BERKSHIRE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate, Strategic Consulting in the Financial Institutions Group for Global Clients
A.T. Kearney, Associate, strategic consulting in the financial institutions group for global clients
Education:
INSEAD MBA Fontainebleau, France,
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Denver, CO
Caleb co-leads Berkshire's Securities Industry practice and heads the Firm's Valuation practice.
Caleb joined Berkshire in 1996 and has nearly 40 years of industry experience. During his tenure at Berkshire, Caleb has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions in the institutional asset management, wealth management and mutual fund sectors.
Scott co-leads Berkshire's Wealth Management practice.
Scott joined Berkshire in 2005 and has over 40 years industry experience. Having extensive experience in the New York market in corporate finance, a wide range of M&A transactions in the asset management and insurance industries, Scott is now based in Florida covering our southeast regional efforts. Notable transactions completed in the Southeast region include: recapitalization of Argent Trust, financing for the wealth operations of Warren Averett Accountants and Advisors; advice on recapitalization for Argent Trust; and sale of trust operations of Hibernia Bank a subsidiary of Capital One.
Scott takes an advisory approach with clients. He advises clients on a range of strategic alternatives rather than simply recommending one choice. His transaction experience has included raising capital for clients, providing advice on corporate development alternatives and finding the right capital or strategic partner.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President / New York, NY
Dan is actively involved in all of Berkshire's sector practices.
Dan joined Berkshire in 2016 and is actively involved in the Firm's Private Markets Advisory practice. Dan has extensive M&A and valuation experience across the private markets investment management, traditional investment management, wealth management and securities sectors. He also assists with transaction execution on a number of global Berkshire assignments and co-leads the firm's junior banker development program including recruiting, staffing and training.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal / New York, NY
David is actively involved in all of Berkshire's sector practices.
David joined Berkshire in 2012. He has extensive M&A and valuation experience across the wealth management, investment management, real assets and securities sectors. David assists with transaction execution on a number of global Berkshire assignments and co-leads the Firm's junior banker development program.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / New York, NY
Drew is head of Berkshire's Real Estate practice.
Drew joined Berkshire in 2007 and has over 11 years of industry experience. He has extensive cross-border experience, is actively involved in the firm's private markets coverage as well as the firm's APAC coverage initiative. During his tenure at Berkshire, Drew has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions in the private equity, infrastructure and other alternative asset manager sectors
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor
- in 2009 As a Senior Advisor
- Senior Advisor / New York, NY
Mr. Morriss joined Berkshire in 2009 as a Senior Advisor and will support the business development efforts across the firm's practice areas. George has over 40 years of wealth and asset management industry experience.
George was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at People's Bank, Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was responsible for all accounting, treasury, investment portfolio and capital market activities. Additionally, he managed mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and asset and liability functions.
George began his career in 1970 with Girard Bank in Philadelphia as a portfolio manager in the Trust Department. In 1975, he moved to Girard's investment management subsidiary, Studley Shupert, where he was responsible for portfolio management activities. In 1979, he joined Connecticut National Bank as the senior trust investment officer.
He received an BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Temple University and attended the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School. George is a director/trustee of the Neuberger Berman Mutual Funds. He chairs the audit committee, is the vice-chair of the closed end funds committee and is a member of the executive committee. He is a director of the Steben Multi-Strategy and Alternative Funds and chairs the audit committee. He is also a member of the Principal Transaction Committee of One William Street, a hedge and private equity firm.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal / Sydney, Australia
Glenn co-manages the Australian business and is actively involved in all of Berkshire's local sector practices
Glenn joined Berkshire in 2017 to assist in setting up Berkshire's Sydney office and has over 20 years of financial services industry experience. He is responsible for the execution of M&A transactions in Australia and the corporate responsibilities of the local operations. Glenn has been involved in a wide range of merger and acquisition transactions in the Funds Management and Banking sectors.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor
- Senior Advisor / New York, NY
Bruce is the co-founder of Berkshire.
Bruce founded Berkshire in 1983, pioneering the concept of providing independent merger, acquisition and strategic advisory services for investment managers and securities firms. He has over 40 years of industry experience. During his tenure at Berkshire, Bruce has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions across all sectors of the asset management and securities industries.
