Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired Meritax Advisors, a commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin, Texas, to enhance its property tax capabilities for commercial real estate owners.
Established in 1995, Meritax Advisors has developed a reputation for property tax representation across commercial real estate, demonstrating 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.
Meritax Advisors’ capabilities align with Ryan’s property tax services, including property tax appeals and valuation analysis; property tax budgeting, forecasting, and due diligence; litigation support and coordination with legal counsel; and compliance and end-to-end property tax administration.
“With Meritax Advisors joining Ryan, we’re adding a disciplined, client-focused team with deep knowledge of the Texas property tax landscape,” stated Damon Chronis, President of U.
S. Operations at Ryan. “Their expertise complements our existing Property Tax practice and strengthens how we serve commercial real estate owners across Texas and the nation.”
As property tax systems become more complex and jurisdictions integrate advanced analytics, the demand for broader geographic coverage, enhanced data capabilities, and technology-enabled insights has increased. Ryan’s global footprint, proprietary technology, and investment in analytics are expected to bolster Meritax Advisors’ advisory model, facilitating more predictive insights and technology-driven advocacy for clients.
“Client portfolios are no longer local or even regional—they’re national,” commented 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.”
As part of the acquisition, partners Ryan Chismark, Charlie Honea, and Mark Kline, along with 20 additional team members, will join Ryan, further integrating into the firm’s Property Tax practice.
Ryan is a global tax services and software provider based in Plano, Texas. The firm offers an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, encompassing tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Ryan’s team of over 7,100 professionals serves more than 74,000 clients in over 80 countries.
