Investment Banking Experts 2025

I’m a bit of an oxymoron: a “numbers person” with a passion for people. Born and raised in the United States, after completing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Economics and Finance, my love of culture and new experiences led me to London to pursue a career in investment banking with a particular interest in the Consumer and Technology sectors. I love to connect with like-minded professionals throughout the financial services industry and more broadly. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

I am currently a Vice President at Dinan & Company. I have a background in financial and advertising sales, and I was a licensed life insurance agent in Arizona. I'm a passionate and goal-driven individual. Strong verbal and listening skills. Very comfortable working in a group and interacting with new people.

My name is June Jia, and I am a Quantitative Researcher at an investment bank with over 4 years of experience in the field of quantitative investing. I have authored several investment and trading strategies. My favorite strategy got an average annualized return of almost 10%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.9, and a maximum drawdown of only 6%. I'm also the owner of Canny Trading. At CannyTrading.com, you will find valuable investment knowledge and techniques. I will not only provide the latest market insights but also cover diverse knowledge such as risk management, portfolio optimization, and financial planning. As a seasoned quantitative researcher, I take great care in ensuring that the content on this website is as accurate and error-free as possible.

I work as an Associate for a capital management firm that manages around $700M, I do equity research and do some client facing work. I cover all sectors and feel comfortable with macro data. Although I have spent the most time looking at Semis, Payment processors, and software.

I am an Institutional Debt Market Architect with more than 17 years of experience designing the valuation, liquidity, and recovery protocols that banks, credit unions, fintech lenders, and private credit funds rely on to make high-stakes decisions. I’ve advised on, analyzed, or helped broker over $100 billion in performing and non-performing receivables across consumer, commercial, auto, BNPL, mortgage, and specialty finance asset classes. My work sits at the intersection of portfolio valuation, lending risk, distressed-asset strategy, and AI-driven recovery intelligence. I help institutions understand the true condition of their receivables, uncover hidden risk, and translate complex credit dynamics into clear, actionable decisions. When lenders need to determine whether to hold, recover, restructure, or sell an asset, I’m the person they call. As Director of Portfolio Liquidity & Asset Disposition at Fitzgerald Advisors, I architect and execute loan-sale strategies, oversee due diligence, and structure NPL and charged-off debt transactions that maximize proceeds while maintaining regulatory integrity. I also build the technology that powers modern receivables strategy. I created Debt Catalyst, an AI-driven valuation and liquidation-curve engine used by professional debt buyers and investors. I developed Bank Watch Pro, a real-time intelligence platform that interprets FDIC and NCUA call-report data to identify institutional credit risk, NPL trends, charge-off exposure, and early-warning indicators. Across my ventures, I focus on one mission: turning distressed receivables, delinquency, and charge-offs into liquidity, clarity, and competitive advantage for financial institutions. I provide expert commentary on: Distressed portfolio valuation & credit-risk analysis NPL and charged-off debt sales Fintech lending trends & BNPL credit performance Bank & credit union financial health (FDIC/NCUA analytics) AI in collections, segmentation, and liquidation modeling Regulatory and compliance implications in debt markets I don’t follow the debt markets — I architect them. And I use that experience to help lenders, investors, and agencies make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions.

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As Director of Investments at Paul Ried Financial Group, Adam’s responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring client portfolios. This includes designing the overall asset allocation strategies, conducting in-depth market analysis, investment manager due diligence, as well as performing trading activities. Also, as Chief Compliance Officer, Adam carries out supervisory and compliance responsibilities. He joined the firm in 2002. Adam earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation, an internationally accredited designation, which includes an educational component administered through the Wharton School of Business. Adam also earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation through the College for Financial Planning® and the Investment Advisor Certified Compliance Professional designation which is co-sponsored by the Investment Advisors Association & National Regulatory Services (NRS). He is an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR).

Experienced M&A Investment Banking professional known for honesty and a strategic approach to business transitions.

