Lance Meilech
M&A Advisor, Managing Director
Lance Meilech is a Managing Director at IBG/Fox & Fin in the Phoenix Arizona office. His specialization is in the technology market and has many strong connections to Silicon Valley.
He has been extremely successful in the Arizona market and has earned the reputation of being one of the top deal makers in the State. His in-depth practical experience in multiple aspects of business operations, financial background and educational credentials enables Lance to understand the concerns of business owners and buyers. This unique combination of experience and skills enables him to help clients through all aspects of the business transfer process.
Experience
Lance started his business career in sales, representing companies that selling software and computers, and eventually became a securities representative. He has extensive experience in international markets and is fluent in multiple languages. As an entrepreneur, Lance has started, built and sold several companies, including a software development company and a multi-location education company. Immediately prior to his association with Fox & Fin, he started and built from the ground up one of Phoenix's top tax firms.
Lance has decades of experience in valuing businesses and advising clients on a wide range of strategic and management issues for companies small and large, and he has testified frequently in depositions and courts of law as an expert witness on business valuations.
Education and Professional Memberships
B.S., Accounting and Statistics – University of Cape Town
Master of Finance – Arizona State University
Master of Taxation – Arizona State University
- Accredited in Business Valuation from the AICPA
- Series 82, 79, and 63 Securities Licenses (Ceiba Financial, LLC)
- Arizona Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Arizona Technology Council
- Arizona BioIndustry Association
- French-American Chamber of Commerce
Honors and Awards
- Platinum Club, M&A Source, 2024
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Construction
Community and Personal
Lance is passionate about language, global business, and lifelong learning. A dedicated polyglot, he enjoys exploring international culture and communication. Outside of work, he is an avid sports fan and competitor, with particular interests in basketball, football, and tennis.