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For Independent Sponsors: The Performance Gap Has Closed, but the Credibility Gap Remains

Across 846 deals, independent sponsors delivered a 23.8% median IRR versus 18.5% for matched buyouts, with no meaningful increase in downside risk. The real challenge now is certainty to close.
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Bankers Edge Advises Osage Capital on Specialty Credit Facility

Osage Capital secures Specialty Credit Facility to acquire auto injury medical debt portfolios, advised by Bankers Edge.
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CPI vs. the Fed: Why Inflation Is the Real Constraint

Headline CPI hit a three-year high while real wages turned negative. Why inflation, not the Fed, is the real constraint on capital costs and deal underwriting now.
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Credit Market Update – May 2026

The biggest question heading into the second half of 2026 isn't whether the economy is slowing, it's whether inflation will stay stubborn enough to keep the Fed on hold. With AI-driven investment reshaping the growth outlook and dealmakers remaining active, the disconnect between sentiment and fundamentals is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
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Sean F. Brennan, MPS, Vice President of Business Development at Bankers Edge Advisory

Bankers Edge Advisory Names Sean F. Brennan as Vice President of Business Development

Bankers Edge Advisory announces Sean F. Brennan, MPS has joined the firm as Independent Advisor and Vice President of Business Development, bringing 15+ years of capital formation experience in commercial real estate.
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Neal Searle, Vice President of Business Development at Bankers Edge Advisory

Bankers Edge Advisory Names Neal Searle as Vice President of Business Development

Bankers Edge Advisory announces Neal Searle has joined the firm as Independent Advisor and Vice President of Business Development, bringing 20+ years of banking and capital structuring experience to the middle-market platform.
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America’s Structural Long Position in Oil: Rethinking the Oil-Price Shock

The US produces 13.6M barrels/day - production revenue now exceeds the entire household energy burden. Why higher oil may hurt America far less than higher mortgage rates.
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Bankers Edge at SBIA’s Midwest Deal Summit, Chicago

Bankers Edge Advisory is attending the Small Business Investor Alliance’s Midwest Deal Summit in Chicago, May 27–28 - connecting with dealmakers shaping the lower middle market M&A ecosystem.
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Credit Market Update – April 2026

U.S. GDP growth slowed to 0.7% in Q4 2025, with Atlanta Fed GDPNow currently tracking ~3.7% for Q1 2026, driven by strong consumer spending and a reduced trade deficit. ​ Inflation is easing, and trade policies are boosting domestic production and import substitution. ​
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The Consumer Backdrop Is Stronger Than Headlines Suggest (Podcast)

Markets rarely give perfect clarity. Richard Consul on why the consumer backdrop remains strong - 4.2% unemployment, low continuing claims, real wage growth - despite oil and geopolitics.
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For Independent Sponsors: The Performance Gap Has Closed, but the Credibility Gap Remains

Across 846 deals, independent sponsors delivered a 23.8% median IRR versus 18.5% for matched buyouts, with no meaningful increase in downside risk. The real challenge now is certainty to close.

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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.

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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.
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