About Pyek Financial
Formerly VantageCFO — Same Team, Elevated Vision.
Pyek Financial started as VantageCFO — a firm built on a simple observation: growth-stage companies need the same caliber of financial leadership that large corporations take for granted, but they can't justify the cost of a full-time CFO. That gap creates real problems: missed opportunities, poor capital decisions, and financial blind spots that compound over time.
We built a practice to fill that gap. And as our client base grew and our capabilities expanded, we evolved. VantageCFO became Pyek Financial — the financial services arm of Pyek Group, a firm that brings together financial expertise, private investment, and operational management under one roof.
The rebrand wasn't cosmetic. It reflected a real expansion in what we do and how we do it. Through Pyek Group, we now have direct operational experience running entertainment venues, managing acquisitions, and building businesses from the inside. That hands-on knowledge makes our financial advisory work sharper, more practical, and more credible.
Ray DeLaughter leads Pyek Financial and serves as Managing Partner of Pyek Group. His career spans institutional M&A advisory at Deloitte and hands-on small business operations — a combination that gives him a rare perspective on the financial challenges facing growing companies.
At Deloitte, Ray worked on middle market M&A transactions — quality of earnings analyses, due diligence, and deal structuring. He saw firsthand how rigorous financial analysis could make or break a deal. He also saw that the companies being acquired often lacked the financial sophistication to navigate the process effectively.
That experience shaped the founding thesis of what became Pyek Financial: bring institutional-grade financial thinking to companies that need it most but can afford it least in its traditional form. Ray's approach is direct, practical, and grounded in real operating experience. He's not an academic or a theorist — he's someone who has made payroll, negotiated leases, and sat across the table from lenders and investors.
Every firm says they have values. Ours are simple, and we hold ourselves accountable to them in every engagement:
We treat every client, every vendor, and every counterpart with respect. Financial advisory can be intimidating — we make it approachable without sacrificing rigor.
We say what we mean and do what we say. If something isn't working, we'll tell you. If we don't know the answer, we'll say so. No spin, no posturing.
We know what we're great at and where our limits are. We stay in our lane, bring in specialists when needed, and never overpromise.
Business is hard. Conversations get tough. We don't take things personally and we don't hold grudges. We stay focused on solving the problem.
Clients come to Pyek Financial for four reasons, and they stay for the same four reasons:
Experienced. Our team has worked in institutional finance, run small businesses, and managed real operations. We bring that depth to every engagement.
Hassle-free. We make the financial side of your business easier, not harder. Clean processes, clear communication, no drama.
Responsive. When you have a question or need something, we're there. We don't disappear for days or hide behind ticket systems.
Connected. Through Pyek Group and our professional network, we can connect clients with bankers, attorneys, brokers, and operators who can help them grow.
Pyek Group
Pyek Group brings together complementary expertise across financial services, private investment, and entertainment operations. Each division strengthens the others.
Fractional CFO services, accounting & bookkeeping, M&A transaction support, and financial consulting for growth-stage and lower middle market companies.
Private equity focused on acquiring lower middle market businesses. We partner with entrepreneurs and management teams as the first institutional capital to acquire and grow high-quality, profitable businesses for long-term value creation.
Operations of waterparks and family entertainment centers. Hands-on venue management that gives our financial practice real operational insight.
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