The DAK Group adds two hires to address mid-market M&A growth

The DAK Group, a boutique investment bank specializing in mergers, acquisitions and business succession planning for middle-market companies, announced Oct. 10 the addition of investment banking analysts Maxwell Hutchins and Keeghan Krause.

Hutchins and Krause will contribute to the firm’s deal team, where they will develop deal materials, perform detailed financial analysis and support the transaction process.

Hutchins previously served as an investment banking analyst at Copper Run Capital. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Ohio State University and a Series 63 Certification.

Krause’s prior experience includes investment banking summer analyst roles at Truist Securities and Dunning Capital. He holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business.

“We have built The DAK Group by attracting exceptional talent to our firm,” said Alan J. Scharfstein, CEO of The DAK Group. “As we continue to grow, we are committed to providing best-in-class service and personalized attention to our clients at every stage of the process.”

The DAK Group, founded in 1984, serves mid-market privately held businesses in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, business sales, strategic leadership advisory, valuations, and fairness opinions.