New York, NY - June 23, 2026 - CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Aaron Kolko, a leader in the Transaction Advisory Practice within CohnReznick Advisory LLC, is a recipient of The M&A Advisor’s 2026 Emerging Leaders Awards.

The Emerging Leaders Awards program honors professionals under the age of 40 who are shaping the future of dealmaking through innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions to their industry and communities.

Per Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor, “The 2026 Emerging Leaders Award recipients demonstrate exceptional vision, resilience, and leadership. They are not only driving successful transactions — they are helping shape the future of our global business community.”

Kolko and fellow award winners will be formally recognized during the publication’s 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, September 14 -15, 2026, in New York City.

About Kolko

Aaron Kolko provides buy-side and sell-side due diligence to strategic and private equity clients within various industries including manufacturing and distribution, chemicals, retail and consumer,technology and media, financial services, healthcare, and construction. A Certified Public Accountant, Kolko has more than a decade of experience in audit and transaction advisory and has advised on more than 200 transactions with enterprise values ranging from $1 million to $2 billion.

About The M&A Advisor

Founded in 1998, The M&A Advisor serves the world’s premier organization of M&A, Turnaround, and Finance professionals. Today, The M&A Advisor serves as the preeminent organization recognizing excellence, honoring achievement, presenting thought leadership, and facilitating connections among the world’s leading dealmaking professionals. https://maadvisor.com/

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