Job Titles:
- Co - Head, Financial Institutions Group
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / London, United Kingdom
John leads Berkshire's European franchise.
John joined Berkshire in 2013 and has over 20 years of industry experience with extensive cross-border experience. He is based in London and leads our European franchise and is also involved in business development efforts in APAC. During his tenure, John has advised on a wide range of asset and wealth management M&A transactions across real estate, infrastructure, equities and credit/fixed income.
Prior Experience:
UBS Investment Bank, Managing Director, Global Financial Institutions Group
KPMG, Manager, Financial Business Unit - Audit Division (London and Sydney)
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / New York, NY
Jon leads Berkshire's Investment Management practice.
Jon joined Berkshire in 1998 and has over 30 years of industry experience. He brings to Berkshire extensive experience in transactions involving banks, thrifts, asset managers, broker dealers, and finance companies. During his tenure at Berkshire, Jon has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions in the Real Assets, Wealth Management and Securities industries.
Job Titles:
- Chief Administrative Officer
Julie leads Berkshire's Operations, Human Resources and Regulatory Compliance efforts.
Julie joined Berkshire in February 2000 and has over 20 years of industry experience. She is responsible for the firm's internal operations including, Benefits, Payroll, Performance, Corporate Citizenship Program Management, Recruiting Coordination, Regulatory Reporting and Shareholder Administration. Julie plays a leading role in the corporate governance of the firm in addition to the professional development of the administrative professional team.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President / New York, NY
Justin is actively involved in all of Berkshire's sector practices.
Justin joined Berkshire in 2017. He is actively involved in the Firm's Private Markets Advisory practice with a focus on real estate and real assets. Justin has extensive M&A and valuation experience across the private markets investment management, traditional investment management, wealth management and securities sectors. He also assists with transaction execution on a number of global Berkshire assignments and co-leads the firm's junior banker development program including recruiting, staffing and training.
Job Titles:
- Investment Counsel / Stifel Financial ( 2014 )
Job Titles:
- Management / American Capital CLO Management ( 2017 )
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / New York, NY
Mitch leads Berkshire's Financial Technology coverage and practice.
Mitch joined Berkshire in 2004 and has over 30 years of industry experience. Mitch has advised on a wide range of M&A and capital raise transactions for clients across the financial technology and financial services sectors.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Sydney, Australia
Nelson leads Berkshire's Australian, New Zealand and South East Asia business practice.
Nelson joined Berkshire in 2017 to setup Berkshire's Sydney office and has over 20 years of industry experience. He is responsible for the Firm's new business development efforts in South East Asia and Pacific region and is responsible for the Berkshire Australia's local operations. Nelson has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions in the Funds Management, Wealth Management and general financial services sectors.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President / New York, NY
Opal is actively involved in all of Berkshire's sector practices.
Opal joined Berkshire in 2016. She is actively involved in the firm's Private Markets Advisory practice. She has extensive M&A and valuation experience across the private markets investment management, traditional investment management and wealth management sectors. She also assists with transaction execution on a number of cross-border Berkshire assignments and co-leads the Firm's junior banker development program including recruiting, staffing and training.
Job Titles:
- Assistant to the Chairman
- Associate Director, Strategic Planning Group
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal / London, United Kingdom
Philip is actively involved in all of Berkshire's sector practices.
Philip joined Berkshire in 2014. He has extensive M&A and valuation experience across the private markets investment management, traditional investment management and wealth management sectors, including cross-border, cross-sector and private & public company experience. Philip assists with transaction execution on a number of global Berkshire assignments and is part of managing the Firm's junior banker development program.
Prior Experience:
Nordea, Corporate Finance / M&A (Stockholm)
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / New York, NY
Bruce is the co-founder of Berkshire and co-leads the Firm's Wealth Management practice.
