Generational Group Advises Carolina Custom Security & Sound in its Sale to Rely Technology Charleston

By Generational Group

11/13/2023

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Carolina Custom Security & Sound, to Rely Technology Charleston. The deal closed October 11, 2023.

Carolina Custom Security & Sound, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, sells and installs alarm and camera systems, custom audio and video, and smart home solutions.

Rely Technology (Rely) began in 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky, later establishing a branch in Charleston, South Carolina in 2019. Rely is focused on helping make homes more enjoyable, entertaining, and easy to use. They do this by crafting plans for home technology specific to each family, with a focus on simplicity.

Rely stands apart from its competitors because of their relationship-oriented approach. They don’t want to just sell someone a system, but rather get to know their clients and become a trusted resource that can be depended on for years to come. Rely’s mission is to help make their clients’ lives better.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A-Technology Practice Leader, David Fergusson, Paul Fackler, a Generational Group Authorized Affiliate, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Emil Nirkis, successfully closed the transaction. Senior Managing Director Terry Stidham established the initial relationship with Carolina Custom Security & Sound.


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.