May 14, 2024 – Blue River Financial Group welcomed a new team member in Q1 of 2024, and recently announced a promotion. Matthew Feldman joined our M&A Advisory team, and Evan Haigh was promoted to Director.
Matthew Feldman joined Blue River as Managing Director. He brings over 15 years of investment banking experience in all aspects of deal execution and deal management. Matt has originated and led corporate finance transactions across a range of industries, including consumer products and retail, industrials, building products, and healthcare. During his career, Matthew has been involved in transactions that totaled over $30 billion in enterprise value. He was recognized as 2020 M&A Rising Star by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
Matthew earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Political Science from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, graduating with high distinction. He maintains Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses with FINRA.
William Loftis, Blue River’s Co-Founder and Managing Partner said, “Matt Feldman represents another illustration of Blue River’s commitment to investment banking excellence, especially in the realm of representing business owners through the selling process. Matt’s M&A insights were developed and sharpened in Ann Arbor, Manhattan, and Detroit. He comes with endorsements from a broad swath of M&A attorneys, CPAs, wealth managers, and other deal advisors. Matt’s professional credentials are impeccable, but character is his true distinction. He has heartfelt convictions to honor those he serves, including his beautiful family. We are extraordinarily proud to have Matt on our team.”
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn or reach out @ mfeldman@goblueriver.com.
Evan Haigh joined Blue River over five years ago and was recently promoted to Director. He is a NACVA Certified Valuation Analyst, responsible for Blue River’s valuation division and leading sell-side engagements. Evan has been recognized as a 2021, 30 Under Thirty Honoree by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). In 2023, he earned the Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) designation from the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA). Evan was recently recognized by ACG Detroit as 2023 Rising Star of the Year.
“Evan is an exceptional young man of character, talent, and drive,” said William. “His routinely excellent efforts on behalf of clients and team members have helped Blue River become a better company.”
Connect with Evan on LinkedIn or reach out @ ehaigh@goblueriver.com.
About Blue River
Blue River Financial Group is a middle market merger and acquisition advisory firm. We assist corporations, private equity groups and individuals in the sale and acquisition of businesses and have completed assignments in multiple business segments. With over 20 years of experience spanning across 50 global industries, Blue River provides a suite of services to middle market clients including corporate development, private equity support, valuations, and transaction consulting, placing a premium on relationship-centered transaction counsel and client focus.
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