D.A. Davidson Bolsters Capital Advisory with Two Senior Hires
Event summary
- D.A. Davidson adds Tim Meyer and Ted Speyer as Managing Directors to expand its Capital Advisory Group.
- Meyer will lead Private Placements, bringing 25 years of experience and 170 completed financings.
- Speyer will focus on East Coast financial sponsor coverage, with 16 years of investment banking experience.
- Hires strengthen D.A. Davidson's middle-market platform and sponsor relationships.
The big picture
D.A. Davidson's latest hires reflect the growing demand for specialized capital advisory services in the middle market. The firm is positioning itself to better serve private equity firms and emerging growth companies, competing with larger investment banks in the financial sponsor ecosystem. With approximately 1,625 employees and a broad platform spanning wealth management, investment banking, and asset management, D.A. Davidson is expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients across the company lifecycle.
What we're watching
- Middle-Market Focus
- How D.A. Davidson will leverage these hires to deepen its middle-market client relationships and transaction volume.
- Sponsor Coverage
- Whether the expanded East Coast financial sponsor coverage will drive more sponsor-backed transactions.
- Platform Integration
- The pace at which Meyer and Speyer can integrate their expertise into D.A. Davidson's existing Capital Advisory Group.