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Christopher Isaacs has joined Barnes & Thornburg as a partner in New York, further strengthening the firm’s M&A and private equity teams. He is the fourth partner to join the corporate department this year, following the additions of Neil Begley...

Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) added Jeff Brown as independent solutions platform growth director. In this newly created role, Brown will drive strategic growth and development initiatives for independent solutions, including Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network (FiNet) practices and Wells...

Susser Bank has appointed Effie Dennison as executive director of strategic growth and corporate partnerships, a new leadership role supporting the bank’s continued growth across Texas and its commitment to the businesses and communities it serves. Dennison is recognized for...

Potomac Bank appointed Taylor Keenan as senior vice president, director of human resources. Responsibilities include overseeing all human resources functions including talent acquisition, performance coaching, training and leadership development, and overall human resources strategy for the company. Keenan will report...

FS Bancorp and Pacific West Bancorp signed a definitive merger agreement and plan of merger whereby Pacific West will merge into FS Bancorp in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $34.6 million. As of Dec. 31, 2025, on...

Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners, the private credit platform of Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, is acting as administrative agent and sole lender on a $130 million senior secured credit facility for the Sylmar Group. The investment refinances the company’s...

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, appointed Janet Jarrett as senior advisor to support the firm’s growth and expansion plans. She will also join the lending investment committee. Jarrett will leverage her experience in asset-based lending (ABL), equipment finance, structured...

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) has expanded and extended its revolving credit facility for Crave Better Foods, increasing available borrowing capacity by over 90% as the company enters its next phase of profitable growth. The expanded facility follows the successful maturation...

VSS Capital Partners, a private investment firm specializing in the healthcare, education and business services sectors, promoted Brad Corbin to managing director, Aditya Govil and Sai Parepally to principals, Jon-Michael Beckelman to vice president, Jack Lewin to senior associate and...

Star Mountain Capital, an employee-owned investment firm, added Michael Karangelen as managing director and a member of the firm’s executive committee and various investment committees. Karangelen’s relationship with Star Mountain’s team dates back decades, including prior collaborations at Goldman Sachs...