Michael Harden

Michael Harden is the Senior Managing Director at AmbroseAdvisors, where he leads the Investment Banking division. He has over 20 years of experience in various financial sectors, including accounting, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) buyouts. His expertise spans multiple industries such as energy, technology, government contracting, breweries, manufacturing, distribution, business services, and construction.123

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Managing Director at AmbroseAdvisors since April 2015.
• Previous Roles:
  • Managing Director at Eureka Capital Partners (2009 - 2015), focusing on M&A and ESOP buyouts.
  • Managing Director at BCC Capital Partners (2003 - 2009), a boutique investment banking firm.
  • M&A Group member at Credit Suisse First Boston (1997 - 2002).
  • Business valuation practice at Arthur Andersen (1995 - 1996).
  • CPA at Coopers & Lybrand (1993 - 1995) .1234

Education and Certifications

• Education: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a B.A. in Business Economics and Accounting (1989 - 1993).
• Certifications:
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Holds Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses from FINRA.124

Additional Contributions

Michael Harden has served as the past chairman of the ESOP Association’s Finance Advisory Committee and continues to be actively involved in various boards, including those of several ESOP-owned companies.2 His extensive background in investment banking and financial advisory makes him a prominent figure in his field.