Top Financial Services Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

284

Active Firms

325

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$27M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$5M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 14%

Florida 10%

New York 7%

Texas 6%

Illinois 5%

Key Attributes

Best For: Complex Transactions | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Dedicated, Sector-Focused Deal Teams

Westcove Partners

17 Total Closed Deals

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The Westcove team brings decades of experience advising middle market healthcare organizations through the merger and acquisition process. We focus exclusively on middle-market advisory service and often the first liquidity event for our client organization. We find the best strategic fit for each client to maximize transaction value, and secure their legacy and future prosperity.

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Jun 2023 Advised Columbus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery on an investment from Aesthetic Partners
Apr 2023 Advised Bay Area Cardiology & Vascular on an investment from Cardiovascular Associates of America
Feb 2023 Advised Kaufman & Davis on an investment from Prime Aesthetics
Jan 2023 Advised Achieve Beyond in its sale to Inspira

Concord Financial Advisors, LLC

13 Total Closed Deals

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Concord Financial Advisors, LLC is a boutique investment banking and financial advisory firm serving public and private middle market companies in the United States. Concord specializes in private placements of senior debt and subordinated debt / mezzanine financing for companies requiring turnarounds, recapitalizations and growth. Private & Public Companies (Typically $20MM - $300MM in revenues) Private Equity Groups and their portfolio companies Family Businesses Entrepreneurs making acquisitions or seeking growth capital Financial Institutions looking to exit certain credit Manufacturing /…

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Jun 2014 Advised Scrap Metal Processor on an investment from Senior Secured Credit Facility
Dec 2013 Advised Secures $4,000,000 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility in its sale to Granite and Marble Distributor
Dec 2013 Advised $5 Million Cash Flow Term Loan in its sale to Pizza Franchisor
Dec 2013 Advised $7,000,000 Million Senior Secured Credit Facilities on an investment from Specialized Heavy Equipment Services Company

Aurum Capital Connect

13 Total Closed Deals

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Aurum Capital Connect is a Denver- and Dallas-based investment bank and strategic advisory group that specializes in M&A and capital formation for middle market companies. We firmly believe active involvement with our client companies is key to success; we work closely with management teams to develop and execute strategy, open doors to capital, and create meaningful exits.

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Oct 2025 Advised HP EnviroVision on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2025 Advised Lion Fencing and Steel Supplies on an investment from Alterna Capital Partners
Jun 2025 Advised Encore Engineering Holdings on an investment from Confidential Company
Sep 2024 Advised Origins Lab in its sale to Montrose Environmental Group

Vesta Partners

12 Total Closed Deals

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Vesta Partners is an investment banking and strategic services firm that serves the hospitality, healthcare, sports, real estate, financial services and financial technology industries. The firm specializes in mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, financial restructuring, and strategic initiative support. The firm's principals have led or advised on some of the more significant transactions and strategic initiatives in the industries they serve. Additionally, the firm has considerable cross-border transaction experience that can be leveraged by clients with international capital raising or…

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Sep 2010 Advised Naked Pizza International Franchise Company, LLC on an investment from KBO International Pizza Holdings, LLC
Sep 2010 Advised KBO Mid Atlantic Pizza Holding Company, LLC on an investment from Private Investors
Dec 2008 Advised Joint-Venture With Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd. to Develop CityVista Residences, Singapore on an investment from Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners II
Jun 2007 Advised Novotel Hotel at Clarke Quay, Singapore in its sale to Accor, S.A.-led Investment Group

Brooks, Houghton & Company, Inc.

