Tax and software provider Ryan acquired Meritax Advisors, expanding Ryan's property tax capabilities.
Founded in 1995, Mertiax Advisors is a commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin, Texas. It offers property tax appeals and valuation analysis; property tax budgeting, forecasting and due diligence; litigation support and coordination with legal counsel; and compliance and property tax administration. The firm has tens of billions of dollars in assessed value for clients across Texas and beyond.
"With Meritax Advisors joining Ryan, we're adding a disciplined, client-focused team with deep knowledge of the Texas property tax landscape," Damon Chronis, president of U.S. operations at Ryan, said in a statement. "Their expertise complements our existing Property Tax practice and strengthens how we serve commercial real estate owners across Texas and the nation."
As part of the transaction, Meritax partners Ryan Chrismark, Charlie Honea, Mark Kline and 20 additional team members will join Ryan's property tax practice.
"Client portfolios are no longer local or even regional—they're national," Chismark said in a statement. "They need consistency across jurisdictions, real-time intelligence, and a partner that understands how valuation, litigation, data, and technology intersect. This transaction is about alignment of values, talent and vision for where property tax advisory is heading."
Ryan ranked No. 8 on Accounting Today's 2025 list of the Top Tax Firms, with $1.1 billion in annual revenue, over 2,800 staff members and more than 60 offices.
