Sperry, Mitchell & Company was founded in 1986 to provide private companies with a level of merger and acquisition expertise generally available only to larger, public companies. Since our founding, we have built our business on a foundation of experience, commitment, integrity and results. Our only business is representing owners of private companies seeking a sale or merger. We have purposely chosen to represent sellers exclusively to avoid conflicts of interest and to allow complete independence in representing our clients. We never represent or advise buyers. Sperry Mitchell & Company (SMC) is one of the most active and successful independent merger advisors in the country. Since our founding, we have arranged almost 200 transactions across a wide spectrum of industries, including: