The Charter Group
Andrew Williams
99 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 269.519.8852
Company Overview
The Charter Group is recognized as one of Michigan’s premier Merger and Acquisition advisory firms. Since 1989, our firm has expertly managed more than 400 transactions to successful completion for businesses from under $1 million to over $100 million in revenue.
Our team of seasoned professionals brings a diverse background of experience and talent to the negotiating table for our clients. Regardless of the size of the transaction, we apply the full breadth of our capabilities to every deal. Because of our size and tenure, we have built strong and valuable relationships within the legal, banking and investor communities that enhance our ability to get deals done.
We are specialists at understanding both the emotional and financial complexities encountered in change-of-ownership transactions. Whether we represent the sale of a family business or the acquisition interests of an individual investor, our goal remains the same: to deliver the very best outcome for our client.
Services Offered
The Charter Group can provide a broad array of advisory services related to the selling and buying of businesses. From the initial planning stages of a transaction to the successful closing, Charter is there with competent and strategic advice for our clients. All of our engagements receive close, day-to-day involvement by our senior principals and are executed with integrity and confidentiality.
While the majority of our practice centers on representing business owners in the sale of their company, we also offer complimentary advisory services to the selling process including Business Valuations and Exit Strategy Planning. For clients who seek acquisitions, we help qualified individual buyers find their next opportunity and can undertake targeted searches and transaction management for strategic buyers.
Broker Profile
Andrew Williams brings a broad level of business experience to Charter. After beginning his career with a major West Michigan automotive supplier, he then spent a decade as COO and co-owner of a family owned home furnishings manufacturer. Upon leaving the manufacturing sector, he launched a Sales & Global Sourcing group which served the Home Furnishings, Office Furniture and Recreational Vehicle industries. Andrew is past CEO and current board member of Vision Outreach International, an eye surgery Mission organization. He is a graduate of Michigan State University’s Engineering School and resides in St. Joseph, Michigan with his wife and three children.