Lance Meilech

M&A Advisor, Managing Director

Lance Meilech’s specialization is in the technology market, and he has many strong connections to Silicon Valley. He has been extremely successful in the Arizona market and 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 serves him well in leading clients through all aspects of the business transfer process.

Lance started his business career in sales, representing companies that sell office equipment 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 IBG/Fox & Fin, he started and built from the ground up one of Phoenix’s top tax firms.

Lance has a Masters Degree in Finance and a Masters in Taxation. He also holds an Arizona real estate license. 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.

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.

Professional Memberships

Arizona Technology Council

Arizona BioIndustry Association

Education

Master of Taxation, Arizona State University, 2001

Master of Finance, University of Cape Town, 1992

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Statistics, University of Cape Town, 1988

Language Fluency

Afrikaans

Spanish (limited working proficiency)

License

Arizona Department of Real Estate