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Commercial Finance Partners Promotes Buanno to President
October 30, 2023
By Commercial Finance Partners
Commercial Finance Partners, a Boca Raton-based direct lender and debt advisory firm, has promoted John Buanno to President. John Buanno has been with Commercial Finance Partners since 2019, leading the growth of the company’s direct lending platform; tripling the client volume since his arrival. Primarily focused on small to middle market transactions, Commercial Finance Partners has also expanded the sales team by adding Luke Ferraro and Steven Glicker this month to bolster growth efforts for 2024.
“John has been an integral part of our growth strategy” commented Darren Palestine, Managing Partner. “Our ability to offer balance sheet lending products along with our advisory work truly provides a one stop shop for our referral sources and lending partners. Marcus Ferrari, CEO of Commercial Finance Partners also added “we are thrilled for John to continue to grow the team and lead the efforts into 2024 and beyond.”
Commercial Finance Partners provides funding solutions for small to middle market companies seeking non-traditional sources of capital and working capital. Through direct lending and partner programs, Commercial Finance Partners is the one-stop shop for any non-bank financing need. Our product offering includes accounts receivable financing, SBA 7a and 504, asset based loans, equipment financing, real estate loans, and other non-traditional loan products to fit almost any small to medium size business financing request.
“John has been an integral part of our growth strategy” commented Darren Palestine, Managing Partner. “Our ability to offer balance sheet lending products along with our advisory work truly provides a one stop shop for our referral sources and lending partners. Marcus Ferrari, CEO of Commercial Finance Partners also added “we are thrilled for John to continue to grow the team and lead the efforts into 2024 and beyond.”
Commercial Finance Partners provides funding solutions for small to middle market companies seeking non-traditional sources of capital and working capital. Through direct lending and partner programs, Commercial Finance Partners is the one-stop shop for any non-bank financing need. Our product offering includes accounts receivable financing, SBA 7a and 504, asset based loans, equipment financing, real estate loans, and other non-traditional loan products to fit almost any small to medium size business financing request.
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