Meet The Transition Advisors
1st Med Transitions mission is to provide our clients with the ability to make an informed financial decision regarding the purchase of sale of their specialized practice. Our intricate knowledge of each professional vertical allows us to better understand and manage each transaction to a successful outcome.
Founder of 1st Med Transitions, Mike has 15 years of professional experience in Dental Practice Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions. He has personally managed over $532 Million in successful Practice Transactions.
Before founding 1st Med Transitions, Mike honed his Industry & Transition Knowledge as the Director Of Practice Lending at 1st Med Financial, a boutique medical practice finance company that quickly became an industry leader in originating and closing Dental and Medical transactions.
It was at 1st Med Financial, working with industry brokers, he realized there was a "Smarter Way To Sell Your Practice". He developed our digital marketing system and streamlined transition process that utilizes modern technology to speed up the communications and transaction process.
This new approach to practice sales allows 1st Med Transitions to substantially reduce costs and transfer the savings to our clients. Our sellers typically save 40% to 60% in commissions over traditional dental brokers.
Mike hold a B. S. Degrees from the University of Central Florida in Finance and Management Information Systems.
David is a Dental & Veterinary Practice Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions specialist. He is passionate about helping sellers reach their professional and retirement goals. With 1st Med Transitions, David performs practice valuations, financial modeling and transition planning. He works diligently to assist clients in the successful marketing and sale of their practices and consistently garners rave reviews from his clients.
Prior to joining the 1st Med Team, David worked as a Financial Advisor for Wells Fargo assisting clients with their personal and business investment goals.
David has over 10 years experience in Dental Practice Mergers and Acquisitions. He holds a B.S degree from
Florida Atlantic University in Finance.
Alan has over 20 years' experience in the business lending and real estate industry, including a strong transactional background in mergers and acquisitions. Alan has consistently been recognized for his negotiating skills, relationship building and his problem-solving skills.
Alan is a licesned California Real Estate Broker and brings his vast knowledge to the team. He resided in sunny San Diego, but can assist buyers and sellers throughout the state of California.
Based in the heart of the Midwest, Pete Saladino has been instrumental in expanding 1st meds footprint into Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana, bringing with him over 20 years of experience as a trusted dental and medical equipment sales executive. His deep understanding of healthcare real estate, practice strategy, and clinical operations sets him apart in the dental transitions space.
Pete’s expertise comes from years of hands-on experience—whether assisting in surgeries, training staff, or guiding doctors through complex equipment and operational decisions. His ability to communicate clearly and effectively with doctors makes him a valuable resource for clients navigating practice transitions, expansions, or lease negotiations.