Open Menu FOR OUR CLIENTS EDWARDS INVESTMENT BANKING Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.’s (Edwards) Investment Banking group is an established and growing middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital raising financial advisory practice. The Investment Banking team focuses on advising clients primarily in the consumer, services and industrial sectors. Our team has a highly successful record of selling companies and providing guidance on capital requirements, structure and availability. OUR INVESTMENT BANKING TEAM Doug Rubenstein, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Director of Capital Markets Douglas.rubenstein@benjaminfedwards.com 314-480-1010 Shelby Schagrin, Managing Director & Co-Head of Investment Banking Shelby.schagrin@benjaminfedwards.com 314-480-1032 Philip Metzger, Vice President Investment Banking Philip.metzger@benjaminfedwards.com 314-480-1014 Sam Chisholm, Investment Banking Analyst Sam.chisholm@benjaminfedwards.com Moises Garza, Investment Banking Associate Moises.garza@benjaminfedwards.com Jared Marr, Investment Banking Analyst jared.marr@benjaminfedwards.com CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES The group’s senior investment bankers have over 100 years of collective investment banking experience providing a full range of M&A services and corporate finance advice to business owners and company leaders. Our approach is to understand the strategic and financial objectives of each client, and then structure the engagement to meet the client’s needs by providing the best solution. The Edwards team excels at assisting our clients in evaluating strategic alternatives, planning and executing successful exit strategies and acquisitions, and providing impartial advice on sourcing required capital. Selling Middle-Market Companies Selling a business can be complex, but our experienced team of highly accomplished investment bankers successfully manages the transaction from engagement to completion. We are a creative and tenacious team that listens well, advocates for our clients and delivers results. The Edwards investment banking team understands the selling process and provides senior leadership and involvement throughout the engagement. Our investment banking team has extensive experience in each key element of the selling process including: Reviewing client objectives and understanding the business in depth Presenting and positioning the business Targeting and approaching potential buyers Communicating with potential buyers Managing due diligence Negotiating optimal terms and agreements Closing the deal to achieve maximum value Our years of experience in investment banking have shown us the importance of managing the ups and downs of each transaction. We maintain a positive and pragmatic perspective throughout the process, while upholding strict confidentiality. Our goal is to always meet or exceed client expectations. Advising on Buying Companies We advise business owners and senior leaders on potential acquisitions and related capital requirements. We develop a framework and approach for acquisitions, identify potential targets, contact prospects, perform informal market valuations and negotiate transactions for buyers. In addition, when appropriate, we assist clients in locating the optimal type and structure of debt and/or equity capital to fund an acquisition. Advising on Capital Raising We advise clients on the optimal way to access capital from both banks and alternative debt and equity financing providers. We bring an experienced and impartial perspective to our capital raising clients. We assist clients in connection with funding a planned or potential acquisition, or in raising debt or equity financing to fund the operations and/or growth of the business. Our experienced team works with each client to review capital market conditions and funding alternatives. We customize the approach to meet specific client requirements, with a focus on matching the capital structure to the business. SELECTED TRANSACTIONS ARTICLES OF INTEREST Do you know the value of your business? When is the right time to sell your company? What to do if a potential buyer approaches you. Selling your business: Who is the right buyer? Key considerations in successfully selling your company. What do Benjamin F. Edwards investment bankers do to sell a business? Benjamin F. Edwards® 1 N Brentwood Blvd, Ste 850 St. Louis, Missouri 63105 TF (855) 382-1600 BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS CLIENT RELATIONSHIP SUMMARY EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT CLIENT RELATIONSHIP SUMMARY Check the background of this firm on FINRA's BrokerCheck CLIENT ACCESS Learn more about the information we collect about you when you visit our website or open an account with us. Important Disclosures | Privacy and Security | Order Routing and Execution | Sitemap | Careers © 2021 Benjamin F. Edwards. All rights reserved. Terms of Use. Benjamin F. Edwards® & Co. 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