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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The Management Team at Founders Advisors is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and overall operations of the firm. This team, composed of experienced leaders including the Founder and CEO, Managing Directors, and Vice Presidents, oversees client engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality merger, acquisition, and strategic advisory services. They drive business development across various industry sectors, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and uphold the company's founding principle of the Golden Rule Plus, fostering a culture of excellence and ethical conduct.

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