The quality of our services and the performance of our personnel have been validated consistently by awards presented to us by independent North American and European financial services publications and investment banking industry associations.
2021

Finalist Boutique Specialist Investment Bank of the Year (2021)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Atlas Awards
Recipient: JKC

Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Atlas Awards
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.

Recapitalization Deal of the Year - $100 million to $500 million (2021)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Atlas Awards
Recipient: Energy Distribution Partners
2020

Equity Financing Deal of the Year in the United States (2020)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acqusitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Middle-Market Investment Bank of the Year in the United States (2020)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Capital Raising Advisory of the Year in the United States (2020)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Leading Advisor of the Year in the United States (2020)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.
2019

Finalist Energy Deal of the Year (2019)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acqusitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Finalist for Equity Financing Deal of the Year (2019)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Middle-Market Investment Bank of the Year in the United States (2019)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Capital Raising Advisory of the Year in the United States (2019)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Leading Advisor of the Year in the United States (2019)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.
2018

Middle-Market Investment Bank of the Year in the United States (2018)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Capital Raising Advisory of the Year in the United States (2018)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Leading Advisor of the Year in the United States (2018)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.

Top 50: Americas Rising Dealmakers (2018)
Awarded by
Global Mergers & Acquisitions Network
Recipient: Private: David A. Kakareka
2017

Materials Deal of the Year In the United States (2017)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

U.S.A. Private Equity Deal of the Year in the $5 million to $50 million range (2017)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Atlas Awards
Recipient: JKC

Middle-Market Investment Bank of the Year in the United States (2017)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Capital Raising Advisory of the Year in the United States (2017)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Middle-Market Investment Bank of the Year - USA (2017)
Awarded by
Wealth & Finance International Magazine’s 2017 Alternative Investment Awards
Recipient: JKC

Recognized Leaders in Private Equity Transactions - USA (2017)
Awarded by
Wealth & Finance International Magazine’s 2017 Alternative Investment Awards
Recipient: JKC

Leading Advisor of the Year in the United States (2017)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.

Emerging Leader in the United States (2017)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: Private: David A. Kakareka

Finalist for Boutique Investment Bank of the Year in the United States (2017)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Atlas Awards
Recipient: JKC

Finalist for Private Equity Deal of the Year in the United States ($10 to $25 million) (2017)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC
2016

Best Equity Capital Raising Transaction (2016)
Awarded by
Wealth & Finance International Magazine’s 2016 Alternative Investment Awards
Recipient: JKC

Middle-Market Investment Bank of the Year in the United States (2016)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Capital Raising Advisory of the Year in the United States (2016)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Best for Sophisticated Middle-Market Investment Banking Services - USA (2016)
Awarded by
Wealth & Finance International Magazine’s 2016 Alternative Investment Awards
Recipient: JKC

Boutique Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Firm of the Year in the United States (2016)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Leading Advisor of the Year in the United States (2016)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.

Finalist for Equity Financing of the Year in the United States (2016)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Finalist for Financials Deal of the Year in the United States (2016)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Finalist for Middle-Market Thought Leader of the Year (2016)
Awarded by
Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
Recipient: Private: William R. Snow
2015

Best Start-up Direct Investment (2015)
Awarded by
Wealth & Finance International Magazine’s 2015 Alternative Investment Awards
Recipient: JKC

Excellence in Middle-Market Investment Banking - USA (2015)
Awarded by
Wealth & Finance International Magazine’s 2015 Alternative Investment Awards
Recipient: JKC

Boutique Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Firm of the Year in the United States (2015)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Leading Advisor of the Year in the United States (2015)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.
2014

Deal of the Year in the United States (2014)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Boutique Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Firm of the Year in the United States (2014)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: JKC

Leading Advisor of the Year in the United States (2014)
Awarded by
ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.

Finalist for the Equity Financing Deal of the Year in the United States (2014)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC
2013

Deal of the Year in the United States in the $75 million to $100 million range (2013)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Energy Services & Manufacturing Deal of the Year in the United States (2013)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Atlas Awards
Recipient: JKC

Top 50 Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banker in North America (2013)
Awarded by
Global Mergers & Acquisitions Network
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.

Top 50 Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Maker for North America and South America (2013)
Awarded by
Global Mergers & Acquisitions Network
Recipient: G. Cook Jordan, Jr.
2012

Finalist for Financials Deal of the Year in the United States (2012)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC
2010

International Financing Deal of the Year for the Energy Sector (2010)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Green Energy Deal of the Year in the United States (2010)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Atlas Awards
Recipient: JKC

Middle-Market Mergers & Acquisitions Financing Deal of the Year in the United States (2010)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Equity Financing Deal Maker of the Year in the United States (2010)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: Thomas E. Knauff
2007

Finalist for International/Cross Border Deal of the Year below $100 million (2007)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC

Finalist for Manufacturing Deal of the Year in Consumer Products Deals below $100 million (2007)
Awarded by
The Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Recipient: JKC