Our Team
Partner-led.
Every mandate.
At Dealer Direct Advisory, every client relationship is led personally by a senior partner. Our team combines former dealer operations, institutional M&A advisory, and internationally accredited valuation expertise — a combination that exists nowhere else in the Canadian market.
Leadership
Paul Stern
CEO and Partner
National
Founding President & CEO of Dealer Direct Advisory. Paul has personally led some of the most significant automotive dealership transactions in Canadian history, with a career spanning $6B+ in deal values across sell-side, buy-side, and valuation mandates.
Charles J. SalehCPA, ABV, ASA, CEIV
CFO and Partner
National
Chief Financial Officer at Dealer Direct Advisory specializing in financial analysis, deal structuring, and valuation. Charles brings institutional rigor to every mandate, ensuring clients are represented with the credibility and precision that sophisticated transactions demand.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Ross Fattori
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Eastern Ontario
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with a strong background in automotive industry relationships and transaction advisory across Canada.
Frank Guzzo
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Ontario
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with a background in automotive industry operations and client advisory. Frank brings practical expertise and strong industry relationships to the firm's advisory practice.
Todd Mechalchuk
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Western Canada
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with deep roots in the Canadian automotive industry and a strong track record in dealership transaction advisory.
Roy M. Meech
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Atlantic Canada
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with extensive experience in automotive retail and dealership transaction advisory across Canada.
Tony Pierri
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Ontario
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with deep expertise in transaction execution, OEM approval processes, and client relationship management. Tony is known for his professionalism, dedication, and ability to guide clients through complex transitions with precision and care.
Dimitri Pressman
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Ontario, Global
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory bringing expertise in automotive industry relationships and transaction support. Dimitri contributes to the firm's advisory practice with a focus on client service and deal execution.
Zohar Romm
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Ontario
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with extensive experience in automotive retail transactions and dealer principal relationships across Canada.
Crystal Saulnier
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Atlantic Canada
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory bringing analytical rigour and a commitment to excellence to every mandate. Crystal supports the firm's advisory practice with research, analysis, and transaction execution.
Chris Smith
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Western Canada
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with expertise in dealership transactions and automotive industry advisory across Canada.
Marcel Stirpe
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Ontario, GTA West
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory with extensive experience in automotive retail operations and dealership transactions. Marcel brings deep industry relationships and operational expertise to every mandate.
Cindy Trimper
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
Atlantic Canada
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory, bringing organizational excellence and operational precision to every mandate. Cindy is a trusted member of the advisory team with deep client relationships across Canada.
Steven Yao
Vice-President, Strategic Development
Asia-Pacific
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive at Dealer Direct Advisory, leading the firm's Asia-Pacific advisory practice. Steven brings deep cross-border expertise and international buyer relationships to Canadian automotive dealership transactions.
Bing Wong
Strategic Partner, Practicing in Association
International
Strategic Partner practicing in association with Dealer Direct Advisory, bringing expertise in financial analysis and cross-border transaction advisory. Bing contributes analytical depth and international market perspective to the firm's practice.
Absolute Discretion
Every team member operates under strict confidentiality protocols. Your transaction, your identity, and your intentions are protected at every stage.
Partner-Led, Team-Driven
A named partner leads every mandate — setting strategy, owning the relationship, and ensuring accountability. Our broader team supports execution at every stage, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Long-Term Relationships
We measure success not by the number of transactions we close, but by the depth of the relationships we build over decades.