Los Angeles – Objective, a leading investment banking and valuation firm specializing in middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that Alfredo Barreto, Jr. has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its investment banking group. Mr. Barreto will focus on advising clients within the Consumer Practice.
“As we expand Objective’s Consumer Practice, we’re thrilled to welcome Alfredo Barreto, Jr. to the team,” said Trever Acers, Managing Director and Founder of Objective. “The continued growth of this practice highlights our team’s dedication to the areas of expertise we specialize in, including health and wellness, apparel and accessories, food and beverage, and recreation products. With Alfredo’s extensive consumer industry experience, we are further positioned to guide our clients through the complexities of selling a consumer business for a premium value.”
Channing Hamlet, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Objective, added, “With over 25 years of investment banking experience, Alfredo has represented leading brands across the consumer, retail, food, beverage, and agriculture sectors. His expertise in advising on sell-side transactions and navigating private equity interactions within the consumer sector uniquely positions him to deliver significant value to our clients. Alfredo’s deep understanding of this space ensures that our clients are in expert hands as they pursue strategic transactions.”
Before joining Objective, Mr. Barreto served as a Managing Director at JMP Group, advising corporate clients in the cannabis industry. He previously was a partner at Wood Warren & Co., a boutique investment bank in the Bay Area specializing in food, beverage, and agriculture sectors. His extensive career also includes leadership roles as Managing Director at The Silverfern Group, overseeing financial sponsor coverage, and co-head of West Coast consumer and retail investment banking at J.P. Morgan Securities. Mr. Barreto began his career on Wall Street with roles in the mergers and acquisitions group and global retail coverage group at Morgan Stanley & Co.
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Mr. Barreto adds “Objective’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing clients’ objectives aligns perfectly with my guiding principles. I look forward to advancing our shared vision for delivering exceptional outcomes and am thrilled to be part of this growing and award-winning team.”
About Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation
Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is a leading investment banking and valuation firm that services middle market companies within our industry practices: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare Tech & Services, Life Sciences Services & Tech, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Technology. Within our industry practices we offer an investment banking group providing sell-side advisory, and a full-service valuation group providing tax compliance, financial reporting, transaction opinion, and strategic advisory services. Founded in 2006, Objective’s seasoned professionals have collectively executed over 500 M&A advisory engagements and thousands of business valuations throughout their careers. Our firm’s name embodies our core mission: to help business owners achieve their objectives. Learn more and find additional resources at objectiveibv.com.
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This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, invitation or recommendation to buy, sell, subscribe for or issue any securities. While the information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, Objective Capital Partners and BA Securities, LLC make no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. All information contained herein is preliminary, limited and subject to completion, correction or amendment. It should not be construed as investment, legal, or tax advice and may not be reproduced or distributed to any person. Securities and investment banking services are offered through BA Securities, LLC Member FINRA, SIPC. Principals of Objective Capital are Registered Representatives of BA Securities. Objective Capital Partners and BA Securities are separate and unaffiliated entities.