Bruce joined Mr. McEver in establishing Berkshire in 1983 as the first independent investment bank covering the investment management and securities industries. He has over 35 years of industry experience and is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events. During his tenure at Berkshire, Bruce has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions in the real estate, mutual fund and institutional sectors.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor
- Founder and Managing Partner of RLR Strategic Partners
- Senior Advisor / New York, NY
Mr. Roth rejoined Berkshire in 2018 as a Senior Advisor. Larry has over 35 years of industry experience and will support the business development efforts across the firm's practice areas. From 2001 - 2006, Larry was a partner at the firm focused on advising clients in the wealth management, securities and investment banking industries.
Larry Roth is Founder and Managing Partner of RLR Strategic Partners, where he works closely with senior management teams and boards of directors across the wealth management space to deliver high-impact strategic growth plans, as well as plan execution support. Mr. Roth previously served as CEO of AIG Advisor Group, as well as CEO of Cetera Financial Group, two of the nation's largest networks of independent financial advice firms, encompassing thousands of independent wealth management practices across the country. Larry began his professional career at Deloitte as a CPA.
Mr. Roth received his J.D. from the University of Detroit's School of Law and a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. He also graduated from the Owner / President Management Program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Business Administration.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor
- Senior Advisor / New York, NY
Mr. Miles joined Berkshire in 1998 and has over 50 years of industry experience. While a Partner at the firm, he co-led Berkshire's securities industry practice. He became a Senior Advisor in 2018 and will continue to support business development efforts across the firm's practice areas.
Dick was formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of Butcher and Company, following his tenure as Chief Financial Officer of Butcher & Singer, Inc., its brokerage subsidiary. Dick also spent ten years in London with Merrill Lynch & Co., where as a Managing Director in the Capital Markets Group, he held a variety of management, marketing and transaction execution responsibilities. He began his career in corporate finance at Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
Dick is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Following service as a Lieutenant, USN, he received his MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Dick is a Director of The Pennsylvania Trust Company and Clark Capital Management Group.
Job Titles:
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Technology Officer / New York, NY
Rudy leads Berkshire's IT department.
Rudy joined Berkshire in 2005 and has over 25 years of industry experience in Informational Technology. Rudy provides leadership for the continued development of an innovative, robust, and secure information technology environment throughout Berkshire. His primary responsibilities encompass a wide variety of strategic technology issues: governance and policy, resource allocation, information technology delivery of IT infrastructure, service, security systems and compliance.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Principal / New York, NY
Sean is actively involved in all of Berkshire's sector practices.
Sean joined Berkshire in 2012. He has extensive M&A and valuation experience across the private markets investment management, traditional investment management, wealth management, and securities sectors. Sean assists with transaction execution on a number of global Berkshire assignments and also co-leads the Firm's junior banker development program.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President / New York, NY
Stephen is actively involved in all of Berkshire's sector practices.
Stephen joined Berkshire in 2017. He has extensive M&A and valuation experience across the wealth management, investment management, securities and financial technology sectors. Stephen assists with transaction execution on a number of global Berkshire assignments and also co-leads the Firm's junior banker development program.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / New York, NY
Ted founded Berkshire's private markets advisory practice covering the firm's major clients world-wide in private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure and other alternative asset manager sectors.
Ted joined Berkshire in 2000 and brings more than 20 years of experience providing strategic and transaction advice to investment management firms and financial institutions globally. During his tenure at Berkshire, Ted has developed an industry leading track record connecting alternative asset managers of all types with financial and strategic partners that provide GP co-investment capital, expansion capital for new funds, access to new clients and a broad range of value enhancing services to drive accelerated growth opportunities. In his role leading the practice, Ted works to develop confidential relationships with prospective clients well in advance of active engagements as they contemplate their strategic alternatives.
Job Titles:
- Head of Global Marketing
- Head of Global Marketing / New York, NY
- Media Inquiries
Valerie leads Berkshire's Global Marketing Department
Valerie joined Berkshire in 2022 and has over 15 years of B2C and B2B marketing industry experience. Valerie is responsible for the firm's 360 global marketing efforts which encompass digital marketing, brand management, lead generation, PR, marketing-technology integration and project management. Prior to joining Berkshire, Valerie worked in the retail marketing sector, spearheading branding and marketing strategy for Fortune 500 companies and brands.