How much does an M&A advisor cost?

RightExit charges a flat success fee of 10% on deals under $3M (minimum $150,000). For deals of $3M or more, the fee is 5% on the first $10M and 3% on the amount above $10M (minimum $300,000). A one-time onboarding fee ($15,000 under $3M, $30,000 at $3M or more) is collected up front and fully credited toward the success fee at close.

When is the success fee paid?

The success fee is earned and paid at closing, based on the transaction value. The onboarding fee is collected at the start and credited back at close.

TRANSPARENT, SUCCESS-BASED FEES

Know exactly what a right exit costs.

No hidden retainers, no surprises. We're paid when you succeed — a flat 10% under $3M, or 5% on the first $10M and 3% above for deals of $3M or more — each with a clear minimum, and your onboarding fee credited back at close.

Expected sale price

$1M$10M$20M$30M

Under $3M10% · min $150,000$15,000 onboarding

$3M and above5% / 3% · min $300,000$30,000 onboarding

ESTIMATED SUCCESS FEE

$300,000

That's an effective rate of 10.0% on a $3,000,000 sale.

5% of $3,000,000$3M and above

$150,000

Minimum fee floor ($300,000)+$150,000

Less onboarding credit (paid up front)−$30,000

Due at close$270,000

The $30,000 onboarding fee is collected up front and fully credited toward your success fee at close, so it's subtracted above rather than added on top. Total engagement cost is $300,000.

WHY WE PUBLISH OUR FEES

Aligned incentives, in plain sight

We win when you win

Our fee is success-based. The bigger and better your exit, the better we've done our job — our interests sit on the same side of the table as yours.

Clear, tiered rates

A flat 10% on deals under $3M. For deals of $3M or more, 5% on the first $10M and 3% on the amount above — each with a clear minimum ($150K under $3M, $300K at $3M or more).

Credited onboarding

An upfront onboarding fee ($15,000 under $3M, $30,000 at $3M or more) covers preparation and is credited back against your success fee at close — you're never paying twice.

FEE FAQ

The questions owners actually ask

What is the success fee?

A flat 10% on deals under $3M (minimum $150,000). For deals of $3M or more, the fee is 5% on the first $10M and 3% on the amount above $10M, with a $300,000 minimum — so larger transactions are rewarded with a declining rate.

How much is the onboarding fee?

$15,000 for deals under $3M and $30,000 for deals of $3M or more. It's collected up front and fully credited toward your success fee at close.

What if I don't know what my firm is worth?

Start with our free ExitReady Assessment. It gives you a data-driven value estimate, then you can return here to see your exact fee.

Are there any hidden costs?

No. The success fee and the credited onboarding fee are the whole picture. Any third-party costs (legal, tax) are yours to control and always disclosed in advance.