John Moriarty

John Moriarty is a Managing Director in Baird's Global Financial Sponsors Group, specializing in investment banking.1 He has been with Baird since 2007, bringing extensive experience in the financial industry.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Baird, Moriarty had a 13-year tenure in the investment banking group at AG Edwards (now Wachovia Securities), where he established their west coast technology investment banking practice.1 During his time at AG Edwards, he led various transactions including public and private equity financings, convertible securities offerings, and M&A assignments.1

Earlier Career

Before his investment banking career, Moriarty worked at KPMG Peat Marwick from 1989 to 1992 as a senior-level auditor, responsible for public and private company financial audits.1

Education

Moriarty holds impressive academic credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (cum laude) from Georgetown University
• MBA in finance and marketing from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University
• Graduate of the Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania1

Current Role and Location

As a Managing Director at Baird, Moriarty is based in the Denver Metropolitan Area.34 He is part of Baird's Global Financial Sponsors Group, which provides coverage and transaction experience for financial sponsor clients worldwide.2

Additional Involvement

Moriarty has also been involved in community service, having served as a Member of the Board of Directors for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley from 2012 to 2018.5