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Centri CEO & Managing Partner Michael Aiello Named a 2026 Dealmaker of the Year By Smart Business Dealmakers

Philadelphia, PA – October 12, 2026 – Centri Business Consulting, one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most respected accounting and advisory firms, is proud to announce that CEO and Managing Partner Michael Aiello has been named a 2026 Dealmaker of the Year Honoree by Smart Business Dealmakers.

The Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmaker of the Year Awards honor professionals whose leadership and deal-making expertise stand out in their regional M&A community. Aiello and his fellow honorees were recognized at the Smart Business Dealmakers Philadelphia conference on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at The Union League of Philadelphia.

Aiello’s recognition comes during a year of significant growth for Centri. In June, the firm completed its first acquisition, adding Minneapolis-based Altair Associates and its team of experts in property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance underwriting and claims services, to Centri’s existing Insurance Practice. The firm also secured a $20 million credit facility from Citizens to support its broader expansion plans as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.

“This recognition reflects the tireless work our entire team has put into making Centri the firm we are today, not just me,” said Aiello. “This year alone, we’ve expanded into new and strategic markets, welcomed Altair’s team to our Centri family, and made meaningful steps toward our longer-term growth goals. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and excited to carry our momentum ahead to the future.”

Aiello, who was also named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-In-State CPAs list earlier this year, has served as CEO and Managing Partner of Centri since he founded the firm in 2011. Over the past 15 years, he has transformed his vision for a values-driven company built around unmatched client service into one of the industry’s fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms. Under Aiello’s leadership, Centri has continued to expand its capabilities, geographic reach and team while maintaining the client-first approach that has guided the firm since its inception.