12 Total Closed Deals

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Brooks, Houghton & Company, Inc. ("BHC") is a merchant banking firm dedicated to providing investment banking services and direct investment to middle market private and public companies, and emerging-growth companies. Formed in 1989, BHC emphasizes building long-term relationships with its clients by providing quality, innovative solutions to corporate finance needs, and recognizes the importance of relationships that are established through mutual trust and professional execution. BHC has expertise in manufacturing, specialty distribution and business services. Additionally, the firm has…

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Jul 2015 Assisted Mad Catz in securing debt financing from NewStar Business Credit LLC and Faunus Group International, Inc.
Jun 2015 Advised The Pharma Partners on an investment from Undisclosed
Dec 2014 Advised Confidential in its sale to Liberty Tile & Escrow Co
Oct 2014 Advised Confidential in its sale to Amax Incporated

Capital Strategies Group

11 Total Closed Deals

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Capital Strategies Group ("CSG") was established in 1993. CSG works with Florida based clients delivering practical and valuable advice in a wide variety of financial engagements. We offer a wide range of investment banking services including:Private placements/Capital RaisingCompany sale or M&A assistanceBuy-side supportCorporate FinanceBridge and mezzanine financingBalance sheet restructuringStrategic partneringStrategic ConsultingCSG is relationship-oriented and works to provide creative and value-enhancing solutions to meet the expectations of our clients. Our team of professionals…

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Jul 2023 Advised Pfingsten Partners LLC in its sale to Industrial Lighting Products
Jul 2023 Advised Preferred Voice, Inc. in its sale to ClearSky Technologies
Jul 2023 Advised Class Valuation in its sale to Accusured Management
Jul 2023 Advised Encompass in its sale to CyberTest

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Osprey Capital Partners

11 Total Closed Deals

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OUR STORYOsprey Capital Partners is a leading Mid-Market Investment Bank. Operating since 1998, we have consistently provided Canadian companies and their stakeholders with best in class M&A and Financial Advisory services. With thousands of capital sources and strategic relationships, and a proven proprietary process, we work to provide our clients with the best possible outcome, whether they Sell a Business, Buy a Business, or Finance a Business.Welcome to Osprey Capital.OUR SERVICESOur success in servicing our clients’ M&A, financing and strategic requirements is a…

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Sep 2024 Advised Comsense in its sale to Advantive
Sep 2023 Advised A.O. Wilson in its sale to Massey Capital
Mar 2023 Assisted Ciscom Corp in securing debt financing from HSBC
Nov 2022 Advised Tayco in its sale to BRC Group of Companies

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC

11 Total Closed Deals

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SSG Capital Advisors is an independent boutique investment bank that assists middle-market companies and their stakeholders. We provide our clients with comprehensive investment banking services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructurings, valuations, litigation and strategic advisory. SSG has a proven track record of closing over 350 transactions in North America and Europe and is a leader in the industry.

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Mar 2024 Advised Renters Warehouse in its sale to GA Technologies
Jan 2024 Advised Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its sale to Anonymous Company
Jan 2024 Advised Christmas by Krebs Corporation in its sale to The Gerson Companies
Nov 2023 Advised EFS Parlin Holdings, LLC in its sale to TigerGenCo

Bayfield Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Bayfield Partners is a boutique investment bank serving private middle market and emerging growth companies. The firm provides M&A and capital raising services to entrepreneur and family owned companies that prefer an extra level of personal attention. Advisory services include buy-side and sell-side M&A, as well as general strategic advisory. Capital raising includes venture capital, growth equity, private equity, bank debt, private senior debt and mezzanine debt. Bayfield serves clients in all industries, including industrial, energy, gaming, healthcare, business services, consumer and…

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Jul 2023 Assisted The BlackStone Group in securing debt financing from Oxbow Carbon & Minerals
Jul 2023 Advised Core Metal Group in its sale to Ospraie
Jul 2023 Advised Mexico Metals in its sale to Marco International
Jul 2023 Advised The Academic Palm Beaches in its sale to Palm Beach Day School

RGL Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals

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RGL Advisors delivers strategic insights that help you achieve business objectives, navigate competitive and regulatory landscapes, address corporate opportunities and challenges, and execute financial initiatives. Our size, reach, and ongoing dialogue with capital sources and corporate leader can provide you incredible access to relationships throughout the world, whether in a sales process, acquisition, or capital raise. In addition to bringing the best-suited parties to a transaction, we deliver high quality, independent services with deep industry expertise, robust analytics and extensive…

