Benton Sturt
Group Co-Lead: Consumer
Professional Experience
Benton is a Director and Co-Lead within Meridian’s consumer practice, advising business owners on strategic corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising efforts. He also oversees Meridian’s presence in the Intermountain region, based in the Salt Lake City office. Prior to joining Meridian, Benton worked in the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs. At Goldman, he was a part of the alternative investments (AIMS) group, which provides private equity investment solutions to large corporate, public, and private clients. In 2025, Benton was announced as one of the recipients of the 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards by The M&A Advisor.
Education & Certification
Benton graduated cum laude from the University of Utah, where he earned a degree in finance. He holds Series 7, Series 63, and Series 79 licenses with FINRA.
Community Service and Involvement
Benton currently serves on the board of Joete’s Playground, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building playgrounds in underdeveloped countries around the world. Benton was raised in the Mountain West, which instilled in him a love for outdoor recreation. He is an avid golfer and enjoys cycling, mountain biking, skiing, tennis, and pizza making.
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Benton and the rest of the Meridian team on a recent sale transaction. Simply put, Benton was outstanding. I’ve worked with teams of strategic advisors from the largest, most prestigious investment banks in the world, and I can easily say that Benton’s level of service and attention to detail are second to none. At each step, he demonstrated a mastery of the nuances of the transaction and a deep knowledge of the client and its operations
Paul Cartee, Attorney
