Dallas-based tax services and software firm Ryan said Thursday it has acquired Meritax Advisors, a commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin, TX.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. As part of the acquisition, Meritax Advisors partners Ryan Chismark, Charlie Honea, and Mark Kline, along with 20 additional team members, will join Ryan, further strengthening the firm’s Property Tax practice.
Ryan, which said last month it received a minority private equity investment from a group led by Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, says the acquisition of Meritax Advisors expands its property tax capabilities, supporting commercial real estate owners as they navigate the increasingly complex, technology-driven property tax environment.
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“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.”
Established in 1995, Meritax Advisors has built a reputation for property tax representation across commercial real estate, with deep expertise in property tax valuation strategy, litigation management, and large-portfolio advisory services.
The firm represents tens of billions of dollars in assessed value for institutional and private clients across Texas and beyond.
Meritax Advisors’ capabilities strongly align with Ryan’s property tax services and include:
- Property tax appeals and valuation analysis.
- Property tax budgeting, forecasting, and due diligence.
- Litigation support and coordination with legal counsel.
- Compliance and end-to-end property tax administration.
Ryan’s global footprint, proprietary technology, and investment in analytics enhance Meritax Advisors’ existing advisory model, enabling more predictive insights and technology-driven advocacy for clients, officials say.
“Client portfolios are no longer local or even regional—they’re national,” said Ryan Chismark, partner at Meritax Advisors. “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.”
Photo credit: Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News/TNS
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