Strategic M&A Advisor for the Modern Business Owner

Professional, End-to-End Exits. We Manage the Process So You Can Lead Your Company.

What We Do

We help small business owners exit smoothly, profitably, and with confidence. We intentionally limit the number of businesses we represent, hand-selecting only those that align with our expertise so we can dedicate full attention to each sale.

Whether you’re ready to sell today or just exploring your options, our team provides expert guidance, high-touch service, and real-world valuations rooted in market data — not guesswork.

Our Vision

We envision a market where small business founders exit with clarity, confidence, and premium outcomes. By pairing a curated buyer network with disciplined, transparent process, we set the boutique standard for location-independent sales. Our white-glove approach with a single point of contact, weekly updates, and rapid responses keeps sellers focused on running the business while we run the deal.

Our Mission

We represent small businesses end to end, from valuation and marketing to buyer outreach, negotiation, and closing. Leveraging a clean, curated buyer list, we drive qualified conversations fast and target closings in under 120 days without compromising price or integrity. The result is a calm, confidential, on-schedule process.

Our Network

Targeted buyers. Wider reach. Better outcomes.

Curated Buyer Network

Pre-qualified operators and investors from our buyer list segmented by niche, size, and funding. New listings go to the right inboxes first for fast, qualified conversations.

Strategic Acquirers & Search Funds

Targeted outreach to PE-backed platforms and independent searchers active in your category. We build a shortlist, run direct introductions, and negotiate from real strategic interest.

Major Marketplaces

Anonymous, NDA-gated listings on major marketplaces to capture broad, high-intent demand. We manage inquiries, screening, and buyer communications end-to-end.

Paxton Smith | President & M&A Advisor

Paxton Smith serves as President of Anchorpoint Associates, where he works directly with owners of home services companies, eCommerce brands, business services agencies, and other non-retail businesses preparing for a sale. Since joining the firm in June 2025, Paxton has focused on helping founders understand what their business is truly worth, how buyers think, and how to position their company to maximize exit value. He is particularly drawn to businesses with strong operating models, recurring or repeatable revenue, and clear paths to scale.

Before joining Anchorpoint, Paxton worked at a Fortune 500 financial institution in roles focused on expense management and regulatory reporting, where he developed a disciplined approach to financial analysis and performance measurement. He earned his Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics from University of Alabama. Paxton brings that financial rigor into every engagement, combining detailed valuation work with practical, founder-focused advice to guide owners through one of the most important transactions of their lives.