Investment Banks

As the North’s leading independent advisory firm, Dow Schofield Watts offers a broad range of services including corporate finance, financial due diligence, business recovery, management and strategy, VAT and tax advisory, forensic services and wealth management. The firm also offers equity finance through their investment arm, PHD Equity Partners. A partner-led service, high quality advice and reputation for achieving results make the firm the advisor of choice for corporates, SMEs and private equity firms alike.

Dowgate Capital provides corporate broking and wealth management services. In corporate broking, the objective is to act for a diverse range of high quality growth companies with a bias towards those involved in technology and media. It is believed that these sectors will have an ongoing need for capital to fund their continued growth and will appeal to both private and institutional investors alike. Dowgate look to identify companies with strong management teams who hold meaningful equity stakes in their businesses which aligns them closely to the interests of all shareholders. Following the introduction of MIFID II, commissions from institutional shareholders have been under severe pressure, so growing corporate broking revenues, including retainers, is a key objective of Dowgate. Services: Research provides exceptional industry insight and comprehensive coverage of corporate clients, comprising written research, models and analyst contact, to institutional clients. Corporate Broking focused on advising entrepreneurs and well regarded management teams that require capital to grow their businesses. Wealth Management offer a comprehensive range of share dealing services with access to in-house research, unbiased expertise and execution capabilities.

Dowling Hales has developed a consistent reputation as the “advisor of choice” dedicated to the insurance sector. It ranks among the top insurance advisors, having advised on over 150 completed transactions representing over $8.1 billion in aggregate value since 2010. Dowling Hales holds a unique position in the market along with its highly regarded strategic partners, including Dowling & Partners, among others. All securities-related transactions are conducted through Hales Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.

Drake Star Partners is a global investment banking firm serving the technology, media and communications (TMC) sectors. With offices in New York, London, Paris, Munich, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Berlin, Amsterdam, Geneva and Tokyo, Drake Star Partners helps its clients maximize the value of their businesses. The firm has an international network of entrepreneurs, fast growing businesses, large corporations, venture capital and private equity firms, family offices and debt providers.

Dresner Partners is a middle market investment bank specializing in merger & acquisition advisory, institutional private placements of debt and equity, valuation and strategic consulting. Its clients are middle market companies operating both in the U.S. and internationally. Its experienced professionals have the foresight necessary to navigate through highly complicated transactions to maximize value for its clients.

Drexel Hamilton is an investment bank that is 100% owned and operated by serviced disabled veterans who served & sacrificed in our nations wars from Vietnam to present day Post 9/11 conflicts. Drexel Hamilton Capital Markets group offers a wide range of capital raising solutions which includes traditional debt and equity underwritings. Its bankers provide hands on, value-added coverage.

Ducera Partners is a leading investment banking advisory practice focused on providing trusted, independent advice and innovative solutions to decision makers in complex and transformative corporate finance transactions. Ducera provides senior level advice to its clients in areas such as corporate restructurings, mergers & acquisitions, private capital solutions and liability management. Since its founding in June 2015, Ducera has advised on over $250 billion in transactions across various industries.

Duff & Phelps is the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients in the areas of valuation, corporate finance, investigations, disputes, cyber security, compliance and regulatory matters, and other governance-related issues. It works with clients across diverse sectors, mitigating risk to assets, operations and people. With Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps since 2018, its firm has nearly 3,500 professionals in 28 countries around the world.

Founded in 1969, Duncan-Williams, Inc. is a family and employee-owned investment firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Under the leadership of Duncan F. Williams, President of Duncan-Williams, Inc., the firm has grown into a nationally recognized financial services provider assisting clients in all 50 states from offices across the country.

Dunn Johnston & Company is a investment bank firm based in Naples, United States.