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Dec 2012 Advised Premier Designs in its sale to Premier Designs
Jul 2010 Advised Aspen Exploration in its sale to Dillco Fluid Service
Apr 2009 Advised Southwest Rodeo, LP in its sale to Camelot Sports & Entertainment
May 2008 Advised Auburn Merchandise Distributors in its sale to Core-Mark Holding Company

Legacy Capital Advisors

7 Total Closed Deals

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Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC provides a very sophisticated level of Merger and Acquisition advisory services exclusively to closely-held, middle market companies. We utilize proven, unique, innovative processes to help our clients attain maximum value from Merger & Acquisition transactions while maintaining confidentiality and minimizing business disruption.Our principals have worked together as a team for over 20 years providing our clients with over $2 billion of liquidity. We have represented and advised business owners across a wide variety of industries with a core focus on…

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Jan 2013 Advised APCI Systems, LLC on an investment from Stupp Bros., Inc.
Dec 2012 Advised Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing on an investment from H.I.G.
Sep 2011 Advised Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, LLC in its sale to Groupe CRIT SA
Oct 2010 Advised TurtleWax Auto Appearance Centers on an investment from Various Entities

MS Capital Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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MS Capital Advisors Ltd. is a private investment banking and corporate financial advisory firm committed to providing discreet, trusted advice and transactional services across a broad range of industries and situations. Mark Stafford founded MSCA in 2006, intending to impart high quality, "Big Firm" execution and services to small and middle market companies. Although Mr. Stafford has worked on both large and small transactions during his investment banking years at Bankers Trust, The Bank of New York and Fieldstone Private Capital Group, he has enjoyed and had more of an overall impact…

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Apr 2015 Advised Panorama Point Partners in its sale to Midwest medical Transport Co.
Oct 2014 Advised Comstock Mortgage in its sale to Guild Mortgage Company
Jun 2014 Advised Merchant Cash Advance Company in its sale to New York Based Private Equity Firm
Oct 2011 Advised Bexil American Mortgage / Revival Group on an investment from Bexil Corporation & Boulderado Group

Carl Marks Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals

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Carl Marks Advisors is an investment bank that provides financial and operational advisory services. We are a collaborative partner delivering effective and durable results for our clients – whether they need solutions to complex problems or help navigating transition and growth. Our proactive, persistent approach breaks through roadblocks, identifies a viable path forward, and creates the alignment and momentum needed to achieve successful outcomes.At Carl Marks Advisors, we custom build integrated service teams for each client, uniting operational, transactional, and industry expertise to…

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Jun 2024 Advised JDC Power Systems in its sale to Madison River Capital
Mar 2023 Advised Roane Metals Group in its sale to Commercial Metals Company
Jul 2021 Advised WE Transport in its sale to Beacon Mobility
Feb 2021 Advised Hawkins Point Partners in its sale to Lightview Capital

EOT Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals

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EOT Advisors is the first investment banking and financial advisory firm in the country dedicated to assisting business owners in selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). We work in all 50 states and internationally. Our aim is to provide a one-stop shop for EOTs. We assist with company structuring, transaction design, valuation, debt financing, capital raising, fiduciary services, and legal forms, as well as with creditors and the commercial real estate aspect of transactions.

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Mar 2020 Advised Optimax Systems, Inc. in its sale to Optimax Systems, Inc. Perpetual Purpose Trust
Oct 2019 Advised Paras and Associates in its sale to Paras and Associates Employee Ownership Trust
Apr 2016 Advised Equity Atlas Inc in its sale to Equity Atlas Inc Employee Ownership Trust
Feb 2016 Advised Metis Construction, Inc in its sale to Metis Construction, Inc Employee Ownership Trust

CTX Capital Securities

4 Total Closed Deals

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We partner with middle market companies to provide them with Business Advisory and Investment Banking services. Our goal is to assist our partner companies in the evolution of their business as a trusted advisor for many years to come.Ultimately...we want to give you tour time back as a business owner. We are pleased to have the ability through established networks to provide capital sourcing services for our clients. We feel that the ability for you to utilize a professional in your capital sourcing process can be one that will pay dividends both in the present and future. Value creation can…

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Dec 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
Mar 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

The Wall Street Organization, Inc.

