Steve Merritt
Business Broker at Transworld Business Advisors of Southandwesttexas
Updated August 2026
About
Steve Merritt serves as President at Transworld Business Advisors of Southandwesttexas. He advises owners on acquisitions and sales in transportation, oilfield services, and fast food. Steve previously served as Director of Finance at a publicly traded company. He managed an investment portfolio in excess of $200M. He advised many portfolio companies as a board member. He owned and operated a multi-unit fast-food franchise. He earned a BBA from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. He is a CPA, Certified M&A Professional, Certified Business Intermediary, and licensed Texas real estate professional.
Who is a good fit for Steve Merritt
- Owners of transportation, oilfield services, or fast food businesses seeking a sale advisor.
- Buyers pursuing acquisitions who want a CPA and Certified M&A Professional on the deal.
- Founders in South and West Texas, New Mexico, or Wyoming who plan to sell.
- Franchise operators who want an advisor who has owned a multi-unit fast-food franchise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Steve Merritt advises on acquisitions and sales in transportation, oilfield services, and fast food. He owned and operated a multi-unit fast-food franchise himself. Steve Merritt currently lists a Texas manufacturer, a Houston wellness spa, and a Mississippi dessert franchise. He brings over 30 years of finance and business development experience to those deals.
Steve Merritt advises clients on both acquisitions and sales. He draws on CPA training and Director of Finance experience. He also applies years as an owner-operator of a multi-unit fast-food franchise. Steve Merritt holds a Certified M&A Professional designation for that work.
Steve Merritt is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds Certified M&A Professional and Certified Business Intermediary designations. He earned a BBA from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. Steve Merritt is also a licensed real estate professional in Texas.
Steve Merritt is President at Transworld Business Advisors of Southandwesttexas. He works with clients in South and West Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Steve Merritt is a native Texan who lives in Houston. He is a licensed real estate professional in Texas.
Steve Merritt previously served as Director of Finance at a publicly traded company. He managed an investment portfolio in excess of $200M. He served as a board member and advisor to many portfolio companies. Steve Merritt also owned and operated a multi-unit fast-food franchise.