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Mesirow Strengthens Investment Banking Team

Mesirow, an independent financial services firm based in Chicago, has recently announced the addition of two senior professionals, William "Bill" Lynch and Garry Vaynberg, to its Investment Banking group. This strategic move aligns with the firm's objective to enhance its sector-specific expertise and reinforce its commitment to delivering significant value across its operational domains.

New Appointments

William Lynch and Garry Vaynberg have joined Mesirow as Managing Directors, bringing with them decades of invaluable experience in the investment banking realm. Mesirow’s commitment to building a strong middle-market investment banking platform is notably underscored by these new appointments. It’s a clear signal of the firm's intention to deepen its industry coverage with highly qualified senior talent.

Lynch will collaborate with Nathan Moeri within Mesirow's Industrial Technology practice, aiming to bolster the firm's existing expertise and connections in the safety and security sectors. On the other hand, Vaynberg's focus will be on distribution and supply chain, offering deep insights from an extensive career that includes numerous successful transactions.

Expertise and Experience

Bill Lynch enters with a robust background, having over 20 years of investment banking experience. He is recognized for his expertise in sectors that include security, maritime technology, and service-oriented revenue models. Before joining Mesirow, Lynch held pivotal roles at Imperial Capital and ProFinance Associates, directing mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions across numerous high-margin industries.

Garry Vaynberg, who comes from Piper Sandler, has an impressive record of advising on more than 100 transactions encompassing areas such as sell-side assignments, legal fairness opinions, and equity offerings. Starting his career at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Vaynberg's career trajectory includes significant contributions to middle-market private equity at ShoreView Industries, indicating his comprehensive understanding of the investment landscape.

A Focus on Growth

Rocky Pontikes, Co-Head of Mesirow Investment Banking, echoed the excitement regarding Lynch and Vaynberg's appointments, emphasizing the importance of their backgrounds in fostering Mesirow’s growth narrative. This development also signals Mesirow's strategy to empower its focus on active sectors such as Industrial Technology and Distribution/Supply Chain, both of which remain pivotal as the firm positions itself for growth in 2026 and beyond.

Adam Oakley, also a Co-Head at Mesirow, expressed confidence that the duo’s industry experience and insight will allow the firm to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of clients engaged in sectors experiencing significant merger and acquisition activities.

Mesirow's Commitment

Mesirow is dedicated to offering advisory services within the M&A sphere, corporate finance, and capital markets across a wide range of sectors. The firm’s approach is rooted in fostering relationships with key industry players, ensuring their strategic advice is backed by informed market understanding. The firm's dedication to sector-focused investment banking is evident in the leadership by senior bankers who guide every transaction to achieve successful outcomes.

Founded in 1937, Mesirow is recognized not only as a leading investment banking firm but also as a reputable entity in the financial services landscape. Having been named among the best places to work in Chicago multiple times, Mesirow continues to cultivate a culture of excellence while driving growth trajectories for its clients and partners alike.

For further information, insights into their services, and more about Mesirow’s investment banking team, visit mesirow.com/investment-banking.