Homrich Berg is a national independent wealth management firm based in Atlanta that provides fiduciary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services, serving as the leader of the financial team for our clients.

Brian DeChesare is the Founder of Mergers & Inquisitions and Breaking Into Wall Street, which are dedicated to helping students, entry-level professionals, and career changers break into investment banking and private equity, advance on the job, and master valuation and financial modeling. Starting out with no funding and no team, he built a business with over 20,000 customers in less than 4 years by using a combination of free content and paid, video-based interactive courses. The business now has over 30,000 customers, and the courses are used by leading institutions such as Columbia Business School and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In his free time, Brian enjoys working out, getting as many stamps as humanly possible in his passport, and obsessing over serialized TV shows. Sometimes, he even produces his own shows (see below). You can see his full bio and read several interviews with him here: http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/about/#about-brian

Jake Geiger has expertise in financial modeling, investment evaluation, and strategy. With a background working in family offices, private equity, and his own company, he has a proven track record of leading teams to assess international business opportunities and drive growth. Jake specializes in business valuation, financial analysis, and strategic development. He is available to provide expert insights on family offices, strategy/management, and alternative investments.

Ian has over 15 years’ experience in financial services and has managed both bespoke and model portfolios for private clients, charities, and trusts. He has sat on Fund Selection, Asset Allocation, and Alternative investments committees. Ian possesses a detailed knowledge of fund and stock selection, portfolio construction, and asset allocation. He has an interest in financial and economic history, which informs his views. In 2022 he was voted “Wealth Manager of the Year (male)” in the City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA), which was based on client votes. Ian has been quoted in publications including Investors Chronicle, Investment Week, and Citywire Wealth Manager. A Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and Chartered Wealth Manager, Ian holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Economic & Social History from the University of Bristol and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Durham University Business School.

Jason Chan is a growth-driven marketing leader with a proven track record of scaling high-growth startups and established brands. His professional journey is marked by a deep expertise in performance marketing, life cycle management, and brand strategy, particularly within the health tech and e-commerce sectors.

Global Delivery Specialist in a wide variety of business industry. Particularly interested in helping customers achieve maximum value from IT outsourcing and creating various Center of Excellence closely associated with Domain. Specialties: Branded ODC creation, Global delivery team setup, Domain team setup, Alliances and partnership for value creation

Raising capital is broken for most teams: investor lists are random, decks read like brochures, and leadership spends months in “fundraising mode” without leverage or real investor demand. Whether you’re a startup, a private company, a listed business or a fund, the outcome is the same: Weak terms, dragged‑out timelines and an uncomfortable dependence on luck and introductions. As Partner at spectup, a capital advisory firm with $120M+ raised across startups, private and public companies and funds, the focus is to fix exactly that. What I do: → Structure capital raises and private placements so the deal is clear, credible and easy to underwrite → Build institutional‑grade materials (pitch decks, memos, narratives) that stand up in IC rooms → Run targeted investor outreach using a tech‑enabled engine and an active capital network My background: → Operator side: worked inside a unicorn (N26) and with BMW’s startup / innovation programs, seeing how growth and corporate decision‑making actually work → Capital side: years of working directly on fundraising, investor materials and dealflow for companies and funds across multiple stages This mix means your story, numbers and “fundability” are pressure‑tested before you walk into high‑stakes investor conversations. I’m also the host of Deal Makers (& Fakers): → A podcast where founders, operators and fund managers unpack the real stories behind their raises → Deals that closed, deals that died, and the signals serious capital actually responds to right now

Jeffrey Barnett is a fiduciary financial advisor with over 30 years of experience, specializing in growing wealth, tax optimization, and retirement security. Jeffrey created and manages Fintegrity , an independent, fee-only, fiduciary Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) to serve clients who reside in the United States. At Fintegrity , we create unique solutions for each client investing more than $1 million. Our personalized approach ensures precision and care toward meeting your financial aspirations.Call Jeffrey at (201) 266-6829 or email Jeff@Fintegrity.com for a complimentary consultation. Let us help you secure your financial future.