Melton Advisors is a senior-led consulting and advisory firm serving automotive dealer principals nationwide. Founded by a former dealership operator and COO, the firm consults and advises dealer principals on M&A transactions, enterprise value, capital structure, and real estate strategy — wher…
Melton Advisors is a senior-led consulting and advisory firm serving automotive dealer principals nationwide. Founded by a former dealership operator and COO, the firm consults and advises dealer principals on M&A transactions, enterprise value, capital structure, and real estate strategy — where 40+ years of firsthand operating experience and disciplined judgment directly influence ownership outcomes.
Our perspective is grounded in having lived the decisions dealers face every day. Capital commitments, facility investments, OEM relationships, buy-sell transactions, and ownership decisions all carry real operational consequences. That experience is what separates Melton Advisors from advisors who have only studied the automotive business — not run it.
"Having been in the dealer's seat, I understand that the most important decisions a dealer principal makes are rarely just financial — they shape control, flexibility, and the long-term value of the entire enterprise. Our role is to help dealers understand what they're actually worth and what their options are, long before pressure exists." — David Melton, Founder & President
Dealer principals engage us when they want clarity — around enterprise value, capital structure, real estate positioning, and long-term ownership options. Whether pursuing growth, evaluating an unsolicited offer, planning a succession, or simply wanting a frank outside perspective, our consulting and advisory work begins well before a transaction is ever on the table. We do not lead with deals. We lead with disciplined consulting that gives dealers the preparation and leverage to move on their own terms.
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Recent Transactions (4)
David Melton Advisors
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Advised
Beacon Collision Center
in their acquisition by
Cochran Collision Center
November 2025
David Melton Advisors
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
Advised
JLR Akron
in their acquisition by
Anonymous
June 2025
David Melton Advisors
Gasoline Stations and Truck Stops, Home and auto supply stores, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
Advised
Cactus Car Wash, Milton GA
in their acquisition by
Milton Refresh Carwash
May 2021
David Melton Advisors
Gasoline Stations and Truck Stops, Home and auto supply stores, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
Advised
Lafferty Chevrolet
in their acquisition by
Patriot Automotive Group
March 2021
Sectors David Melton Advisors serves:
Consumer Goods
Consumer Services
Real Estate
Retail
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