Gary SchineMerfeld & Schine, Inc. was established in 1992 as a local Boston business brokering firm. It grew into a national mergers & acquisitions company.

Today, the company is led by one of its founders, Gary Schine. Gary’s focus is strategic acquisition for private equity groups and other strategic buyers.

Gary has worked in mergers and acquisitions for over 25 years as a broker, consultant, and business valuation expert. He has initiated over 100 win-win strategic buyout deals for companies ranging in size from $1MM to $12MM.

Strategic Acquisition: A Smarter Way to Grow a Company, by David Annis and Gary SchineIn addition to his work running Merfeld & Schine, Gary has authored several books on buying and selling businesses and on other small business topics. His most recent book (written in conjunction with David Annis) is titled Strategic Acquisition: A Smarter Way to Grow a Company.

His other titles include:

  • How You Can Buy a Business Without Overpaying
  • How to Sell Your Business for More Money
  • How to Succeed as a Lifestyle Entrepreneur
  • 101 Small Business Mistakes, Myths, and Misconceptions

Gary holds an MBA degree from the University of Connecticut.