Great American Holdings, LLC (GA Group)

Great American Holdings, LLC, operating as GA Group, is a privately held global financial services firm specializing in advisory, valuation, and asset monetization. Established in 1973, the company provides tailored solutions to both healthy and distressed companies, guiding them through various stages of their business lifecycle, including growth, mergers and acquisitions, disruption, or distress. Headquartered in Westlake Village, California, GA Group is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

GA Group offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Appraisal and Valuation Services (covering inventory, machinery, equipment, and intellectual property), Retail, Wholesale, and Industrial Liquidations, and Real Estate Solutions (including sales, lease restructuring, and capital solutions). The firm also provides Asset-Based Lending through Great American Capital Corporation, LLC (GACC), Investment Banking, and Restructuring Advisory services. Recent expansions include the launch of a Healthcare Valuation Practice in April 2026 and a dedicated Financial Due Diligence (Quality of Earnings) Practice in June 2026.

In November 2024, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. acquired a majority ownership stake in Great American Holdings, LLC from B. Riley Financial, establishing it as an independent entity. Dan Shribman was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Brent Maloney Chief Financial Officer, effective July 21, 2025, to lead the company's strategic consolidation and expansion, including the development of its asset-based lending platform. Further strategic moves in early 2026 included the acquisition of Risk Solutions International and Done Right Merchandising, enhancing GA Group's offerings in risk management and diversified retail services.