Ryan ELKINS
Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
Ryan is a distinguished M&A and strategy leader with extensive experience advising middle-market businesses through complex transactions and transformational growth. With a background spanning investment consulting, financial strategy, and corporate operations, he has successfully led buy-side and sell-side engagements, optimizing deal structures and unlocking long-term value.
Before joining Seaside, Ryan co-founded Fortitude Advisory LLC, where he played a pivotal role in structuring transactions and advising business owners on strategic financial decisions. His leadership experience extends to director roles in strategy and operations, corporate finance, and government advisory, including positions at Sunpro, the City of Houston, and PwC. With a foundation in M&A finance from Deloitte and extensive experience in project management and business transformation, he brings a comprehensive approach to guiding companies through mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
At Seaside Business Advisors, Ryan focuses on delivering actionable insights, risk mitigation strategies, and tailored transaction solutions for business owners and investors in the lower middle market. His expertise in financial analysis, business valuation, and operational efficiency ensures clients achieve strategic growth while maximizing deal outcomes.