McLean, VA, September, 2007 – The McLean Group, LLC, a national independent investment bank, providing merger and acquisition, business valuation, capital formation, strategic advisory and litigation support services, is further expanding its reach in the Midwest with the opening of a new office located at 101 West Grand Avenue, Chicago IL. The McLean Group currently has 22 offices nationwide, including three in the Midwest.

The McLean Groups’ new Chicago office, managed by Charles Andrews, will focus on providing business owners and stakeholders with merger and acquisition, and executive advisory services. Andrews, who has more than 35 years of experience in the technology arena, is joining the firm as a Managing Director. Andrews will operate all business transactions and manage client relationships in the Chicago area.

"The new Chicago office is one of the many steps that The McLean Group has taken over the few years to expand its reach over the merger and acquisition market" said Dennis Roberts, Chairman and Founder of the firm. "Andrews’ analytical expertise and industry knowledge are significant assets for the firm to capture middle-market M&A opportunities in this region."

For the past five years, Andrews’ transaction expertise has been on mergers and acquisitions for privately held companies with a focus on distribution, manufacturing and service businesses. Chuck holds the CBI designation from the International Business Brokers Association and is on the board of directors of Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries. As a certified Toastmaster, he is a frequent speaker at business clubs and professional organizations on the topic of privately held business ownership transfers. His charitable activities include board memberships with The Chicago Aid Society and International Childcare, and a children’s healthcare NGO with facilities in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. He is also a member of the Union League Club of Chicago.

The new office may be reached by phone at (312) 994-2550 or at www.mcleanllc.com.

About The McLean Group The McLean Group, LLC, is a middle-market investment bank headquartered in McLean, Virginia, that provides merger and acquisition, business valuation, capital formation, strategic advisory, and litigation support services. Its focus is on serving middle-market businesses generating between $10 million and $300 million in revenues. The firm has a widespread practice with particular expertise in the IT services, technology, telecommunications, government contracting, staffing, and travel and hospitality sectors. The McLean Group's affiliate, McLean Securities, is a registered broker dealer with the FINRA and member SIPC.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Charles Andrews, please contact Melia Dayeh at 703/827-0200 ext. 124 or email Melia at mdayeh@mcleanllc.com.