Careers

Who We Are

Strategic Exit Advisors is an investment bank specializing in lower middle market M&A, partnering with entrepreneurs through major ownership transitions. For us, a deal isn’t just a transaction—it’s the culmination of years of work and responsibility.

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Our Core Values

  • Communicate

    We believe great outcomes start with great communication—internally and with every client and partner we serve.


    • Be intentional about response time
    • Align goals and clarify expectations
    • Listen to fully understand
    • Communicate bad news directly
    • Speak with candor
    • Use the appropriate level of detail
    • Educate our clients and partners

  • Own It

    We take full ownership of our work, our outcomes, and our commitments—especially when things get hard.


    • Say no if it’s not a fit
    • Follow up on everything
    • Own your mistakes
    • Be present

  • Prepare

    Preparation is how we respect time, build trust, and deliver consistent excellence.


    • Respect people’s time
    • Know/read your audience
    • Have an agenda and an objective
    • Plan tomorrow today
    • Anticipate next steps
    • Be prepared for every meeting

  • Work Together

    We grow faster and deliver better outcomes when we operate as a unified team.


    • Ask for help
    • Seek feedback
    • Focus on and prioritize what is important
    • Empower others by sharing responsibility
    • Act and communicate to welcome and grow diversity

  • Stay Positive

    We bring the right energy—steady, solutions-focused, and grounded in perspective.


    • Assume positive intent, but set boundaries
    • Learn from failures but don’t dwell on them
    • Celebrate successes
    • Keep things fun
    • When things go sideways, lean into your values and stay positive

  • Finish Strong

    We care about the details, the follow-through, and the continuous improvement that separates good from great.


    • Continuously improve
    • Trust the process

We’re Not Hiring Right Now-But We’re Always Building Our Bench

SEA is growing, and we're looking for M&A professionals who are passionate about helping lower middle market entrepreneurs achieve life-changing exits. If you have Director or Managing Director-level experience and want to be part of a team that puts entrepreneurs first, we'd love to to connect.


If you're interested:


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