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Sean Brennan, Vice President, Bankers Edge Advisory

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

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Neal Searle, Vice President, Bankers Edge Advisory

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

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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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Oil Up 21.3% in a Month: What It Means for Cost of Capital

Energy commodities jumped 21.3% in a single month - the biggest spike since 2022. Core CPI moved only 0.2%. What the oil shock means for cost of capital, lender appetite, and deal structuring.
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Credit Market Update – March 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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Driving M&A Conversations: BEA at ACG DealMAX 2026

Bankers Edge Advisory is back in Las Vegas from April 27-29 for ACG DealMAX.
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Be a Street Economist: Reading the Economy in Real Time (Podcast)

Stop waiting for economic reports. Richard Consul on being a “street economist” - using everyday observations as real-time economic signals before the data catches up.
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Bankers Edge Advisory Names Sean F. Brennan as Vice President of Business Development

For Immediate Release June 6, 2026 Sean F. Brennan, MPS, Vice President of Business Development DETROIT, MI – Bankers Edge Advisory, LLC today announced that Sean F. Brennan, MPS has...

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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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