Bruckner Steps Up as Managing Partner at McFarland Group

McFarland Group Names M&A Advisory Veteran John Bruckner as Managing Partner

Omaha, United States - September 13, 2026 /The McFarland Group/

The McFarland Group has appointed John Bruckner as managing partner, formalizing a role he has held in practice for years. Bruckner has led the firm's M&A advisory work for the past four years and has worked alongside founder Byron McFarland for more than a decade. In his expanded capacity, he will carry responsibility for both the firm's operations and its client-facing direction.

Bruckner's work centers on advising owners of closely held businesses through the sale process, with particular attention to readiness and positioning before a transaction is underway. His background includes legal training and transactional experience, which he applies to the structural decisions that determine what a seller ultimately keeps - valuation, deal terms, and the architecture of the agreement itself. His practice operates in the lower middle market, where many owners are navigating the sale of a business for the first and only time.

Byron McFarland, who founded the firm, said the appointment reflects how the group has already been functioning.

"John has been carrying this weight for some time, and the title reflects the work rather than announces a change in it," said Byron McFarland, Founder of The McFarland Group. "My job has always been to help owners slow the moment down and think clearly. That continues, with a partner steering the firm who holds the same standard."

Bruckner described his priority as maintaining the firm's approach as it continues to grow.

"Most owners sell a business once. The decisions they make in that window shape everything that follows, and they deserve advisors who are not in a hurry," said John Bruckner, Managing Partner of The McFarland Group. "The work that matters happens long before a closing. That is what this firm was built to do, and it is what I intend to protect. I'm honored and excited for the opportunity to build on the foundation Byron created and help guide the firm into its next chapter. I have great respect for what he built and am committed to carrying that legacy forward together."

The McFarland Group serves owners of closely held businesses through three areas of work: M&A advisory for sales to outside buyers, management buyouts for owners transferring the company to an internal team, and performance equity plans designed to build value ahead of a transaction. Engagements remain senior-led, and the appointment does not alter who owners work with on a day-to-day basis.

About The McFarland Group

The McFarland Group is an Omaha M&A advisor and advisory firm founded by Byron McFarland. Over two decades, the firm has guided more than $3 billion in business value through over 200 ownership transitions. It works with owners of closely held businesses on M&A advisory, management buyouts, and performance equity compensation for key leaders. The firm's guiding idea is simple: Go Boldly. Learn more at themcfarlandgroup.com.

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