Advanced Business Brokerage, LLC
Murphy Business Sales - Hampton Roads
Independently Owned and Operated Franchise
Office Telephone: 757-524-6032
Meet Our Team
Each member of our team provides service based on a vast amount of corporate experience, business and management experience, and experience in business day to day operations.
Frank Chebalo
Managing Member
Frank Chebalo is a resident of Virginia Beach and has worked in television broadcasting for 30 years with experience in Broadcast Engineering, Facility Design and budgeting, capital planning, and project implementation. He held executive positions with The New York Times Broadcast Media Group including Senior VP Operations & Engineering, and President & General Manager. Throughout his tenure with the New York Times Broadcast Media Group, Mr. Chebalo served as chief consult on all major technical initiatives.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from King’s College in 1977, with a minor in English. He completed a leadership course at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and attended an executive education series through Columbia University Graduate School of Business and Duke University.
Mr. Chebalo has owned several businesses throughout his career and has firsthand experience in ownership and selling challenges. And since engaging in the Business Brokers profession has been personally involved in over a hundred successful transactions. He has focused on continuing education and along the way earned the distinction of Certified Main Street Business Broker (CMSBB), the prestigious International Business Broker Association’s “Certified Business Intermediary” (CBI) designation, in addition to earning the Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional credential. Frank has served as treasurer of the Carolinas-Virginia Business Brokers Association for over ten years and has participated on the Board and acting President in 2016. Frank is also a member of the International Business Brokers Association. Mr. Chebalo is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Virginia specializing in commercial properties.
Anita Chebalo
Office Manager
Anita is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She completed post-graduate credits from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania and in addition, earned her master’s degree in nursing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Her professional clinical experience ranges from Staff Nursing at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, working as an instructor in teaching Nursing Staff, Supervisory and Nursing Department Administration, and as Director of Nursing at a Hospital in Pennsylvania. She was employed in the Virginia Beach City Schools.
In 2016, Anita completed training in Murphy Business Financial Services, Corporate, and has joined her husband, Frank, as a partner in the Hampton Roads, Franchise.
David Chebalo
Business Intermediary
An experienced Business Professional with a keen focus on customer service and satisfaction. David Chebalo owned and operated businesses and was intimately involved in their transaction process. He is an experienced owner-operator with outstanding awards in stellar customer service, overachieving financial goals, and bottom-line performance. David has a strong background in the automotive category, as well as in restaurants and retail. His unique background and skills bring an exceptional dimension to the team, and he aims to work closely with Main Street Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, assisting them in selling and acquiring opportunities. David is equipped to help Business Owners Value, develop an Exit Plan, and successfully market their Business for sale. As a team member at Murphy Business Sales – Hampton Roads, he joins one of the nation's most prominent business brokerage firms specializing in Business Sales, Acquisition, Business Valuation, Franchise Sales, and M&A advisory. Our team of intermediaries and brokers offers expert market knowledge, access to a network of qualified buyers, and handles the complexities of negotiations and due diligence. This means you can focus on running your business while we work to maximize your value. Don’t navigate this journey alone; allow our Deal Team’s experience to help you achieve the best outcome!