Quarton International named Joe Lavely partner and head of its new Minneapolis office.

Laveley, who has 20 years of investment banking experience, joined Quarton from Green Holcomb Fisher. Lavely also worked at Piper Jaffray.

Andre Augier, partner, chairman and CEO of North America, said, “We are extremely pleased that Joe has decided to join Quarton. His wealth of experience and contacts make him a great addition to the Quarton team. His private equity relationships will bolster our private equity coverage while expanding our reach in North America. Under his leadership and guidance, Quarton looks forward to great success in the Minneapolis market.”

Michigan-based Quarton advises middle-market companies on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising. Quarton was founded in 2015 after a merger between Quarton Partners and Blue Corporate Finance.