Trusted M&A advisors.

MCG Capital Advisory was founded by highly experienced financial due diligence professionals in 2015, with the intention of senior-level professionals delivering high-quality, client-centric services.

  • Mark Gailys

    AUSTIN, TX

    Mark has 26 years of dedicated M&A advisory and investment experience. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, industrials, consumer products, supply chain, home services, wellness, fitness, and life sciences.

    Prior experience: PwC, EY, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BBA, University of Texas at Austin and MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Matt Johnson

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN

    Matt has 17 years of professional services experience including 14 years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, including software and technology, manufacturing, industrials, consumer products, supply chain, life sciences, a variety of business and consumer service models, franchise models, among others.

    Prior experience: PwC, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BSB, University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Chris Rizza

    BOSTON, MA

    Chris has 16 years of professional services experience including 14 years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, including residential services, business services, manufacturing and industrials, distribution, consumer products, and retail.

    Prior experience: Deloitte, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BBA and MSA, University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Tom Ferry

    SAN DIEGO, CA

    Tom has 17 years of professional services experience including 14 years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His experience includes the following industries: software, technology, business services, fitness and recreation and wellness.

    Prior Experience: PwC, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BA, University of Leeds, U.K.
    Certifications: Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)

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  • David Mikullitz

    BOSTON, MA

    Dave has over 22 years of professional services experience including 21 years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. He has participated in a multitude of transactions spanning a variety of industries including business services, manufacturing, distribution, life sciences, retail, and consumer goods and services, among others.

    Prior experience: PwC, Alvarez & Marsal, Berkeley Research Group
    Education: BS, Boston College, summa cum laude
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Thomas Sherbakoff

    CHATTANOOGA, TN

    Thomas has 14 years of professional services experience including 11 years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, business services, hospitality and leisure, and consumer products.

    Prior experience: PwC, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BS, Wake Forest University and MAcc, University of Tennessee
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Vincent Unklesbay

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN

    Vincent has 13 years of professional services experience including nine years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, home services, healthcare, and software.

    Prior experience: PwC, EY
    Education: BBA, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and MSA, University of St. Thomas
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Brit Lanier

    ATLANTA, GA

    Brit has 12 years of professional services experience including seven years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, including business services, manufacturing, distribution, renewable energy, and communications.

    Prior experience: EY, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BBA and MAcc, Georgia Southern University
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Catherine Biringer

    BOISE, ID

    Catherine has 12 years of professional services experience including seven years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. Her primary areas of concentration are in the consumer and industrial products sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, retail and business services.

    Prior experience: PwC, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BBA and MSA, University of Georgia
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Jeremy Brant

    CHICAGO, IL

    Jeremy has nine years of M&A data analytics experience. His experience span various industries such as residential and business services, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, and retail. He has also supported clients with operational strategy, post-close data strategy, data governance, and the development of KPI-driven operational reporting and dashboards.

    Prior experience: KPMG, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BS, University of Missouri
    Primary Tools Used: Alteryx, SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI

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  • Morgan Drazer

    CHICAGO, IL

    Morgan has ten years of accounting and transaction advisory experience. His experience includes the following industries: manufacturing, distribution, retail and consumer, healthcare, and technology.

    Prior experience: Crowe Horwath, PwC
    Education: BS, Purdue University
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Brendon Emery

    BOSTON, MA

    Brendon has 12 years of professional services experience including 6 years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His experience spans a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, manufacturing, software and technology, consumer products, and business services.

    Prior experience: Deloitte, Alvarez & Marsal
    Education: BS, Boston College
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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  • Zi Wang

    AUSTIN, TX

    Zi has 12 years of professional services experience, including six years of dedicated M&A advisory experience. His industry background includes technology, media & entertainment, consumer products and supply chain, with a primary focus on software-as-a-service (SaaS) and tech-enabled business service enterprises.

    Prior experience: Deloitte, KPMG
    Education: MSA, University of Texas
    Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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