DAW SECURITY ADVISORS
Your Exit. On Your Terms.
We help security company owners navigate acquisitions, licensing compliance, and exit preparation with clarity and confidence. Built by operators, for operators.
Deal Value Facilitated
$25M+
Security Companies Deals Facilitated 2025-2026
25+
Years Operator Experience
5
Facilitate Deals in last 12 months
98%
Deal Value Facilitated
The Difference
Advocates Who've Been There
Most business brokers have never run a guard force, negotiated a federal contract, or managed a critical infrastructure account. We have. That changes everything about how we position your business and find the right buyer.
We're not a Wall Street firm that stumbled into the security industry. We're operators who've lived it — and now we're in your corner.
Operator Credibility
We've run the same operations you run. Buyers trust our valuations because we can speak to the real risks and real upside.
Industry-Specific Buyer Network
Active relationships with private equity, strategic acquirers, and family offices specifically focused on the security sector.
Confidential & Discreet
Your employees, clients, and competitors don't need to know you're exploring a sale. We protect your business through every stage.
Full-Spectrum Support
From licensing compliance to valuation to close — we stay with you through the entire process, not just the handshake.
What We Do
Four Services Built for Security Operators
Licensing Compliance & Applications
Operating across state lines requires a complex web of licenses — and missing one can kill a deal. We guide you through applications, renewals, multi-state compliance, and audit preparation.
Exit Readiness Assessment
We evaluate your business through the eyes of a sophisticated buyer — identifying value drivers, risk flags, and quick wins before you go to market.
Buyer Identification & Outreach
We target the right buyers — not just anyone with capital. Strategic fit matters as much as price, especially for your team and clients.
Deal Negotiation & Close
We negotiate on your behalf with full understanding of market comparables and the levers that matter most in security company transactions.
Don't Let Compliance Kill Your Deal
Licensing Is a Deal-Maker — or a Deal-Breaker
In security M&A, buyers scrutinize your license portfolio closely. An expired license, a missing state registration, or a compliance gap can derail a transaction, delay closing, or reduce your valuation. We've seen it happen.
DAW Security Advisors helps security companies get — and stay — compliant across every state they operate in. Whether you're expanding, preparing for an audit, or cleaning up compliance records ahead of a sale, we handle the complexity so you can focus on running your business.
States We Know Compliance In
Oklahoma · New Mexico · Nevada · California · Arizona · Montana · Texas · Utah · Colorado · Idaho · Kansas · Wyoming
…and expanding.
How It Works
A Disciplined Path to Maximum Value
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Step 1 — Confidential Discovery Call
A no-obligation conversation to understand your business, timeline, and goals. No pitch — just a frank exchange between operators.
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Step 2 — Compliance & Readiness Review
We audit your licensing status, operational structure, and financial profile. Compliance gaps get fixed. Valuation drivers get identified.
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Step 3 — Valuation & Exit Plan
A detailed valuation range grounded in actual security industry transaction data, plus a clear roadmap for maximizing value before going to market.
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Step 4 — Go-to-Market Strategy
We craft a confidential information memorandum that speaks the language of security buyers and target the right strategic acquirers and financial sponsors.
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Step 5 — Buyer Engagement & Negotiation
We run a competitive process to drive maximum price and terms, negotiating on your behalf with full context of what your business is really worth.
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Step 6 — Close & Transition
We guide you through due diligence, final negotiations, and closing — structuring a transition that protects your team, clients, and legacy.
Who We Are
Former Operators. Now In Your Corner.
DAW Security Advisors is a specialized division of DAW Security Inc., focused exclusively on M&A transactions and licensing compliance for security companies. We are not a competitor in your market — we are your advocate in it.
We've run guard forces. We've managed federal contracts. We've navigated the licensing maze across a dozen states. The DAW name carries deep meaning: in the Kiowa tradition, DAW represents a sacred circle of protection — the boundary where the warrior shields those within. We carry that tradition into your exit.
Fortune 500 Client Experience
Federal Contracts (CAGE, SAM)
ISBEE Certified
Multi-State Licensed & Compliant
Take The First Step
Let's Talk — Operator to Operator.
Whether you need help with licensing compliance, are 18 months from a sale, or ready to move now — the right time to start the conversation is before you think you need to. No obligation. No pressure. Just a straight conversation between people who've been in your shoes.
All conversations are strictly confidential. No obligation. info@dawsecurity.com
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