Clay Reale
Clay Reale
Reale Business Advisors
8909 Dove Stand Lane Charlotte, NC 28226
Biographical Info
Clay Reale is the Founder and Principal of Reale Business Advisors, servicing Carolinas and the Southeast. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial and business leadership experience, Clay specializes in helping business owners throughout the full lifecycle of their business — from growth and operational efficiency to preparing for exit. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and now extends his services into business brokerage to guide owners through the sale of their companies.
Clay has founded, scaled, and exited multiple businesses, including leading a life safety company through 8× revenue growth and achieving a 30× return on investment. His background spans startups, consulting, banking, and executive leadership, giving him a unique perspective that bridges both owner and advisor viewpoints.
Earning an MBA from Wake Forest University with studies at Oxford University, Clay has also completed the Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses growth program. He is active in the entrepreneurial community as a leader, mentor, and past president of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) both regionally and locally. Clay’s approach is hands-on, relational, and values-driven — partnering closely with clients to help them not only grow and prepare, but also successfully exit and achieve their personal and financial goals.