Merritt joined Craig-Hallum in 2023 and brings over 14 years of investment banking experience spanning M&A, divestitures, financings, and other strategic advisory services. He has advised clients across a broad range of industries, including business services, consumer, hospitality services, industrial, and education. In addition to large corporations, he has extensive experience working with founder- and family-owned businesses, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, Prior to joining Craig-Hallum, Merritt was an investment banker at both Cherry Tree & Associates and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (a Stifel company). He holds a BA from Colgate University.