"Founded in December 1973, CEA Group is celebrating its 51st year of doing business. We have produced a highlight video of our remarkable 50-year history and I invite you to view it by clicking on the button below. I also want to extend my gratitude and sincere thanks to our valuable clients, colleagues and staff who have helped make CEA Group successful over these past 51 years."
Founded by J. Patrick “Rick” Michaels, Jr. in 1973, CEA has advised on over 1,000 transactions in approximately 60+ countries.
Our vision, first-hand experience and relationships can be invaluable when navigating ever-changing market landscapes.
Put CEA’s first hand experience and relationships to work exploring, planning and executing for you.
Through specialized advisory and investment banking services, CEA continues to serve clients and partners as it has done for five decades. As well as a successful alternative asset management transaction history, guiding them through paradigm shifts in industries all over the world.
"Spotting Winning Opportunities" is the hallmark of CEA’s perspective and culture. No matter the business or economic climate, opportunity demands the right thing in the right place at the right time.
Plan for it…Capitalize on it.
Tampa, FL. - August 2024. CEA Group (“CEA”) is honored to announce Sam Tabuchi, Senior Advisor - Japan and a renowned global business expert and professor has published his first book.
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