Mike Friar

Mike Friar is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment banking, business brokerage, and accounting. As Managing Member at Ascend Strategic Partners since April 2006, Mike has contributed to a boutique firm specializing in business sales and advisory for privately held companies. Additionally, Mike serves as Principal at Eaton Square, an international investment banking firm, where significant expertise in M&A and debt procurement is applied. Previously, Mike held the position of Managing Partner at Friar, Harper & Arendt, CPA's, where Mike led a regional CPA firm focused on privately owned businesses. Mike's career also includes roles at KPMG and HL&W as Manager and Partner. Mike earned a BS in Accounting and Finance from California State University-East Bay in 1979.