M&A advisorBuy-side and sell-side
Cardiff Advisory
San Diego, CA
Profile last reviewed
October 2026
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Overview
Overview of Cardiff Advisory
Cardiff Advisory provides investment banking services to founder-led and lower-middle-market companies, primarily in healthcare and life sciences. Its sell-side and buy-side work includes M&A, licensing, divestitures, strategic partnerships and valuation, with process management from diligence through closing. Managing Partner David H. Crean has over 30 years of sell-side and buy-side corporate development experience and has completed more than 50 transactions.
Named principal
David H. Crean, Ph.D., MBA
Managing Partner
Profile details
Details for Cardiff Advisory
- Representation
- Buy-side and sell-side
- Firm type
- M&A advisor
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Engagement coverage
- San Diego, CA
- Industry focus
- Healthcare and medical practices
Office locations
Headquarters and public offices
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Profile sources
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Firm website
cardiffadvisory.com · checked October 2026