Melanie Castellanos is a Vice President in Mesirow Public Finance She provides transaction execution deal structuring and quantitative analysis for municipal bond issuers Prior to joining Mesirow in 2016 Melanie worked at Samuel A Ramirez & Co where she was a Public Finance Analyst She participated in the municipal debt financings and quantitative analysis of numerous clients in the Midwest …

Melanie has extensive experience leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A transactions for clients in the packaging sector  She has an in depth understanding of dynamics underpinning the packaging sector core value propositions of packaging companies and extensive industry relationships  Melanie has worked on more than 60 transactions for entrepreneur and private equity owned businesses across a…

As you may know May is Mental Health Awareness Month during which advocacy organizations and health professionals across the country raise awareness about this important matter Each year the goal is to fight stigma provide support educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families The topic of mental health is one that we at Mesirow feel…

CHICAGO May 21 2015,  – Mesirow Financial announced that it successfully acquired the 133 acre 14 million square foot Verizon operations center located in Basking Ridge New Jersey for $6503 million Verizon will lease back the full property for a 20-year term with options to extend Led by Senior Managing Directors Garry Cohen and Douglas Barker Mesirow Financial’s Sale-Leaseback Capital group along with its partner…

Mesirow acquires Price Wealth Management an RIA firm based in Stuart Florida , Craig Price CFP ® CTFA becomes a Mesirow Wealth Advisor establishing a local Mesirow Wealth Management presence for high net worth individuals and families in Southeast Florida , Transaction continues momentum of growing presence and headcount in Florida and regional Southeast with initial focus on Wealth Management and Capital Markets, CHICAGO September 3 2024, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced the acquisition of Price Wealth Management an established RIA firm based in Stuart Florida This transaction builds upon Mesirow’s significant existing footprint in the area which also includes offices in Miami and Boca Raton Price Wealth Management was represented by DeVoe & Company a leading consulting firm and…, Brian Price, CEO of Mesirow Wealth Management With the addition of, Craig Price, CFP ® CTFA and, Nancy Zehr, CTFA Senior Client Relationship Specialist Mesirow clients and prospects in Southeast Florida gain proximity to an experienced Wealth Advisor with firsthand understanding of planning considerations specific to the Florida region and focus on comprehensive financial planning Price and his team will gain access to a broader range of investment research resources and the ability to grow their…, Craig Price, “We look forward to deepening Mesirow’s Wealth Management presence in Florida and continuing to advise the families we have long served”   Over the next 2-3 years the firm plans to grow its headcount with an initial focus on Wealth Management and Capital Markets including corporate and governmental clients while also expanding its presence along the west coast of Florida Over the intermediate to…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations 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…

Bastion will operate within Mesirow Global Investment Management and serve as the platform for Mesirow’s Private Credit – Asset-Backed Lending expansion, Acquisition marks the next phase of Mesirow’s strategic plan to expand firm’s alternatives capabilities for institutional investors and high net worth clients , Addition of differentiated private credit product complements firm’s existing alternatives capabilities Mesirow Currency Management Mesirow Private Equity and Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments, CHICAGO January 6 2025, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that it has acquired Bastion Management an asset-backed specialty finance lender The acquisition closed on December 31 2024 Founded in 2013 and based in Stamford CT Bastion is a private credit manager that focuses on the asset-backed specialty finance space lending to the lower middle market across sectors and…, Natalie Brown, Mesirow CEO, “The Bastion team has built an impressive business and culture that aligns well with our own and we are confident that they will be an integral part of Mesirow’s ongoing growth and success” Pictured L to R, Natalie Brown, CEO Mesirow |, Ketan Shah, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel Mesirow |, Jay Braden, CEO Bastion a Mesirow Company |, Tim Reimink, SMD Head of Operations and Co-Head of Asset Management Bastion a Mesirow Company |, Tim Joyce, SMD Head of Business Development and Co-Head of Asset Management Bastion a Mesirow Company “We are thrilled to join Mesirow an independent employee-owned firm whose client-centric approach and emphasis on long-term relationships align seamlessly with our own values” said, Jay Braden, CEO of Bastion, “Mesirows robust distribution platform will enable us to accelerate our growth while continuing to deliver exceptional service to our clients We are proud of our historical performance and excited about the opportunities this partnership brings to expand our lending platform and build on our success” “As Mesirow continues to execute its growth strategy focused on adding best-in-class products to…, Ketan Shah, Mesirow Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel,   DLA served as legal advisors to Mesirow Berkshire Global Advisors served as financial advisor to Bastion and Latham Watkins served as Bastion’s legal advisors   Going forward Mesirow also remains focused on its existing set of established alternatives capabilities – Mesirow Currency Management Mesirow Private Equity and Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments – as well as the…, 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…, About Bastion Management, Bastion is a private investment firm that provides creative financing solutions to small and midsized businesses operating in the alternative finance space throughout North America and in the UK Over a decade since its inception Bastion has closed over 50 transactions and more than $2 billion in total commitments to traditional consumer lending platforms and emerging companies in the financial…

CHICAGO February 26 2020,  – Mesirow (the “firm” today announced the acquisition of the new Las Vegas Raiders corporate headquarters a 323000 square foot building located in Henderson Nevada that includes a team training facility a performance center and general office space The Raiders organization will lease back the property for a 29-year term with an additional 70 years of extension options Led by Senior Managing…

CHICAGO March 12 2018, – Mesirow Financial announced that it successfully completed the sale-leaseback for three Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway” properties located in the Greater Vancouver Regional District Gateway is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada The three acquired properties include the Grand Villa Casino Burnaby Starlight Casino New…

CHICAGO August 17 2016,  – Mesirow Financial announced that it successfully acquired the 512-acre 115-million square-foot Verizon regional headquarters located in Irving Texas valued at $344 million Verizon will lease back the full property for a 20-year term with options to extend Led by Senior Managing Directors Garry Cohen and Douglas Barker Mesirow Financial’s Sale-Leaseback Capital group along with its partner Kawa…