Expert Guidance for Industry-Changing Companies
Our experienced team of financial professionals provides comprehensive investment banking , mergers and acquisitions, valuation advisory, financial consulting and exit planning services, ensuring your firm navigates critical financial decisions with confidence.
About Us
For over 30 years, The McLean Group has been providing investment banking and financial services offerings focused on the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, Maritime, Technology & Software, Facility Services, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety markets. Our 60+ professionals bring deep industry experience and relentless execution to every client engagement. We provide solutions that blend financial creativity with operational expertise. Whether we are providing transaction advisory, valuation opinions, or growth capital, our services are unmatched in these core markets.
Our clients are special and their missions often critical. They are required to be excellent at all times, and expect the same from their transaction advisor.
(US$) Transaction Value Since 2010
Closed M&A Engagements Since 2010
Dedicated Industry Groups
Years Supporting our Clients
Senior Team Firm Tenure
Annual Valuation Engagements
Dedicated Industry Focused Teams
Within each industry group, our senior team averages over twenty years of financial and operational experience in the markets they support. Additionally, each team member maintains highly-specialized skills and certifications to include security clearances and numerous financial designations. We maintain very close relationships with strategic and financial acquirers in our market segments as well as all sources of equity and debt capital. This assures we can provide our clients with thorough and informed advice and tailor capital solutions to meet their needs.
Our valuation advisory, transaction advisory, and asset valuation services provide financial reporting and guidance to companies at every stage of their lifecycle. With deep expertise and a tailored approach, we deliver precise, data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making across industries.
Defense & Government
- Intelligence Community
- Defense Services and Products
- Federal Civilian Services
- State and Local Government
Security
- Physical Security Services
- Integrators
- Cyber Security
- Access Control, Video & Security Technology
Critical Infrastructure
- Water & Wastewater
- Food Security and Supply
- Energy Infrastructure
- Critical Communications
- First Responders & Emergency Services
Maritime
- Vessels
- Tier Two & Three Services
- Ports & Facilities
Technology & Software
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- AI / Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Managed Services
- Information Technology
Facility Services
- Correctional Facilities
- Data Centers
- Military & Defense Facilities
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Rehab Centers
Unmanned Systems
- Military & Defense
- Commercial Delivery
- Agriculture
- Infrastructure Inspection
Public Safety
- Disaster Response
- Business Continuity
- Emergency Medical
- Search & Rescue
Capabilities
Representative Transactions
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Recent News
Q1 2025 Mergers & Acquisitions Market Update
A comprehensive review of the Q1 2025 middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market activity within the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI), Security, Critical Infrastructure, Maritime, Technology & Software, Facility Services, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety markets reveals […]
An Estate Planning Opportunity for Owners of Companies Impacted by Recent Events
The recent efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), new tariffs going into effect, and the looming March 14th deadline to avoid a U.S. government shutdown have significantly impacted companies operating in certain segments of the market. For the owners of those companies feeling the brunt of these recent developments, there’s an opportunity to take advantage of the historically high lifetime estate tax exemption amounts […]
McLean Advised Dignari on Sale to Ernst & Young (EY)
The McLean Group advises DIGNARI on its recent sale to Ernst & Young (EY). DIGNARI, which uses a data-driven strategy to advise U.S. government clients, boasts a 300+ strong workforce […]