Rich Searles has overseen business operations for Merritt’s affiliated surgery centers since 2008, including personal ownership in 15 ASCs in the Northeast. He has served as a Manager, or Consultant for over three dozen surgery centers. Duties in the aforementioned ASCs include but not limited development, operations, finance, and serving as a Board Member. Rich has served as a Board Member & Treasurer of the Connecticut Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers since 2016.
In his role as managing director of Merritt’s investment banking business, Rich has been an advisor in over $3B in Healthcare M&A transactions involving surgery centers, surgical hospitals and physician practices. In addition, Rich is a registered investment banking agent with Series 79 and 63 licenses, as well as being a CFA Exam Level III Candidate.
