John A. Geary, CFA

John A. Geary is an Associate at SSG Capital Advisors. He is responsible for creating valuation models, performing financial analyses in support of capital structure strategy, conducting market and buyer research, and preparing transaction progress reports. He works closely with SSG’s senior bankers on a wide range of special situations transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, recapitalizations, and private placements of both senior and subordinated debt and equity.

Prior to joining SSG, John was an Associate at Valuation Research Corporation (VRC), where he performed valuation analyses for institutional clients, including hedge funds, private equity firms, and business development companies. He analyzed and valued a variety of securities across the capital structure, ranging from senior secured loans and high-yield and mezzanine debt to illiquid private securities, such as preferred and common stock and warrants.

Education:

• Temple University, B.B.A. in Finance

Credentials/Certifications:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)