Join Bankers Edge Advisory at the 2025 Midwest Deal Summit!

The Bankers Edge Advisory team is excited to announce that we will be attending the Small Business Investor Alliance’s (SBIA) 2025 Midwest Deal Summit & DeaLinx. We invite you to connect with us at this premier lower middle market event, held at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago on May 28th and 29th, 2025.

As a leading sell-side M&A advisory firm, we are dedicated to helping business owners navigate their most critical transactions to achieve maximum value and secure their legacy. The Midwest Deal Summit is a fantastic opportunity for us to engage with the nation’s top private equity firms, capital providers, and fellow dealmakers. We are eager to participate in the high-energy DeaLinx sessions to explore new opportunities, discuss current market trends, and build relationships that drive growth and success.

Our team is attending with a clear mission: to connect with forward-thinking investors seeking quality opportunities and to meet business owners who are considering their next strategic move. We bring deep industry expertise and a commitment to providing senior-level attention on every engagement, ensuring a tailored and effective process from start to finish.

Whether you’re an investor looking for your next platform investment or a business owner planning for an exit, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Let’s connect in Chicago to discuss how we can work together to achieve your strategic objectives. Please reach out to schedule a private meeting with our team during the summit.

We look forward to two productive days of networking and deal-making!

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Meet Mitch Vermet,

CFA, CAIA
Managing Director
Our other Managing Director, Mitch Vermet, CFA, CAIA, has a decade of experience in institutional asset management and investment banking. He has served as an integral asset within close-knit investment teams responsible for building portfolios and allocating tactical assets for over $30 billion in institutional capital.
Since earning a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MA in Management from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Mr. Vermet has demonstrated mastery in helping clients manage and structure their balance sheets with strategic asset liability management solutions. He has built a reputation for helping clients strategically manage risk while capitalizing on opportunities across unique macroeconomic scenarios, lending valuable expertise and foresight to clients.  

Mr. Vermet is a member of the CFA Institute and CAIA Association. He is also a Registered Representative of BA Securities, LLC, and a member of FINRA and SIPC.

Meet Richard Consul,

CFA
Managing Director
Richard Consul, CFA, brings unmatched expertise and experience as one of our Managing Directors. Mr. Consul has over 20 years of domestic and international secondary market expertise as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities Strategist.
Since earning a BBA in Finance and an MSE in Financial Engineering from the University of Michigan, Mr. Consul has served as a dedicated business partner to many corporate, banking, and insurance clients. He has built a reputation for helping clients solve and overcome various complex liquidity, risk management, ALM, and secondary market challenges. 
Mr. Consul has lent his expertise to countless financial publications and platforms, including Asset TV, a renowned video research platform for investment professionals. He is a member of the CFA Institute and has received certifications in Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 82, and Series 63 through FINRA.