FD Capital Advisors is an investment banking and corporate finance firm affiliated with Frazier & Deeter, one of the largest CPA firms in the US. [1] They focus on mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, and corporate finance advisory services for middle-market privately-held companies. [2] Their professionals have over $3 billion of transaction experience across over 100 assignments. [3] The firm aims to provide senior-level attention to clients through its experienced team of managing directors and advisory board members from Frazier & Deeter.
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1. CAPITAL
ADVISORS
Securities offered through affiliate FD Capital Advisors BD, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC
FIRM OVERVIEW
Fall 2009
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3. Overview of FD Capital Advisors | Firm Overview
Who We Are
Investment Banking and Corporate Finance affiliate of Frazier & Deeter, the 97th
largest CPA firm in the U.S.
+ International reach through PKF Network
Focused on privately‐held middle‐market companies
Professionals have over $3.0 billion of M&A, Capital Formation and Transaction
Advisory experience; over 100 assignments
Unwavering Commitment to Extraordinary Service through
Senior Professional Attention
CAPITAL
ADVISORS
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4. Overview of FD Capital Advisors | Firm Overview
What We Do
Mergers
& Capital Corporate Finance
Acquisitions Formation Advisory
+ Exclusive Sell Side + Senior Debt + Valuations
Advisory
+ Mezzanine Debt + Transaction Advisory
+ Buy Side Advisory
+ Private Equity + Special Situations
+ Management Buyouts /
Buyins
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ADVISORS
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5. Overview of FD Capital Advisors | Illustrative Assignments
Recent Activities
Buy Side
Advisory
Exclusive Sale Diversified Buy Side Buy Side
holding co. ‐ pet Advisory Advisory
Postsecondary food additives,
Education aerospace/defen Airport Movie Theatre
se, renewable Concessions Operator
energy and
specialty
chemicals
Capital Capital Corporate Corporate
Formation Formation Finance Advisory Finance Advisory
Movie Theatre Food Carpet Commercial
Operator Manufacturing Manufacturing Printing
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ADVISORS
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6. Overview of FD Capital Advisors | Professionals
Our People
Jay W. Clark, Senior Managing Director
Jay Clark was previously a Managing Director with Navigant Capital Advisors, LLC, the Corporate Finance division of Navigant
Consulting, Inc. (NCI:NYSE). Prior to Navigant Capital Advisors, Jay headed Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Capital for
Synovus Investment Banking, a subsidiary of Synovus Financial Corporation (NYSE:SNV). Before Synovus, Jay was Managing
Director of GMA Partners, Inc., a merchant banking firm; Partner and Senior Vice President of Legacy Securities, Inc., a
boutique investment banking firm; and Director in the corporate finance group of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP where he was
responsible for leveraged finance activities in the Southeast U.S. He has also served as an expert witness.
Jay began his career as a commercial lender at NCNB National Bank and has served on a number of corporate boards. He
holds an MBA from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University, and a BS in Finance (cum laude) from the University
of Florida. He is an active member in the Association for Corporate Growth and frequently participates in industry events as
both speaker and panelist on investment banking topics.
David V. Duke, Managing Director
David V. Duke was previously a Principal at Headwaters MB, a leading middle‐market firm serving closely‐held companies,
financial sponsors, and public companies. At Headwaters he was member of the Industrials Group. Prior to his time at
Headwaters, David was Vice President with Synovus Investment Banking, a subsidiary of Synovus Financial Corporation
(NYSE: SNV). Before joining Synovus, he was Vice President of SunTrust Banks, where he advised middle‐market businesses
and business owners on various business succession and exit planning, estate and M&A issues. Previously, David ran his own
corporate finance advisory firm, Vance Advisory. He also held various investment banking positions with EquiPlace Securities,
GMA Partners, and Jacobs Capital, all Atlanta‐based boutique investment and merchant banking firms.
David is a graduate of James Madison University and holds an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the
University of Pittsburgh. He is also a Board member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.
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ADVISORS
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7. Overview of FD Capital Advisors | Professionals, continued
Advisory Board
Roger Lusby, III, Partner, Frazier & Deeter
Experience
Roger Lusby is a member of the tax department in charge of coordinating tax services for our clientele. His responsibilities
include a review of a variety of tax returns with an emphasis in the individual, estate, and corporate areas. Client assistance is
also provided in the areas of tax planning, financial planning, executive compensation and stock option planning, estate and
succession planning, international taxation, health care, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, technology and service
companies. Prior to joining the Firm, Roger was a tax supervisor with an international accounting firm.
Education
Master of Taxation, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1983.
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Berry College, Mt. Berry, Georgia, 1979.
J.R. Miller, CPA, Partner, Frazier & Deeter
Experience
After spending four years in the tax department of an international accounting firm, J.R. Miller joined Frazier & Deeter, LLC in
1992 to provide his expertise in the areas of tax planning, tax compliance and financial business consulting. With more than
19 years of public accounting experience in providing effective tax strategies, he has established himself in a variety of
industries, specifically manufacturing, distribution, technology and real estate. Additionally, J.R. has experience assisting
clients with Mergers and Acquisitions. He has been instrumental in facilitating and structuring transactions to maximize the
business economics and to minimize taxes for clients selling their businesses.
Education
Master of Taxation, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, magna cum laude, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989.
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8. CAPITAL
CAPITAL
ADVISORS
ADVISORS
Securities offered through affiliate FD Capital Advisors BD, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC
FD Capital Advisors, LLC
600 Peachtree Rd., Suite 1950
Atlanta, GA 30308
404‐573‐4700
www.fdcapitaladvisors.com
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