AI Is Redefining Pharmaceutical Services and Unlocking Billions in New Value
The pharmaceutical services industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. For decades, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), patient recruitment companies, and clinical site management organizations have been essential partners in clinical development. Yet, many of the processes that drive this sector remain manual, labor-intensive, and prone to costly bottlenecks. That is […]
Mandy Woods Chosen as a Qualified Nominee for the 2025 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards by The LA Times
San Diego, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, is proud to announce that Mandy F. Woods, Chief Operating Officer and EOS® Integrator at Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, has been named a qualified nominee for the 2025 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, presented by LA Times Studios. This recognition honors Mandy’s remarkable achievements, […]
How to Build a Premium Exit Strategy That Maximizes Business Value
How To Create a Premium Exit Strategy, Boost Business Value, and Prepare For a Profitable, Smooth Business Sale Co-Founder and Managing Director Channing Hamlet recently spoke at two Exit Planning Institute events, in San Diego and Orange County, sharing his expertise on what it truly takes to create a premium exit strategy. His insights revealed […]
Trever Acers Named a 2025 CEO of the Year Finalist by the San Diego Business Journal
San Diego, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, is proud to share that Trever Acers, Co-Founder and CEO, has been named a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s 2025 CEO of the Year Award. This annual program honors top executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, business acumen, and a lasting impact on the […]
Channing Hamlet Named A Shortlisted Nominee for the Los Angeles Times LA Executive Awards 2025
Los Angeles, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, proudly announces that Channing Hamlet, Co-Founder and Managing Director, has been recognized as a shortlisted nominee for the 2025 LA Times LA Executive Awards, a celebration of leadership excellence across the Los Angeles business community. Hosted by the Los Angeles Times, the LA Executive Awards spotlight top-tier […]
Dan Shea and Thomas Lin Named 2025 Leaders of Influence by Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, proudly announces the recognition of Dan Shea, Managing Director focused on the Manufacturing & Distribution Practice, and Thomas Lin, Director focused on the Technology Practice, as Leaders of Influence: Private Equity, Investors & Advisors 2025 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This highly respected accolade celebrates […]
Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation Named in Inc. 2025 Best Workplaces
Los Angeles, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is proud to announce it has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces of 2025. With thousands of companies across the U.S. applying for this recognition and only 514 winners selected, the honor is a significant achievement and a powerful validation of the culture […]
Jordi Pujol Featured in the LA Times Discussing the State of Wealth Management and Estate Planning
Los Angeles, CA – Jordi Pujol, CFA, Managing Director within Objective’s Valuation Group, was recently consulted by the LA Times Studios team in their latest Wealth Management & Estate Planning Roundtable, featured on the Business Advisory & Insights page. In this roundtable interview, Jordi Pujol, CFA joined other industry leaders to share his expert perspective […]
Benjamin Stenson Announced as Recipient of the 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
The M&A Advisor announced Benjamin Stenson, Vice President at Objective Investment Banking and Valuation has been named as a recipient of the 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Award. The M&A Advisor, an internationally recognized organization that celebrates top achievements in M&A, financing, and restructuring, created this awards program to spotlight excellence and promote mentorship and professional […]
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Hidden Risk to Your Balance Sheet: Why Q2 Is the Time to Reassess Goodwill
In today’s volatile trade environment, policies are changing faster than companies can adapt. Under the Trump administration, tariff policies are shifting roughly every 90 days. These changes are affecting cost structures and forecasts across industries, especially for companies with cross-border operations. If your company has goodwill recorded from a past acquisition, it may be time […]