3 Total Closed Deals

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The Wall Street Organization, Inc.®, (WSO) was founded in 1997 by Stephen M. Cole to provide companies seeking funding for start-up, growth, reorganization or expanision with the tools they need to successfully identify and attract the right type of funding. One of the most difficult challenges for any entrepreneur or business seeking capital lies in capturing the interest of Broker/Dealers and Investors who are inundated with requests for funding. Mr. Cole's dual background in both Marketing and Advertising and Securities presented an elegant solution to this problem. The WSO specializes in…

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Jan 2014 Advised Gisser Automotive on an investment from Offshore Investors via Regulation S PPM
Apr 2011 Invested in Wall Street Organization, Inc.
Jan 2007 Advised Clifton Investment Company on an investment from Gene Morgan Financial

Granite Tower Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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Granite Tower Capital is an Advisory firm that specialises in arranging M&A, Debt Financing and the Raising of Equity for privately held Companies. We deal across Canada and in all Industries. Our mission is to help our clients succeed in all of their endeavours. At Granite Tower Capital, every customer is important. And our reputation hinges on the fact that we treat even our smallest clients with the same respect and diligence we would treat our largest clients. We earn the trust of our clients and our lenders by our actions every single day.

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Aug 2013 Advised Peel Graphics in its sale to Advertek Printing
Dec 2012 Advised National Risk Assesments on an investment from Accord Financial
Aug 2011 Advised Advertek Printing on an investment from Bank of Montreal

BB&T Capital Markets

3 Total Closed Deals

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BB&T Capital Markets is a premier middle-market integrated provider of investment banking and capital markets services. Our Investment Banking specialists provide a full range of capital raising and advisory services to publicly traded and private companies, governments, and nonprofits. Our Investment Bankers work in close partnership with other capital markets specialists and senior corporate bankers, supporting each client with industry-focused strategic advisory services.

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Oct 2013 Advised Holley a portfolio company of MONOMOY Capital Partners in its sale to Lincolnshire
Oct 2013 Advised SMB Machinery in its sale to Highroad Capital Partners
Sep 2013 Advised SCT a portfolio company of Tillery Capital in its sale to Global Enviornment Fund

JCF Capital Markets, LLC

3 Total Closed Deals

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JCF Capital Markets LLCJCF Capital Markets LLC is a combination capital advisory, management consulting, and mergers and acquisitions firm with an international network of angel capital, family office, venture capital, private equity, and other institutional investors. Our accredited investor reach extends to over 900 angel capital groups, 20,000 angel investors, 750 family offices with $150B of assets under management, and over 4,300 venture capital and private equity firms.Our advisory services and investor network enables our clients to optimize the likelihood of funding a particular deal…

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Jan 2018 Advised Precise Real Estate Solutions, Inc. on an investment from JCF Capital Advisors, LLC
Dec 2017 Advised Precise Real Estate Services, Inc. on an investment from JCF Capital Advisors, LLC
Dec 2017 Advised Precise Real Estate Solutions, Inc. on an investment from JCF Capital Advisors LLC

Mary Street Capital

3 Total Closed Deals

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We're dedicated to serving the middle market, providing modern, customized solutions, always with a future focus that goes beyond the deal. As an affiliate of Kaufman Rossin, we integrate investment banking with estate, tax, advisory and wealth management expertise to maximize value for business owners.

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Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Jun 2023 Advised Bar Maid Corporation in its sale to Winco (The Foodware Group)
Jun 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Truist Bank

Firms in the Financial Services Investment Banks directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Financial Services Investment Banks is $3M-$27M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$5M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Financial Services experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 284 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Financial Services Investment Banks directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Financial Services, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Investment Banks with experience in Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 284 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Financial Services Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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