Our mission is to give clients everything they need to make a fully informed decision about the sale of their practice. Direct industry knowledge and focus let us understand and manage each transition to a successful outcome.
Our Transition Advisors
Michael S. Furlong
CEO & Founder · Territory: Southeast (FL, GA)Mike founded 1st Med Transitions after honing his M&A and transition expertise as Director of Practice Lending at 1st Med Financial, a boutique medical practice finance firm. There, working alongside industry brokers, he saw a smarter way to sell a practice — and built the digital marketing system and streamlined, technology-driven process that defines the firm today. That approach lets 1st Med substantially cut costs and pass the savings on, with sellers typically saving 40–60% in commissions versus traditional dental brokers. Mike holds B.S. degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida.
David Goldstein
Senior Transition AdvisorA Practice Sales and M&A specialist passionate about helping sellers reach their professional and retirement goals, David handles valuations, financial modeling, and transition planning — consistently earning rave reviews from clients. Previously a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo, he brings 10+ years in dental practice M&A and a B.S. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University.
Alan Cox
Transition AdvisorWith 20+ years in business lending and real estate and a strong M&A transactional background, Alan is consistently recognized for his negotiating, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. A licensed California Real Estate Broker based in San Diego, he assists buyers and sellers throughout California.
Pete Saladino
Midwest Transition AdvisorBased in the heart of the Midwest, Pete has been instrumental in expanding 1st Med's footprint into Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, drawing on 20+ years as a trusted dental and medical equipment sales executive. His hands-on background — from assisting in practice build-outs to guiding doctors through complex operational decisions — gives him a deep understanding of healthcare real estate, practice strategy, and clinical operations.
Ray Jaber, MBA
S. Atlantic Transition AdvisorA dental transition specialist with 10+ years of leadership in multi-site dental operations, Ray helps dentists buy, sell, and scale with confidence. Having operated at a high level within a leading DSO, he understands both sides of the deal — what drives value for sellers and what buyers look for — and has worked to improve EBITDA, patient flow, and team performance to position offices for successful affiliation or sale.
