Profile
First Name
Curt
Last Name
Cyliax
Professions
M&A Advisor/Broker
Industry
Finance
Chapter
B2B Annapolis, MD
Member Role
B2B Member
Member Bio
Curt has more than 40 years of hands-on experience working alongside entrepreneurial business owners — not just as an advisor, but as someone who has operated inside growth-driven companies and understands firsthand what it takes to build, scale, and ultimately transition a business.
He began his career in public accounting, earning his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Early in his professional journey, he recognized that his passion extended beyond compliance and reporting — he was drawn to the energy, risk-taking, and vision of founder-led companies. Before launching Strategic Exit Advisors, Curt spent nearly two decades in both publicly and privately held entrepreneurial enterprises, serving in leadership and financial roles that directly supported growth initiatives, operational improvement, joint ventures, and new product commercialization.
He is committed to community impact. He helped launch a horseback riding program for children with disabilities in Bucks County and helped in founding The Philadelphia Art Show, which raised funds for cancer patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. For decades, he has also coached youth and high school sports — reflecting his belief in mentorship, discipline, and long-term development.
His commitment to philanthropy inspired the creation of Strategic Exit Advisors’ “Pay It Forward” program, designed to help entrepreneurial business owners incorporate charitable impact into their business sale.
Curt is a graduate of Drexel University. He and his family reside with two Labrador Retrievers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
He began his career in public accounting, earning his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Early in his professional journey, he recognized that his passion extended beyond compliance and reporting — he was drawn to the energy, risk-taking, and vision of founder-led companies. Before launching Strategic Exit Advisors, Curt spent nearly two decades in both publicly and privately held entrepreneurial enterprises, serving in leadership and financial roles that directly supported growth initiatives, operational improvement, joint ventures, and new product commercialization.
He is committed to community impact. He helped launch a horseback riding program for children with disabilities in Bucks County and helped in founding The Philadelphia Art Show, which raised funds for cancer patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. For decades, he has also coached youth and high school sports — reflecting his belief in mentorship, discipline, and long-term development.
His commitment to philanthropy inspired the creation of Strategic Exit Advisors’ “Pay It Forward” program, designed to help entrepreneurial business owners incorporate charitable impact into their business sale.
Curt is a graduate of Drexel University. He and his family reside with two Labrador Retrievers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Contact Details
Website
https://www.se-adv.com/LinkedIn
https://www.se-adv.com/Company Details
Company Name
Strategic Exit Advisors
Job Title
Managing Director
Street:
124 S Maple Street, Suite 102
City:
Ambler
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip code:
19002
About Us
We Help Entrepreneurs Navigate The Most Important Business Decision Of Their Lives.
As an Entrepreneur's investment bank, owners personal and financial goals are our priority. We guide entrepreneurs you through every step of the process to honor their work, protect your people, and ensure the company’s culture endures. Selling a business is both complex and emotional—we understand what it takes to build something great, and our job is to make sure you are rewarded for it.
We listen to understand transition goals, and tailoring our process to execute a clearly defined outcome.
Our team is focused, attentive and prepared to drive value through our entrepreneur-centric processes so your goals are realized.
We understand the emotional aspects involved in selling a business and the importance of culture. Your priorities define our work together and our collaborative process is built on transparency and trust. We’ll reach milestones together, overcome obstacles and deliver exceptional results.
As an Entrepreneur's investment bank, owners personal and financial goals are our priority. We guide entrepreneurs you through every step of the process to honor their work, protect your people, and ensure the company’s culture endures. Selling a business is both complex and emotional—we understand what it takes to build something great, and our job is to make sure you are rewarded for it.
We listen to understand transition goals, and tailoring our process to execute a clearly defined outcome.
Our team is focused, attentive and prepared to drive value through our entrepreneur-centric processes so your goals are realized.
We understand the emotional aspects involved in selling a business and the importance of culture. Your priorities define our work together and our collaborative process is built on transparency and trust. We’ll reach milestones together, overcome obstacles and deliver exceptional results.
Services Provided
Sell Side M&A
Better Deal (for owners with offer(s) in hand)
Buy Side M&A
Better Deal (for owners with offer(s) in hand)
Buy Side M&A
Ideal Customers
Niche entrepreneurial companies with enterprise values up to $100M that are looking to protect their people, culture and legacy when transitioning out of the ownership role.
Employee Count of Clients
20-49
Revenue Size of Clients
$15-$50M