A leading investment bank connecting capital with opportunity since 2014

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BY THE NUMBERS

Recognized industry leadership.

No. 2
Advisor in U.S. M&A for announced deals <$2B *
No. 1
Bank M&A advisor by number of deals for the 13th consecutive year **
No. 2
Senior underwriter of municipal negotiated U.S. transactions ***
No. 1
Financial advisor in U.S. for energy services M&A ****
* Source: industry rankings 2025
** Based on completed transactions in calendar year
A partner built around your ambitions.
40+ years of partnership
ABOUT Waller Helms

A partner built around your ambitions.

Waller Helms is a full-service investment bank and institutional securities firm serving corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit clients, and institutional investors.

For decades, our culture has been defined by a single principle: put clients first. We bring deep sector expertise, candid advice, and seamless execution to every engagement.

About Us

What we do

Investment Banking Public Finance Equities Research Fixed Income Alternative Asset Management
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Sectors

Specialized teams. Deep market knowledge. A history of advising the most influential companies across global industries.

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Consumer

Consumer products, retail, restaurants, and consumer technology.

Healthcare

Biopharma, medical devices, healthcare services, and life sciences.

Technology

Enterprise software, fintech, internet, semiconductors, and digital media.

Real Estate

REITs, real estate operating companies, and commercial property markets.

Education

Higher education, K-12, EdTech, and education services.

Government

State, local, and federal advisory and public-sector finance.

Financial Services

Banks, insurance, asset management, and specialty finance.

Energy, Power, & Infrastructure

Renewables, utilities, energy transition, and infrastructure assets.

Investment Banking Transactions

ALL TRANSACTIONS
Personalis, Inc. on an ATM offering
JOINT PLACEMENT AGENT
BNCCORP, Inc. has been acquired by OppFi Inc.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Medallion Financial Corp. on its senior unsecured notes
SOLE PLACEMENT AGENT
Hodes Weill & Associates has been acquired by Chatham Financial
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Nektar Therapeutics on its follow-on offering
ACTIVE BOOKRUNNER
Peach State Bancshares, Inc. has merged with United Community Banks, Inc.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. on its CMFO
SOLE BOOKRUNNER
FIS Chemicals has been sold to Shrieve Chemical Company, LLC
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. on its follow-on offering
PASSIVE BOOKRUNNER
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. on its debt financing
PASSIVE BOOKRUNNER
Adams Community Bank has merged with Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Tamboran Resources on its CMFO
CO-MANAGER
Pipelines 2 Data has been acquired by STATS Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on its CMFO
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Richard Bernstein Advisors has been acquired by Janus Henderson
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Blue Bird Corporation has acquired the remaining 50% interest in Micro Bird Inc.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
1864 Bancorp Inc. on its subordinated notes offering
SOLE PLACEMENT AGENT
Quality Collision Group on its debt financing
SOLE PLACEMENT AGENT
HMH Holding Inc. on its IPO
JOINT BOOKRUNNER
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation on its preferred stock commitment
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
$15.5 Million

City of Sherwood, Washington County, OR

Full Faith and Credit Obligations
SERIES 2026
SOLE MANAGER
$104.5 Million

High Star Ranch Infrastructure Financing District, UT

Special Assessment Bonds (High Star Ranch Assessment Area)
SERIES 2026
SOLE MANAGER
$4.7 Million

City of Southgate, KY

Special Obligation Revenue and Subordinate Bonds (Sunrock Project)
SERIES 2026 B&C
SOLE MANAGER
$55.7 Million

Raleigh Housing Authority, NC

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Union at Capital)
SERIES 2026 A, B1&2, &C
SOLE MANAGER
$20.3 Million

City of Sikeston, MO

Board of Municipal Utilities Certificates of Participation
SERIES 2026
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
$63.8 Million

Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County, AL

Special Tax School Warrants
SERIES 2026
CO-MANAGER
$2.0 Billion

Regents of the University of California

General Revenue Bonds
SERIES 2026 CE&CF
CO-MANAGER
$664.1 Million

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Turnpike Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds
SERIES 2026 & 2026A
CO-MANAGER
$9.4 Million

City of Rialto, CA

Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Renaissance) Special Tax Bonds
SERIES 2026
SOLE MANAGER
$19.4 Million

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District, Polk County, IA

General Obligation School Bonds
SERIES 2026
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
$17.6 Million

Inlivian, NC

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Vue at Honeywood)
SERIES 2026 A&B-1&2
SOLE MANAGER
$136.1 Million

Metro Water Recovery, CO

Sewer Improvement Bonds
SERIES 2026
CO-MANAGER
$28.8 Million

Fillmore County School District 0025, Fillmore Central Public Schools, NE

General Obligation School Building Bonds
SERIES 2026
SOLE MANAGER
$9.6 Million

Center Point-Urbana Community School District, Linn County, IA

General Obligation School Bonds
SERIES 2026
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
$75.0 Million

Midway Independent School District, McLennan County, TX

School Building Bonds
SERIES 2026
LEAD MANAGER
$56.6 Million

Public Water Supply District No. 2 of St. Charles County, MO

Refunding Certificates of Participation
SERIES 2026A
LEAD MANAGER
$117.2 Million

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS

Sales Tax Special Obligation Bonds (Northwest Speedway Star Bond District Program)
SERIES 2026
SOLE MANAGER
$41.0 Million

City of Saginaw Hospital Finance Authority, MI

Hospital Revenue Bonds (Covenant Medical Center, Inc.)
SERIES 2026L
SOLE MANAGER
$16.6 Million

City of Bellingham, WA

Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds
SERIES 2026
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
$100.0 Million

Muscatine Power and Water City of Muscatine, IA

Electric Revenue Bonds
SERIES 2026 A&B
SOLE MANAGER
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LEADERSHIP

Our People

A senior team that has navigated every market cycle alongside our clients.

Chad Beckelham

Chad Beckelham

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
Christine Doyle

Christine Doyle

President
John Avey

John Avey

Global Co-Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets
Jefferey Kahn

Jefferey Kahn

Chief Financial Officer
Bert Smith

Bert Smith

General Counsel and Secretary
Jeremy Lamere

Jeremy Lamere

Chief Human Capital Officer
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