Sam Merchant

Sam Merchant is the Chairman and CEO of The Merchants Financial Group, Ltd., based in Duluth, Georgia.12 He has held this position since January 1986, accumulating over 38 years of experience in the role.1

The Merchants Financial Group, Ltd. is an investment banking firm that provides debt and equity financing for various types of businesses, professions, and industries globally.1 Their services include commercial real estate, medical professions, and industries such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, IT, and pharmaceuticals.1

Merchant's expertise extends to:

1. Investment banking
2. Venture capital
3. Commercial real estate development
4. SBA underwriting
5. Debt and equity provision for construction, permanent financing, purchases, refinancing, and rehabilitation of commercial properties and franchises1

In addition to his primary role, Merchant has also served as:

• Managing Member at Capital and Venture Resources, LLC from 1996 to 20081
• Managing Director at Capital and Venture Resources, LLC since February 1996, focusing on international commercial real estate development, management, and venture capital fund management2

Regarding his educational background, Sam Merchant attended Georgia State University, where he studied Accounting, Economics, and Information Systems.2