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Touchstone is pleased to announce the addition of Rishy Mehrotra as a new M&A Advisor serving business owners in the Greater Philadelphia area. With two decades of experience in finance and investments, Rishy brings a strong foundation in the industry and a client-first approach to support successful business transitions.
Throughout his career, Rishy has been a key contributor to high-performing teams at leading investment banks and private equity firms. His track record of excellence and strategic insight equips him to guide clients through the complexities of the sale process.
In addition to his corporate experience, Rishy is a seasoned entrepreneur. He co-founded Ellingstone Advisors, a firm focused on investment, development, and advisory services in the commercial real estate space. This dual perspective—as both advisor and business owner—gives Rishy a unique ability to relate to clients and their goals on a personal level.
“Rishy’s background and philosophy align with Touchstone’s mission of maximizing the value of our clients’ life’s work,” said Steven Pappas, Partner at Touchstone. “His expertise, combined with a genuine focus on family and legacy, makes him an excellent resource for business owners in the Philadelphia region.”
Outside of his professional work, Rishy enjoys sharing time with his children, nieces, and nephews. He believes strongly in aligning business decisions with broader family values, an approach he brings to every client relationship. In his personal time, Rishy enjoys traveling, reading, spiritual exploration, and both experiencing and performing live music.
Rishy is now actively working with business owners in the region to plan and execute value-driven exits.
About Touchstone Advisors
Touchstone Advisors is a boutique merger and acquisition advisory firm serving the lower middle market (who offers securities through Ceiba Financial, LLC, a member of FINRA/SiPC). We bring decades of experience and our proven four-step process to every transaction. For over 20 years, Touchstone Advisors has provided a combination of hands-on leadership, experienced advisor attention and smooth transactional execution. Our goal is to maximize the value of our client’s life’s work. For more information, visit https://touchstoneadvisors.com/
