Local Presence. National Reach.

As part of MergersandAcquisitions.net’s nationwide advisory network, our Kansas City practice delivers expert M&A services to privately held and mid-market companies in and around the Kansas City metro. We provide comprehensive, tailored support—whether you aim to sell your business, acquire a company, raise capital, or strategically reposition.

With a commitment to discretion, integrity, and client focus, we guide business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors through every stage of a transaction. Our team combines deep deal-making expertise with an understanding of the local business environment to help clients achieve their strategic goals.

Our Core Services

Sell-Side M&A & Exit Advisory

Confidential business valuations and pre-sale readiness assessments

Identification of suitable strategic or financial buyers, confidential outreach, and positioning

Support for deal structuring, negotiations, and execution all the way through closing

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Acquisition Advisory

Target search and market research tailored to your acquisition strategy

Valuation analysis, due diligence, and synergy/risk assessment

Transaction structuring, negotiation support, and post-acquisition integration planning

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Capital Raising & Financing Support

Assistance sourcing debt, equity or hybrid financing to support growth, expansion, or recapitalization

Access to a network of capital providers, investors, and strategic acquirers

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Business Valuations & Strategic Assessment

Data-driven business valuations based on financial performance and market benchmarks

Strategic advisory to help you assess growth potential, exit timing, or restructuring needs

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Why Kansas City

Kansas City’s business environment offers significant opportunities for mergers, acquisitions, and growth — driven by a diverse economy and a healthy pipeline of privately-held and mid-market companies.

The region hosts many firms seeking growth, consolidation, or exit strategies, making it a fertile ground for both buyers and sellers.

For business owners, a sale or recapitalization can unlock value and provide liquidity; for investors and acquirers, Kansas City businesses often present undervalued or high-potential targets.

Our local expertise, combined with national reach and resources, enables us to match buyers, sellers, and capital effectively — maximizing transaction value while minimizing risk.

Location Details

Here When You Need Us

Advisors available in multiple regions to support your goals.

Headquarters —

7525 SE 24th Street, Suite 630 Mercer Island, WA 98040

Phone —

(479) 391 2529

Why Choose with Us

Proven middle-market M&A advisory expertise — we specialize in companies with enterprise values typical of lower-middle market and middle-market segments.

Comprehensive, integrated services under one roof — from valuations and capital raising to buy-side or sell-side deal support, financing, and post-deal guidance.

Access to a broad network of buyers, investors and strategic partners — leveraging our national platform and industry relationships to present the best opportunities for clients.

Strict confidentiality, integrity, and client-first focus — we handle sensitive deals discreetly, tailoring our approach to your unique business goals.

Local-market insight plus national deal-making strength — this hybrid approach ensures that you get both regional relevance and broad-market reach.

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We strive to help owners of middle-market companies realize their exit and growth strategies by providing value-added transaction advisory services.

Access to the Right Buyers, Investors, and Partners

We maintain strong relationships across strategic buyers, private equity groups, family offices, and international investors.

This network enables us to connect clients with the right counterparty — not just any counterparty — ensuring better fit, smoother negotiations, and stronger valuation outcomes.

Focused on Your Legacy and Long-Term Value

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We help protect what you’ve built, preserve your vision, and position your organization for continued growth under new ownership or direction.

The Result

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A clear, disciplined, strategic process — driven by a team that is fully invested in the outcome.

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Our Leadership

Robert Hild

Chairman & CEO

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Curtis Case

Co-founder & Managing Director

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Michael Vanderslice

Managing Director

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John Norton

Managing Director

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Matthew Latimer

Managing Director & General Counsel

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Trevor Hill

Managing Director

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Chris Sheppard

Managing Director

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Stephen Q. Spencer

Managing Director

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Jeff Jones

Managing Director

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Regan Sander

Managing Director

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Nick Gunn

Managing Director

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Katie Hecox

Director of Talent Acquisition

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Kevin Outcalt

Managing Director

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Jeff Zanardi

Managing Director

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Madison Brown

Managing Director

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Ivan Trindev

Vice President

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Blake Ponuick

Managing Director

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Victor Koosh

Managing Director

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Paul Humphreys

Managing Director

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Brad Bodenman

Managing Director

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Joe Smith

Managing Director

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Curt Jacey

Managing Director

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Kenneth H. Johnson

Managing Director

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Neil Paschall

Managing Director

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Tami Fratis

Managing Director

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Ron Huff

Managing Director

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Mary Kate Bierly

Marketing Director

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Devesh Sharma

Managing Director

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George E. Gifford

Senior Advisor

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Zack Hsieh

Associate

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Garrison Glisson

Associate

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Sara Morgan

Business Development Coordinator

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Daniel Nicklaus

Managing Director

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David Pickard

Managing Director

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We specialize in providing expert mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to businesses looking to scale, diversify, or realign their growth strategies. With a proven track record in guiding both acquiring and target companies through each stage of the M&A process, we understand the intricacies involved in structuring deals that maximize value and create sustainable growth.

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We manage each engagement with discretion and precision, minimizing disruption while maximizing buyer interest, competitive tension, and deal outcomes.
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With decades of deal-making experience across industries, we bring sharp market insight and rigorous analysis to every transaction, helping you make confident decisions.
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Our compensation structure ensures our goals are tied to your outcomes—when you succeed, we succeed—creating a partnership built on performance, accountability and trust.
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