Founders Advisors (Founders) is a merger, acquisition & strategic advisory firm serving middle-market companies. Founders’ focus is on oil and gas, industrials, software, industrial technology, internet, digital media and healthcare companies located nationwide, as well as companies based in the Southeast across a variety of industries. Founders’ skilled professionals, proven expertise and process-based solutions help companies access growth capital, make acquisitions, and/or prepare for and execute liquidity events to achieve specific financial goals.

Founders was established in 2003 by Managing Partner Duane Donner. Duane started the firm with vision, values and a couple of dedicated employees. Zane Tarence served on the Founders Advisory Board for two years and then joined Duane and the team in 2007. Founders professionals now serve clients all over the country and across a broad range of industries. Yet, all of Founders’ growth and achievements are a product of its founding principle, the Golden Rule Plus: treat people as you’d want to be treated and beyond.

In order to provide securities-related services discussed herein, certain principals of Founders are licensed with M&A Securities Group, Inc. or Founders M&A Advisory, LLC, both members FINRA & SiPC. M&A Securities Group and Founders are unaffiliated entities. Founders M&A Advisory is a wholly owned subsidiary of Founders. Neither Founders M&A Advisory nor Founders Advisors provide investment advice.  For more information, visit: www.foundersib.com.

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Blake Bahos

J. Wesley Legg

Rachael Jenkins

Kasey Trout

The Leadership Team at Founders Advisors is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the firm, managing high-level client relationships, and overseeing the execution of M&A and advisory services. This team ensures the company adheres to its core values and principles, drives business growth, and maintains the high standards of excellence in delivering financial advisory solutions to middle-market companies across various industries.

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