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Why Investment Banking? How to Answer the Most Boring But Persistent Interview Question of All Time

Mergers and Inquisitions

But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.” I wanted to learn more, so I joined the banking club at my university, worked on a case study for [Deal Name] , and now I’m very interested in the advisory work bankers do.”

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What is a Retainer Fee? (Definition, Examples in Finance)

Peak Frameworks

Retainer fees , an integral part of the finance landscape, offer security for both professionals and clients. While they're seen in numerous sectors, their significance shines particularly in investment banking , private equity, and corporate finance. Investment Bankers M&A advisory is replete with examples of retainer fees.

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12 Concepts We Can Learn From MID Market M&A to use on SMBs from How2Exit's Interview W/ John Carvalho

How2Exit

Carvalho's own journey from working at Deloitte to starting his own M&A advisory firm and co-founding Divestopedia is a testament to the power of focus and specialization. The host introduces John Carvalho, the president of Stone Oak Capital, a Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Firm. John is also the co-founder of Divestopedia.

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