Our Story
Over a number of years as a business intermediaries, we saw significant opportunities to improve upon the traditional brokerage model. We recognized the need for quality advisory on the side of buyers in business transactions. We also wanted to provide sellers to the kind of service enjoyed by much larger businesses. Coast Atlantic Partners was created to address these needs. CAP assists qualified individuals and businesses in their search for and purchase of great businesses. We also work with owners to determine and execute the exit or recapitalization plan that best fits their needs. We are proud to offer a higher level of service to our clients and welcome the opportunity to demonstrate what makes us unique.
Sean Lacy, CBI, CMEA, CiBAA
Managing Partner
Phone: 910.367.5229
Fax: 800.317.9715
Email: sean@coastatlanticpartners.com
Sean Lacy is the Founder of Coast Atlantic Partners. After a number of years in business brokerage, Sean recognized the need for quality advisory for buyers in business transactions. He wanted to assist qualified individuals and businesses in their search for and purchase of great businesses. Today, Sean is excited to be able to serve both buyers and sellers of small and mid-sized businesses.
Sean began his career with Business Brokerage Press Inc., the largest support company for the business intermediary industry. BBP provides education and management tools and resources for professionals worldwide. While there, Sean assisted in new product development and customer service.
Sean went on to start Horizon Business Investments, a brokerage firm serving sellers of small businesses in Texas. With a change in business philosophy and a strong desire to return to Wilmington, Sean started Coast Atlantic Partners to professionally serve business buyers and owners in the Southeast.
In 2006, Sean was one of the youngest professionals in the country to receive the Certified Business Intermediary designation from the International Business Brokers Association. He was also awarded the Certified in Business Acquisition Advisory designation by the IPBBA. In addition, Sean is a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser.
Sean is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Cameron School of Business. He is a competitive tennis player and a bad golfer. He is lucky enough to be married to Sarah and is the proud father of a son, Harrison
Alan Clark, CBI, CMEA
Partner
Phone: 910.367.5229
Fax: 800.317.9715
Email: alan@guidedacq.com
Alan has been an active business owner since 1994, and entrepreneur since the age of 13. His career has included positions in Engineering Services and Technical Sales. He purchased a small manufacturing business in 1994 and later, along with a partner, started a successful adhesives business. He is a licensed realtor, a CMEA Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser and CBI, Certified Business Intermediary.
Alan is a Certified Instructor with the IBBA, a regular instructor at the School of Business Brokerage and an active member of the IBBA Education committee, helping with the development of various courses and workshops.
Affiliations
Certified Business Intermediary 
Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors
