Investment Banking

We provide M&A advisory, corporate finance and capital markets services to entrepreneurs, private equity firms, family offices and large corporations. Our sector-focused approach spans ten industry verticals and is based on longstanding relationships with key industry participants, relevant investors and funding sources. Our senior bankers lead every transaction, using their experience, judgment and unbiased advice to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.

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"Exceeding expectations and delivering shareholder value is what it's all about."

Andrew Carolus, Managing Director

Mesirow Advises College Fresh on its Sale to Upper Crust Food Service

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Paul Mariani, Managing Director and Head of Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Investment Banking at Mesirow, commented, “Exceptional food and service are essential, particularly in the education channel, and College Fresh exemplifies both. It was a privilege to advise College Fresh throughout this process.”

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M&A advisory

In serving as a trusted advisor to the middle market, our dedicated, relationship-driven bankers provide merger and acquisition advisory services, domestically and abroad, across industry sectors. We advise entrepreneurs, financial sponsors and large corporations, providing creative and sophisticated solutions to maximize corporate value and growth.

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Mergers & acquisitions

Sell-side advisory
Corporate divestitures
Buy-side advisory

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CAPITAL ADVISORY

Debt advisory
Growth equity
Private placements
Restructurings and recapitalizations

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BOARD ADVISORY

Special committee
Fairness opinions
Solvency opinions
Management buyouts

Sectors

A sector-focused approach ensures customized solutions to address opportunities and challenges within your industry. Our expertise spans ten sectors, including those featured below as well as consumer & retail and business services.

Insights

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EVENTS

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Senior leaders

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Adam J. Oakley

Senior Managing Director | Co-Head of Investment Banking

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Rocky Pontikes

Senior Managing Director | Co-Head of Investment Banking

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Brian D. Price

CEO, Wealth Management | Chairman, Investment Banking

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Jeffrey A. Golman

Managing Director | Business Services and Diversified Industrials

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