Investment Banking

Stephens Investment Banking For The Middle Market - Sectors

The Stephens Investment Banking team focuses on an expanding range of industries, from consumer and healthcare to energy and technology. In each area of focus, we combine in-depth industry knowledge with strong execution.

Stephens Inc. has a long track record of successfully completing investment banking transactions on behalf of our Consumer industry clients. Our investment banking group has been actively involved in all types of M&A advisory work (mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, defense), as well as public and private equity and debt financings. We maintain strong relationships and deal activity with middle-market clients, including strategic companies and financial sponsors, and have also completed investment banking transactions with some of the largest and most prominent companies in the Consumer industry, including Walmart, Tyson and Viking.

Our Consumer team is active throughout all segments of the industry and maintains special focus and expertise in the following areas:

Auto Retail

Franchised Auto Dealerships
Recreational Vehicle Dealerships
Independent Used Car Dealerships
Auto Auctions
Auto Finance
Warranty Providers
Technology Vendors

Consumer Products & Services

Health and Beauty
Household Goods
Leisure Activities
Sports Equipment
Direct Marketing
Durable Goods
Consumer Services
Luxury Goods
Giftware
Auto Parts

Food & Agribusiness

Agribusiness
Beverages
Branded Foods
Distribution
Ingredients
Private Label Foods
Produce
Meat / Protein Processing
Renewable Fuels

Healthy Living

Natural / Organic / Healthy Food
Natural Food Retail & Distribution
Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements
Nutraceuticals
Weight Management
Fitness & Active Lifestyle
Sports Retail
Pets

Restaurants

Casual / Family
Fast Casual
Fine Dining
QSR

Retail & E-commerce

Apparel, Footwear & Accessories
Convenience & Drug Stores
Department Stores
E-Commerce
Food & Grocery Retail
Mass / Club / Value
Online Consumer Services
Online Content
Specialty Retail

Name	Phone	Location
Managing Director, Head of Consumer Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Christopher Huisinga Christopher Huisinga Managing Director, Head of Consumer	(212) 891-1763	New York, NY
Managing Director Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Ken Wasik Ken Wasik Managing Director	(212) 891-1777	New York, NY
Managing Director Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Sarah Gill Campbell Sarah Gill Campbell Managing Director	(501) 377-3491	Little Rock, AR
Vice President Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Austin Collins Austin Collins Vice President	(212) 891-1795	New York, NY
Vice President Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Alex Zykov Alex Zykov Vice President	(212) 891-1702	New York, NY


Managing Director, Head of Consumer Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Christopher Huisinga Managing Director, Head of Consumer (212) 891-1763 New York, NY
Managing Director Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Ken Wasik Managing Director (212) 891-1777 New York, NY
Managing Director Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Sarah Gill Campbell Managing Director (501) 377-3491 Little Rock, AR
Vice President Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Austin Collins Vice President (212) 891-1795 New York, NY
Vice President Thank you for taking a moment to connect. I look forward to talking with you soon. Alex Zykov Vice President (212) 891-1702 New York, NY