Helping You Sell Your Business for Maximum Value

Elaine Foppiano is a Business Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, serving the North Bay Area with a specialized focus on wineries, breweries, distilleries, and related businesses. With over 30 years of experience spanning finance, real estate, agriculture, and entrepreneurship, Elaine brings an insider's perspective to the industry.

As a hands-on business owner in the wine industry, Elaine has successfully owned and operated agricultural and wine-related enterprises, including a profitable winegrape growing business she continues to run today. This real-world experience gives her an intimate understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing wineries and beverage producers—from vineyard management and production to distribution and seasonal cash flow.  Elaine's background includes years as a Financial Advisor with a Fortune 100 company in San Francisco, where she honed the strategic and analytical skills that now benefit her clients in complex transactions.

Whether you're selling a legacy business,  expanding, or acquiring a new venture, Elaine understands both the business and personal dimensions of the decision. Her financial expertise helps position businesses for optimal outcomes, while her entrepreneurial experience provides genuine empathy for what owners face. Clients appreciate her creative problem-solving approach and the care she brings to each engagement.

Elaine holds an MBA with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Berkeley. She maintains Series 7 and 66 licenses through FINRA MQP.

A Northern California native, Elaine remains captivated by the region's natural beauty. She stays active through hiking, working out, and playing pétanque, and treasures time spent with the diverse and interesting people in her professional and personal circles. 

  Elaine is deeply committed to her community, currently serving as Co-President of the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley Board and on the American Ag Credit Board Nominating Committee.Retry