Sell Side M&A Advisory
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About
At Merlau Group Advisors, we specialize in sell-side M&A advisory services for lower and lower-middle market businesses across North Florida and South Georgia. Based in Tallahassee, we partner closely with privately held companies to guide owners through one of the most important transactions of their lives — the successful sale of their business.
We know that every business has a story — one of growth, grit, and countless decisions made along the way. Our role is to help you tell that story with clarity and purpose, positioning your company to resonate with the right buyers. Whether you're planning for retirement, a strategic exit, or simply exploring your options, we act as your trusted partner from the first conversation to final closing.
We focus on driving real enterprise value by highlighting what makes your business unique — whether it's a loyal customer base, niche market position, growth momentum, or operational excellence. Our experience across industries and deep understanding of regional market dynamics enable us to maximize your company’s value while preserving your legacy.
Services
Process Management From Initial Prep to Closing
- Pre-Sale Preparation and Strategy Mapping
- Market-Driven Valuation Guidance
- Marketing the Business & Buyer outreach
- Managing the Sale Process
- Negotiations and Deal Structuring
- Due Diligence Support
- Deal Execution and Closing
We Help You Tell Your Story — and Capture Its Full Value
Every business has a journey. From startup struggles to growth milestones, your company is more than a balance sheet — it's a story of people, process, and perseverance. We specialize in helping you articulate that story to the right buyers in the right way.
Our proven approach identifies and highlights the unique attributes that drive valuation — loyal customer relationships, recurring revenue, defensible market position, or scalable systems — and packages them in a compelling, buyer-ready format.
Meet Our Founder: Eric Merlau
Eric Merlau, founder and managing principal of Merlau Group Advisors, brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in business development, operations, and growth strategy across multiple industries. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, alongside his wife Meredith, Eric’s understanding of the Panhandle’s culture, people, and business landscape runs deep — and it shows in the way he supports fellow entrepreneurs.
Eric holds an MBA with a specialization in Mergers & Acquisitions and Finance from the University of Tampa, where he refined his strategic acumen in deal structuring, valuation, and exit planning. Before launching Merlau Group Advisors, he played an instrumental role in the expansion of multiple small businesses, giving him a firsthand appreciation for the challenges and opportunities owner-operators face.
As a business owner himself, Eric’s approach is not transactional — it’s relational. He treats every engagement as a partnership, respecting the legacy, values, and hard work that go into building a business. His mission is to help founders tell their growth story, unlock their company’s value, and transition to their next chapter with confidence and clarity.
Deep Roots. Sharp Insight. Trusted Guidance
“I started Merlau Group Advisors to serve owners like the ones I grew up around — smart, resilient, community-minded people who built real businesses through hard work and heart. I want to help them exit on their own terms, with the respect and value they deserve.”
— Eric Merlau