&A advisors, holding designations such as Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP), Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI), and Real Estate Broker licensed by RECO and TREB. The firm has successfully assisted hundreds of business owners, investors, family investment offices, and private equity groups across diverse sectors, from small coffee shops to large manufacturing, distribution, and transportation companies, including established franchises and professional service firms.
The seasoned 18-member team at A R Business Brokers leverages its cumulative expertise in Main Street and Low Mid-Market Businesses to deliver unparalleled results and dedication to their clients. Their success is evidenced by the prestigious Chairman’s Circle Award & Deal Maker Award from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), received annually since 2016.
In addition to his role at A R Business Brokers, Aldrin serves as a Board Member and Director of Marketing for IBBA Canada. He is also a member of IBBA, M&A Source, AM&AA, and IMAA. An avid sports fan, Aldrin enjoys cheering for the Toronto Raptors and the Argentina Soccer Team.
