Authentically Different™

At B. Riley Farber, we’re in the people business. Period.

Behind every decision and transaction there are human and emotional factors at play.

We know the success of your business is ultimately measured by its financial performance, however, it’s really the people who help fuel and manage your business.

From your executive team, board members, advisors, and employees to your customers, investors, suppliers, and other stakeholders—we solve complex business problems while striving to do what’s best for everyone involved.

Some might say we are obsessed with the human angle. And they’re right. It’s what makes us different and it’s something we are extremely proud of. In fact, all B. Riley Farber professionals are trained on emotional intelligence and human connection by our in-house clinical psychologist.

Stated simply, our goal is to improve and transform companies. We are determined to leave our clients, and their stakeholders, in a better position than how we found them.

Authentic relationships

We’ve been in the business of supporting clients, with our people-first approach, for over 40 years. If there’s one thing we’ve learned along the way, it’s that relationships matter. They matter more than anything.

 

We show up at critical moments—when your organization needs us most—and turn our first encounter into a long-term relationship built on partnership, trust, and shared values.

This philosophy also extends to our deep network of lenders, lawyers, accountants, private equity firms, executive candidates, and global partnerships. These relationships allow us to support your business with the right expertise and solutions.

As you can see, building strong relationships is in our DNA. So, let’s start building.

Authentic collaboration

Working with B. Riley Farber is a two-way street built on open communication, trust, and mutual respect. That’s what true collaboration looks like, and it’s something we foster in all our interactions.

We don’t believe in solving problems alone.

As a firm, we thrive on partnering with our clients and sharing the common goal of improving and empowering organizations—together.

We don’t believe in silos.

We’ve strategically expanded our range of solutions to support you at any stage of the business life cycle. Our specialists work hand in hand to ensure we provide the necessary expertise to deliver truly collaborative solutions.

Authentic solutions

There will be times when you think you have one problem, but it’s merely a symptom of the real issue. We dig deeper and fix the root cause. We aren’t in the business of band-aid solutions.

There will be times when we won’t have all the answers, but we will help you find someone who does. We aren’t in the business of guessing.

There will be times when we are wrong, but we won’t give up until we get it right. We aren’t in the business of making excuses.

And there will be times when we have some not-so-good news, but we will deliver it with empathy and respect. We aren’t in the business of indifference.

B. Riley Farber is in the people business—supporting and providing you with authentic solutions to the unexpected challenges and timely opportunities your business and people face. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Glenn Bowman

“There are nuances and subtleties to each engagement, so it comes down to simply understanding the people involved. That means that we roll up our sleeves, gather key information, gauge emotions, and relentlessly communicate.”

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Gary Lifman

“We have always been characterized by our humanity. As much as our people are motivated to succeed, there’s a collaborative element that is driven by more than financial success. Our bias is to help others, work as a team and look at situations selflessly rather than selfishly.”

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Glen Nortje

“It’s people before profit and relationships before return. If we get this right, the rest takes care of itself. We put the client first and get a true understanding of where the need is.”

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Allan Nackan

“We’ve built a culture that’s both entrepreneurial and people focused. No matter how big we get, we manage to maintain a culture that binds everyone together. It’s an organization where people want to work with, and support, each other for the betterment of our clients.”

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Ian Brenner

“Numbers count but it’s the personal relationships that matter. It always comes back to making the right connections with people, finding common interest, being transparent, and fostering mutual trust. If we don’t get the relationships right, we have nothing.”

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Hylton Levy

“From the onset, our goal is to connect with, and understand, every client on a personal level. We know each business situation is unique, but so are the people involved. If we can assess the personalities, emotions, and mindsets at play, it will help us determine the right approach.”

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Charlene Bergman

The work we do is purposeful, meaningful, and comes naturally to us. We have carefully built a team who values relationships, believes in our culture, and strives to deliver an amazing client experience. The human element always comes first.

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Our Culture

B. Riley Farber’s distinct culture is built on a unique type of synergy—one that evolved from the relationship of the Firm’s founding partners Alan Farber and Gary Lifman. On any given day, every member of our team is working towards one common goal—the success of our clients—and we’ll go to great lengths to help one another succeed in this endeavour.

This collaborative focus is so strong it’s almost tangible. Our clients frequently ask how such a large group of people—from different backgrounds, functions and geographic locations—can work so seamlessly together. Finding stellar people and business partners is undoubtedly part of the secret—but it stems deeper than that.

Above all, our vision is to create an enduring and successful practice with our unique human-centred approach and culture. Our efforts don’t stop at helping our clients, we also empower our employees to have enriching careers while giving back to our communities.

Meet the Faces of Farber

Meet the faces, and personalities, that make-up B. Riley Farber’s unique culture – watch the video and read our stories.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (“IDEA”)

At B. Riley Farber, we’re in the business of helping people—and this ethos extends not only to our clients, but to our employees, partners, and the communities in which we work. Behind IDEA is our commitment to take action and to deliver an inclusive, diverse, and equitable experience for everyone.
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Cross-functional expertise

We are an independent business advisory firm providing strategic, financial and operating solutions for businesses of all sizes. We work with an organization’s leadership in collaboration with their advisors, lenders and other professionals, to solve their people, business and financial challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

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Across Canada and beyond

Since 1979, B. Riley Farber has grown to more than 70 locations across Canada and over 250 employees. This diverse national footprint, combined with our membership in international alliances BTG Global Advisory and IIC Partners, allows us to provide the international reach, local expertise and personalized approach our clients need to succeed in today’s global economy.

Our Values

Each of our team members truly stands behind our core values. These values guide our interactions with our colleagues, business partners and clients—and ensure each of us conducts business ethically and with a keen focus on the success of our clients.

1Through the Power of the Peloton, we believe there is always a solution. Through our collaboration, creativity and tenacity we solve the toughest business challenges.
2Doing right is always right. With our clients, our community and each other, we operate with a deep sense of purpose.
3People matter to us. We are a family and treat each other with care and respect.
4Client success leads to our success. By delivering outstanding value to our clients, we will thrive.
5We have a deep entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit. We are constantly seeking and delivering innovative solutions, anticipating and capitalizing on change.

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