Criss Cross Commercial Group has spent nearly two decades helping retail businesses thrive, building partnerships rooted in collaboration and shared success. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar real estate companies, Criss Cross views tenants as partners rather than customers, believing their own success is tied directly to the success of the entrepreneurs they serve.

This philosophy, paired with a creative, can-do approach to dealmaking, has allowed the company to grow steadily year after year. And as they evolved from a small, family-run business into a more formal, sophisticated organization, they knew they needed an accounting partner who could grow with them — one who understood their industry and could help them plan strategically for the future. That’s when they turned to MGA.

Ryan and Melissa Dennard, Executive Director and Operations Director of Criss Cross, wanted a high-level firm that could not only manage compliance but also anticipate challenges and opportunities unique to the real estate space. MGA delivered, helping them formalize their accounting operations and strengthen their financial foundation as the company scaled.

“There are also a lot of specific tax laws that apply to us and our industry, and those laws have changed and evolved quite a lot over the last five or six years,” Ryan shares. “We have had a very collaborative relationship with the MGA tax team to make sure that we understand those laws, that we are well-informed about how we can manage our documentation inside the company to stay compliant, and that we are truly maximizing the opportunities around those laws. The results of this partnership have been exceptional.”

That collaboration has helped Criss Cross make informed, confident decisions, ensuring their investments and developments are structured for compliance, efficiency, and growth.

“We look forward to continuing to expand our relationship with MGA,” Ryan adds. “They have been such a good partner with us over the last few years and allowed us to grow our business in a more strategic way. It’s a relationship that we are excited to continue to lean on in the coming years, and we know they’ll continue to be a resource for us.”

How MGA Supports Criss Cross Commercial Group:

• Tax strategy and compliance guidance tailored to real estate operations
• Ongoing advisory to navigate changing regulations and maximize opportunities
• Accounting process development and formalization for scalable growth
• Trusted collaboration built on clarity, communication, and responsiveness

With MGA as a strategic partner, Criss Cross Commercial Group continues to grow confidently, equipped with the insight, structure, and foresight to keep building success for themselves and their tenants.

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