About Us
Candor Advisors provides transaction advisory services to successful founder-led businesses. Developed by Kirk Michie, with an industry leading track record of participating in 60+ M&A transactions totaling well over $1 Billion and separately raising capital of $1 Billion+ over his career, we guide founders to better outcomes.
Candor Advisors is a Registered Representative of BA Securities, LLC.
“Kirk Michie and Candor Advisors did an extraordinary job for me, my company, and all stakeholders. From the first phone call and through every challenging or celebratory milestone in our deal, Kirk’s steady guidance and practical insight allowed me to focus on what mattered most and keep our larger goals in focus. I can’t recommend Kirk and his team highly enough! Highest ROI on our deal team by far!!”
– Bill Gillies | Former Owner, Gillco Ingredients
The above testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other clients and should not be construed as a guarantee of future performance or success
What we Do
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Maybe you're ready to go to market, but aren't sure who to call first? Or next?
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You want to transition or sell your company within the next 2-3 years and would like to make sure that you reach the finish line with maximized sales price, deal terms, and legacy. Or more typically, a combination of those things. We're experts at working backward from that finish line to make the most of that eventual outcome.
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Need help sorting some things out? Suffering from misaligned shareholder interests or have the wrong financial partners? Or maybe you just need more or better capital sources?
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Want to maximize your proceeds from a sale in a few years? Maybe you have received an unsolicited offer to buy your business and you are not sure how to respond? Or are you curious about the valuation of your company?
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