Saint Louis, MO, June 2025 – The M&A Advisor announced ButcherJoseph & Co. Associate Jake Johnston as one of the recipients of the 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards.

The M&A Advisor, a globally recognized authority in mergers and acquisitions, financing, and restructuring, launched the Emerging Leaders Awards to celebrate excellence while supporting the next generation of corporate finance and dealmaking professionals through mentorship and professional development.

To date, the program has honored more than a thousand high-performing individuals who continue to shape and elevate the industry. Jake was selected from a competitive field of accomplished nominees in recognition of his outstanding achievements in business and his meaningful contributions to the community. An independent panel of judges conducted a rigorous evaluation process to determine this year’s honorees.

“In a field where strategic insight and trusted networks define long-term success, this year’s award recipients are doing more than making deals — they’re redefining leadership. These professionals have not only risen to today’s challenges but are actively shaping tomorrow’s opportunities,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “They join a global community of peers making a lasting impact on the industry.”

“Jake is one of the most coachable and committed colleagues we have at ButcherJoseph. Jake has become a valued deal team member on M&A advisory engagements in addition to bringing discipline and thoughtfulness to our valuation and fairness opinion practice,” said Managing Partner Joe Strycharz. “He’s also played a key role in developing our next generation of talent through the summer internship and full-time analyst programs. This recognition from The M&A Advisor is well deserved, and we’re excited to see what Jake accomplishes next.”
 
The recognition culminates at the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, held September 15 & 16, 2025 in New York City — a gathering of industry leaders, past honorees, and new voices driving meaningful change.
 

About ButcherJoseph & Co.

ButcherJoseph & Co. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in sale transactions to strategic and financial buyers, employee ownership transactions (ESOPs), capital advisory (debt & equity), and valuations and fairness opinions for privately held businesses. ButcherJoseph is headquartered in St. Louis, MO with a presence in Miami, Washington, DC and offices in Chicago, Charlotte, and Scottsdale.

About The M&A Advisor

Founded in 1998, The M&A Advisor is the global leader in connecting, recognizing, and informing professionals in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance. Now in its 27th year, we provide world-class content, events, and honors programs that empower dealmakers at every stage of their journey. Learn more at www.maadvisor.com.

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