Shane McDaniel

Shane McDaniel is an experienced corporate finance professional currently serving as the Managing Director of Investment Banking at Mesirow Financial in the Greater Chicago Area.1 With a career spanning over two decades in the financial industry, McDaniel has established himself as a seasoned expert in investment banking, strategic advisory, and corporate finance.

Career Highlights

Current Role:: As Managing Director of Investment Banking at Mesirow Financial, McDaniel has been in this position since February 2018.1 Mesirow Financial is an independent, employee-owned firm founded in 1937, specializing in investment, risk management, and advisory services.

Areas of Expertise::

• Working closely with executives, private equity firms, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, and family offices
• Identifying and executing strategic M&A transactions
• Focus on growth-oriented technology-enabled companies across various industries and market sectors

Previous Experience

McDaniel's professional journey includes several notable positions:

• Managing Partner at MVP Advisors, LLC (March 2016 - Present)
• Managing Director, Technology & Services Investment Banking at Raymond James Financial Inc. (December 2011 - February 2016)
• Managing Director at Metronome Partners LLC (June 2010 - December 2011)
• Founding Partner at Marksman Venture Partners (January 2009 - June 2010)
• Vice President at Billow Butler & Company (September 1997 - December 2001)
• Associate at Citigroup Capital Strategies (January 1996 - September 1997)
• Senior Consultant, Corporate Finance Consulting at Arthur Andersen LLP - Chicago (January 1994 - January 1996)1

Education

McDaniel holds strong academic credentials:

• MBA in Strategic Management & Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2001 - 2003)
• B.A. in Economics & Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1989 - 1993)1

Throughout his career, Shane McDaniel has demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, M&A strategies, and investment banking, with a particular focus on technology-enabled companies and middle-market businesses.