Sell-Side M&A Advisory for Midwest Business Owners

I'm Nic Ellis, the founder of Midwest Legacy Capital and an entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners achieve their goals and build lasting legacies. Currently pursuing my education at Saint Louis University, I am combining academic learning with real-world experience to build a career in mergers and acquisitions.

My entrepreneurial journey began with growing a business that achieved a 12x return in just two years, reinforcing my understanding of strategy, resilience, and the importance of creating real value. Early professional experience in the legal field allowed me to build meaningful relationships and gain firsthand insight into business operations. Through this, I connected with a mentor who introduced me to the complexities of M&A, strengthening my passion for helping business owners navigate transitions while preserving their vision.

I'm driven by the opportunity to support business owners in shaping their legacies. Outside of work, I enjoy sports, exploring new business opportunities, and being part of the entrepreneurial community.

I'm Rushit Patel, Managing Partner at Midwest Legacy Capital Group, where my goal is to help business owners navigate the sale of their companies with clarity and confidence. Currently studying Finance and Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University, I blend classroom knowledge with hands-on experience—whether building financial models, analyzing deals, or working directly with clients. My journey started with a passion for problem-solving: from managing rental properties to interning in equity research and real estate, I learned how businesses truly operate. Those experiences taught me the value of digging into the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind. Now, I focus on making M&A accessible for small business owners, ensuring their hard work pays off when it's time to transition.

I'm Nick Heinlein, a Managing Partner at Midwest Legacy Capital Group, and I am currently completing my finance degree at Saint Louis University. With a natural competitive drive and commitment to precision, I approach every professional challenge with careful attention to detail and a focus on delivering measurable results. What sets me apart is my ability to combine my knowledge from rigorous coursework with genuine relationship-building. I firmly believe sustainable success in finance requires both technical expertise and the ability to foster trust through clear communication. My competitive nature pushes me to continuously improve, but I never lose sight of the human element that makes business meaningful. I'm committed to making business transitions feel less like a transaction and more like the successful culmination of an entrepreneur's journey.

I'm Ethan Hamilton, a Managing Partner at Midwest Legacy Capital Group who attends Northwestern University studying Computer Science and Math. I'm interested in how technology can bring efficiency and clarity to the M&A process—whether that's through automation, better data tools, or just simplifying what's unnecessarily complex.

I've built tools from trading bots to AI agents, and I've always been drawn to finding practical ways tech can solve real-world problems. That mindset is what got me curious about M&A, especially in industries where outdated systems leave a lot of value on the table. I want to bring a technical perspective to the space and help businesses run smoother, grow smarter, and transition more cleanly.