Adam Oakley is a Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Mesirow Investment Banking In this capacity he provides strategic direction and oversight for the group and manages its day-to-day operations He is also responsible for developing key relationships leading deal teams throughout the transaction process and providing advisory services on middle-market M&A assignments within the aerospace…

Oakley and Pontikes to lead exceptional group of experienced sector-focused bankers and an established execution team, Group serves as middle market investment banking advisor to entrepreneurs financial sponsors and large corporations, CHICAGO February 29 2024, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced the promotion of, Adam Oakley, and, Rocky Pontikes, to Co-Heads of Mesirow Investment Banking In addition to their current responsibilities they will now provide strategic direction and oversight for the group and manage its day-to-day operations Mesirow Investment Banking has completed more than 325 transactions in recent years across its covered industry verticals With a focus on middle market M&A transactions its clients include…, Natalie Brown, Mesirow’s CEO, “I look forward to Adam and Rockys contributions as we continue to grow the practice and serve our clients domestically and abroad” Oakley and Pontikes assume responsibility for the group as, Brian D Price, becomes CEO of Mesirow’s $10 billion Wealth Management business 1 “Adam and Rocky have spent more than 20 years growing the business and elevating our practice and their deep knowledge of the Mesirow culture will make this transition seamless” said, Price, adding “I am excited to see them continue this momentum in their new roles and look forward to continuing to work with Adam Rocky and the Mesirow Investment Banking team as we expand collaboration between Mesirow Investment Banking and Mesirow Wealth Management” “I am thrilled by the opportunity to help guide the next stages of growth for Mesirow Investment Banking and partner with our…, Adam Oakley, With more than two decades of investment banking and valuation experience Oakley has expertise in industries including Aerospace & defense and diversified Industrials Prior to joining Mesirow in 2004 he was at Standard & Poors Corporate Value Consulting focusing on intangible asset valuation and other financial advisory services “Mesirow Investment Banking has a long history of…, Rocky Pontikes, adding “I am honored to partner with Adam to lead an extraordinary group of professionals I look forward to continuing our growth across the middle market driven by hard work good judgment and strong integrity” Pontikes has over 25 years of investment banking experience with deep expertise in numerous industry sectors including Business services Distribution & supply chain and Industrials…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…

Adriana Vargas is a Director in Mesirow Public Finance She provides transactional and quantitative support for issuers in the Southwest and Northeast regions Adriana has 19 years of experience in public finance  Prior to joining Mesirow in 2014 she worked at Duncan-Williams where she provided analytical and banking support for issuers in the Midwest Northeast and Southwest regions Before that she…

Adrivit Mukherjee is a Director in Mesirow Public Finance He provides transaction execution deal structuring and quantitative analysis for municipal clients Prior to joining Mesirow in 2018 Adrivit was an Associate at Piper Jaffray within their Transportation Group where he modeled priced and closed a cumulative of $5 billion in fixed income securities for a broad spectrum of transportation and…

Alan Abramson is a Senior Managing Director and Wealth Advisor in Mesirow Wealth Management He works with high net worth individuals families and business owners to create comprehensive wealth management strategies He emphasizes risk adjusted returns to control volatility and exposure to market downturns Alan has 31 years of experience in the financial services industry Prior to joining Mesirow…