BIRMINGHAM, AL. (May 8, 2025) – Founders is pleased to announce that The Vested Group (“TVG”), a leading NetSuite Solution Consulting Partner, has been acquired by Evergreen Services Group (“Evergreen”), a family of managed IT services and software partners. TVG was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors (“Founders”) in this transaction.

Founded in 2011 and led by Joel Patterson and John Mack, The Vested Group is an award-winning NetSuite Solution Partner that helps businesses plan, implement, and support their ERP systems. Serving industries such as software, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services, they deliver tailored NetSuite solutions that streamline operations and improve how teams work.

TVG will join Evergreen’s growing family of software partners and operate under Pine Services Group, Evergreen’s dedicated ERP vertical.

“The Founders team approached this process with clarity, diligence, and a genuine respect for what we have built at The Vested Group. Their ability to balance the details with the bigger picture gave us confidence at every stage. We are thankful for their partnership and proud to be stepping into this next chapter with Evergreen and Pine Services Group.” commented Joel Patterson and John Mack of TVG.

“Joel and John have built an exceptional firm that serves their stakeholders well.  We are thrilled to see TVG and Pine Services Group come together to create even more value for their team members and clients moving forward.” said Zane Tarence, Partner & Managing Director at Founders.

Billy Pritchard, Managing Director at Founders said, “Our team is very excited to see The Vested Group join Pine Services Group. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Joel, John, and the team during this deal process. We appreciate the strong collaboration and partnership approach from the Pine Services team throughout, and we look forward to seeing The Vested Group’s continued legacy and accelerated growth.”

To view the full transaction announcement, please visit: Evergreen’s Pine Services Groups Acquires The Vested Group

About The Vested Group

The Vested Group is the award-winning NetSuite Solution Provider specializing in NetSuite Support, Solutions, Development, and Implementation of the full range of NetSuite products. For more information, please visit https://www.thevested.com/.

About Pine Services Group

Pine Services Group is a family of leading managed services and software companies operated by world-class leadership teams. Pine Services Group partners with owners of services and software businesses to provide operational assistance and capital in support of growth and exceptional service delivery. Pine Services Group differentiates itself by providing a permanent home for businesses that care deeply about their customers and employees. For more Pine Services Group news and information, visit http://www.pineservicesgroup.com.

About Founders Advisors

Founders is a merger, acquisition, & strategic advisory firm serving middle-market companies. Founders focuses on helping companies across technology, business services, consumer, energy, industrial, and healthcare industries. Founders’ skilled professionals, proven expertise, and process-based solutions help companies access growth capital, pursue acquisitions, and/or prepare for and execute liquidity events to achieve specific financial goals. In order to provide securities-related services discussed herein, certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC are licensed with Founders M&A Advisory, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. Founders M&A Advisory, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Founders Advisors, LLC. Founders Advisors, LLC does not provide investment advice. For more information, please visit www.foundersib.com.