Matthias Smith

A former SBA lender, Matthias is the founder and CEO of Pioneer Capital Advisory, a commercial loan brokerage specializing in SBA 7(a) acquisition financing. Since May 2022 the firm has closed more than $300 million of SBA 7(a) loans and helped more than 100 buyers close and fund acquisitions, with deals ranging from self-storage construction in Alaska to private equity add-ons in Colorado. He is a recognized voice in the ETA community, has spoken at the Chicago Booth and Wharton ETA conferences, and writes a weekly newsletter on SBA-financed acquisitions.