SSG Capital Advisors announced it hired four investment banking professionals to the team.

Matthew J. Arden, associate, most recently served as an senior associate with Graham Partners Operating, where he was responsible for portfolio management, as well as supporting post-acquisition strategic initiatives, divestitures and fund valuations. He is a member of the Turnaround Management Association.

Brian Martin, associate, was previously VP in the valuation advisory services practice of Duff & Phelps, where he advised clients on business, equity and debt valuations; intellectual property and intangible asset valuations; purchase price allocations; and impairment testing for a variety of financial reporting and tax purposes. He is a member of the Turnaround Management Association.

Brett E. Kravitt, analyst, most formerly a member of Ernst & Young, LLP’s Business Advisory practice, where he provided performance improvement and risk management services to financial service institutions. He is a member of the Turnaround Management Association.

Brian A. McAuley, analyst, most recently serves as an analyst on the Fund Investment Team at Hamilton Lane, where he evaluated various private equity funds for investment opportunities across all strategies, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital and special situations funds. He is a member of the Turnaround Management Association.

The four will be responsible for creating valuation models, performing financial analyses, conducting market and buyer research and preparing transaction progress reports. They will work closely with SSG senior investment bankers advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructuring and valuation engagements. They will be based in the firm’s West Conshohocken, PA, headquarters.

“We are pleased to welcome these exceptional professionals,” said J. Scott Victor, managing director. “SSG strives to recruit the best and brightest of the next generation and the additions to our team will further build on the momentum the firm has achieved to date.”