Award winning investment bank boutique and consulting firm

“Investment Banking Boutique of the Year – North America” 2017/16 /15 – M&A Today

“Middle Market Investment Bank of the Year – USA” 2016 – Acquisition International Magazine

“Investment Banking Firm of the Year” 2015 – Finalist – The M&A Advisor

“Investment Banking Boutique of the Year” 2014/15 – Acquisition International Magazine

“Best Aerospace-Defense Investment Banker – USA” 2015 – Acquisition International Magazine

“Best Boutique Investment Bank – USA” 2014/15 – Wealth & Finance Magazine

“Capital Raising Investment Bank of the Year” 2014 – Acquisition International Magazine

“Investment Banking Boutique of the Year – USA” 2013 – InterContinental Finance Magazine

“Investment Banking Boutique of the Year” 2013 – Acquisition Finance Magazine

“Agribusiness M&A Advisor of the Year – USA” 2014 – Corporate Intl Magazine

“Transactional Intellectual Property Consultant of the Year” – Acquisition International Magazine

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“can analyze client and transaction in a comprehensive and expedient manner and synthesize creative financing solutions.” John Veleris
President
Belwith Products

“creative focusing on the client needs” Tom Parro
President
Merk Capital Corp

“able to think out of the box and close on transactions; great results, expert, creative” Bill McNitt
Principal
Thurston Group
Merchant Bank

“sets the standard for integrity and "getting the job done"”. Gus C Browne III
Head of Commercial Banking
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

“ability to manage the execution of complex transactions under extreme time pressure; keen problem solving ability; ability to assess and develop innovative financing solutions.” John Veleris
President
Belwith Products

“expert, high integrity” Michael Perich
Chief Operating Officer
Bernina USA