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Lower Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory

Lower Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) AdvisoryLower Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) AdvisoryLower Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory

What We Do

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory (M&A)

We specialize in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) advisory for founder-led and privately held businesses across a diverse range of industries. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional outcomes through strategic positioning, rigorous execution, and deep sector expertise.

Industries We Serve

We partner with businesses in high-growth and resilient sectors, including:

  • Consumer Services & Business Services      
  • Industrial & Construction
  • Technology & E-commerce
  • Consumer Goods

Your Dedicated Deal Team

Our team is composed of seasoned investment bankers, strategic consultants, and academic experts with over 100 years of combined experience. When you engage with us, you gain:

  • A dedicated deal team committed to your transaction from start to close
  • Deep expertise in valuation, positioning, buyer outreach, complex transaction structures and negotiation
  • Access to a robust network of strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and family offices

Deal Size

We specialize in advising privately held and founder-led businesses on sell-side transactions (platform, carve-outs, equity recapitalization or add-on), with a focus on companies generating $5 million to $100 million in annual revenue or $1 million to $25 million in EBITDA. Our minimum valuation threshold for strategic sale, private equity recapitalization, or portfolio add-on acquisition is $5 million. Each engagement is led by a dedicated deal team with a proven track record of managing complex transactions with high-impact advisory services designed to maximize value, ensure confidentiality, and drive successful outcomes.

Team

Aamir Khan, Ph.D. finance

Aamir Khan, Ph.D., Managing Director

Aamir Khan, Ph.D., Managing Director

Aamir Khan, Ph.D., Managing Director

Dr. Aamir Khan brings over 20 years of experience across academia, consulting and finance, serving as a professor, executive consultant/trainer, and M&A banker. At Growth Advisors, Dr. Khan plays an active role in deal sourcing, pipeline management, deal negotiation, transaction structuring, and deal execution. He guides business owners t

Dr. Aamir Khan brings over 20 years of experience across academia, consulting and finance, serving as a professor, executive consultant/trainer, and M&A banker. At Growth Advisors, Dr. Khan plays an active role in deal sourcing, pipeline management, deal negotiation, transaction structuring, and deal execution. He guides business owners through complex business sales processes, matching them with the right strategic and private equity buyers, and delivering tailored M&A and valuation advice to maximize client outcomes. Dr. Khan holds a Ph.D. in Finance, with expertise in business valuation and mergers & acquisitions. His executive training and consulting work has included engagements with government entities in Oman and the U.A.E., as well as multinational private and public sector organizations such as Caterpillar, Dignity Health GE, Dubai Ports/DP World, and many others. 

Licenses: Series 79: Investment Banking Representative; Series 82: Private Securities Offerings Representative; Series 63: Uniform Securities Agent

Aamir Khan is a Registered Representative of Finalis Securities LLC Member FINRA / SIPC. 

Thomas Sawyer, MD

Thomas Sawyer, MD, Director

Aamir Khan, Ph.D., Managing Director

Aamir Khan, Ph.D., Managing Director

Dr. Thomas Sawyer brings over 15 years of experience across healthcare, real estate, and wellness industries. 

With training in both Medicine and Business, Dr. Sawyer offers practical advice on M&A advisory, business sales, and valuations—helping founders, doctors, and investors make confident decisions.

Dr. Sawyer holds a Doctor of Medicin

Dr. Thomas Sawyer brings over 15 years of experience across healthcare, real estate, and wellness industries. 

With training in both Medicine and Business, Dr. Sawyer offers practical advice on M&A advisory, business sales, and valuations—helping founders, doctors, and investors make confident decisions.

Dr. Sawyer holds a Doctor of Medicine and an MBA from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, combining medical knowledge with strong financial skills to support complex deals and growth strategies.

George Odden, Sr. Advisor

Aamir Khan, Ph.D., Managing Director

Jordan Geotas, Sr. Advisor

As an investment banker of over 25 years, George Odden has worked for multinational banks conducting transactions valued in the billions of dollars, as well as having worked in the middle market helping small companies find the right partners to reach business owners’ goals.  He started his career as an officer in the United States Navy, 

As an investment banker of over 25 years, George Odden has worked for multinational banks conducting transactions valued in the billions of dollars, as well as having worked in the middle market helping small companies find the right partners to reach business owners’ goals.  He started his career as an officer in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Tripoli in support of Operation Desert Storm.  Having worked on Wall Street at Dillon Read and UBS, with transactions including mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity financing, Mr. Odden also led the M&A efforts of two Fortune 500 companies, Rockwell International and Honeywell Aerospace, working to grow these businesses through acquisition and joint venture.  Mr. Odden left corporate America to return to investment banking, where he now serves small and middle market clients, primarily helping private owners sell their businesses.  Mr. Odden earned a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. 

Jordan Geotas, Sr. Advisor

M. Khan, Sr. Associate Business Development

Jordan Geotas, Sr. Advisor

Jordan Geotas practiced law for the first 15 years of his 30-year career with his practice covering mergers and acquisitions, business sale, corporate, tax, and commercial real estate matters.  Since that time, he has served as an investment banker for the lower middle market.  Mr. Geotas earned a BA in Political Science and Philosophy fr

Jordan Geotas practiced law for the first 15 years of his 30-year career with his practice covering mergers and acquisitions, business sale, corporate, tax, and commercial real estate matters.  Since that time, he has served as an investment banker for the lower middle market.  Mr. Geotas earned a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from Rutgers College and a Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University.  

M. Khan, Sr. Associate Business Development

M. Khan, Sr. Associate Business Development

M. Khan, Sr. Associate Business Development

With over 8 years of experience across sales, management, and business development, Ms. Khan drives business sales origination at Growth Advisors. She leads outreach and relationship development with business owners and investor groups. In addition, Ms. Khan oversees CRM-driven M&A advisory outreach, and the day-to-day logistics of deal f

With over 8 years of experience across sales, management, and business development, Ms. Khan drives business sales origination at Growth Advisors. She leads outreach and relationship development with business owners and investor groups. In addition, Ms. Khan oversees CRM-driven M&A advisory outreach, and the day-to-day logistics of deal flow—ensuring every transaction reaches the finish line. 

Education: Bachelors in Political Science & Business; Masters in Management

Contact Us

Contact Us

Send us a message, and tell us more about your needs related to M&A advisory services and we will get back to you soon to schedule a consultation.

Growth Advisors, LLC

Tucson, Arizona, United States

ak@growthadv.com 651-410-4305

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday: By appointment

Sunday: Closed

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