Accredited Business Intermediary
Meet Thomas Arndt
Tom Arndt brings decades of C-level executive experience to every transaction. As founder of Oak Capital Advisors and an Accredited Business Intermediary, he has guided North Carolina business owners through the complex process of valuing and selling their businesses, with the integrity and confidentiality the process demands.
20+ Years
Years in Business & M&A
$300K-$3.8M
Completed Sale Transactions
A Career Built on Real Business Outcomes
Tom’s background isn’t just in brokerage, it’s in business itself. He earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and an MBA from the University of Michigan, then spent decades as a CEO, COO and CFO of companies with sales ranging from $20 million to $550 million, with both domestic and international operations. His mergers and acquisitions experience includes personally leading acquisitions ranging from $10 million to $160 million in purchase price across a variety of industries and in several countries.
He has served on multiple corporate Boards of Directors, including Toyota Georgetown’s supplier development group, and has led joint ventures with Japanese manufacturing firms. One of his more notable consulting engagements was serving as COO of Southern Grind, Zac Brown’s custom knife company, while helping implement effective management systems across Southern Ground’s operating companies.
Tom and his family have called Raleigh home for over 20 years. When he’s not working with clients, you’ll find him on the golf course, traveling or cheering on his grandchildren.
Member: American Business Brokers Association | Michigan Alumni Association | Tau Beta Pi Honor Society
Credentialed. Experienced. Trusted.
ABI, CRE, BME, MBA
Tom Arndt holds professional designations and academic credentials earned over decades of real-world business leadership.
Experience You Can Trust
what people are saying:
Tom did an excellent job of marketing my business and negotiating the transaction, and coordinating the transition with the buyer. He updated me regularly, keeping me well-informed regarding the status of the sale.
– Anonymous Seller
Tom was very helpful and hands on with the seller. He was able to associate with people that were experts in the industry, to find the right buyer for the business.
– Anonymous Seller’s Agent
