Leading Middle Market M&A Advisor & Strategic Consultant
Meridian Capital
Providing industry expertise and global access to leading businesses across the U.S.
300+
Transactions
$15B+
Total Transaction Value
INDUSTRY EXPERTS • CLIENT DRIVEN • EXECUTION FOCUSED
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
CLIENT DRIVEN
EXECUTION FOCUSED
Meridian Capital has served as a trusted advisor to business owners on complex merger and acquisition (M&A), corporate finance, and strategic challenges for over 25 years.
The firm differentiates itself through its deep industry insights, highly customized transaction approach, and end-to-end commitment to execution.
With a unique combination of financial, transactional, and operational expertise, Meridian has the breadth of experience required to serve leading middle market companies.
With deep industry knowledge across nine sectors within the consumer, industrials and technology verticals, Meridian’s bankers provide business owners with discerning insights into value drivers and transaction trends for their specific industry niche.
Focused on serving privately and closely held businesses including family, founder, and entrepreneur-owned businesses, Meridian takes a consultative approach to help prepare and build value in advance of a transaction to achieve the long-term goals of our clients.
Meridian also offers clients unparalleled cross-border capabilities through its Global M&A Partners network.
Experienced Investment Bankers
![Aaron Franzheim Aaron Franzheim Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Aaron_Franzheim.png)
Aaron Franzheim
Director![Geoff Haydon Geoff Haydon Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Geoff_Haydon.png)
Geoff Haydon
Industry Advisor![Brandon Leyert Brandon Leyert Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Brandon_Leyert.png)
Brandon Leyert
Director![Randy Moe Randy Moe Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Randy_Moe.png)
Randy Moe
Managing Director![Brian Murphy Brian Murphy Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Brian_Murphy_Headshot.png)
Brian Murphy
Managing Director, President![Clare Nordquist Clare Nordquist Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Meridian-2299-1-1.jpg)
Clare Nordquist
Industry Advisor![Matt Rechtin Matt Rechtin Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Matt_Rechtin.png)
Matt Rechtin
Managing Director![Patrick Ringland Patrick Ringland Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Patrick_Ringland.png)
Patrick Ringland
Managing Director, Principal![Pete Sokoloff Pete Sokoloff Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Pete_Sokoloff-removebg-preview.png)
Pete Sokoloff
Industry Advisor![Benton Sturt Benton Sturt Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/benton-sturt.jpg)
Benton Sturt
Director![Chuck Wilke Chuck Wilke Photo](https://meridianib.com/wp-content/uploads/Chuck_Wilke.png)