M&A and Capital Advisory for Middle Market Companies

Strategic advice from senior partners with $40B in transaction experience

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Who We Are

M&A ◆ Capital Advisory ◆ Growth Planning ◆ Pre-Transaction Preparation

OUR GUIDING CONCEPT. Miles River Partners was founded with an old-fashioned idea: great advice comes from “hands-on” senior professionals willing to invest their time and not over-delegate. We focus all our time and attention advising only middle market companies where we create value through the quality of our advice.

THE PARTNERS. Each partner has spent over 30 years with top U.S. advisory firms. We deliver advice with wisdom and warmth. We genuinely care about achieving great outcomes for our clients. Together, our partners have successfully closed over 375 deals exceeding $40 billion in transaction value.

HOW WE HELP. We enable founders, entrepreneurs, and private equity owners to achieve key milestones along their business journey.

What Our Clients Say

“The professionals at MRP combine deep transactional experience, strategic creativity, and a dedication to success.

Their experience across multiple market cycles and diverse economic environments allows them to bring thoughtful, results-driven solutions to business owners and investors alike.

Their genuine commitment to the long-term goals of their clients set them apart. MRP professionals approach every engagement with integrity, sound judgment, and a unique level of personal investment. They are the right choice for the middle market.”

— Jim Murren, Chairman of Ritz Carlton Yachts, Co-Chairman of Cirque du Soleil and former Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts

Note From The Founder

David “Sol” Solomon
Founder

We deeply enjoy working with talented executives and exceptional businesses. Our enthusiasm, combined with experience & dedication, translate into great service.

We start by listening. Understanding your business and goals is essential to developing a plan that is tailored to your needs.

We provide upfront perspectives on realistic costs and outcomes. Nobody likes surprises.

When it’s time to execute a transaction, we combine decades of experience, creativity, and bring to bear our network of buyers and investors built over 30 years. Having successfully advised clients through a wide range of market conditions, we will adapt to your current situation to achieve a great outcome. We take the time to answer your questions and walk you through the options at every stage. We strive to be your trusted advisor.

We would welcome the opportunity to assist you.

— David (“Sol”) Solomon ‍ ‍

A Fresh Approach

High Touch, Honest Advice for Your Business Milestones

  • As financial advisors scale, too often they focus on high volume and an assembly line approach, and the senior team isn’t personally involved.  In today’s rapidly changing world, clients deserve a different approach: personal attention from senior professionals with a customized approach, who will spend the time to deliver sage advice and great service. 

  • We put in the effort to get to know the people behind our clients’ businesses. We study how each company was built, what makes them successful, and what matters most to the owners and leadership teams.

  • Good outcomes rarely happen overnight so we begin working together as early as possible. We plan several steps ahead, helping you position your business for long-term success well before any transaction is on the table.

  • When important strategic or financial decisions arise, we work with you to evaluate your options in the context of your business and personal goals. Sometimes the right answer is pursuing a transaction. Other times, it’s waiting or walking away entirely. Honest advice means putting our clients’ interests first.

  • Over the years, we’ve built strong relationships with accountants, attorneys, consultants, lenders, investors, and buyers, allowing us to bring together the right people and resources when clients need them.

  • We believe the human side of business decisions matter just as much as the financial side. These are not simply transactions on a spreadsheet.