Team
The Skyline Advisors team brings a breadth of financial and operational experience and expertise to ensure a successful transaction for our clients. Our strategic relationship provides deep industry expertise in a variety of industries, as well as the flexibility to quickly scale and adapt to a variety of project types, sizes and industries.
JOHN GUSTAFSON, CFA - PRESIDENT
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John has nearly 30 years of venture capital, private equity, operating and investment banking experience. He founded the firm in 2005 and brings experience from all sides of the "deal table", having served as a venture capital and private equity investor, operating company CEO, privately backed company board member, and investment banker. John was named to M&A Advisor’s 2014 national “Emerging Leaders” list in the Dealmaker category.
John is a graduate of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Accounting and the Kellogg Graduate School at Northwestern University (MBA). A chartered financial analyst (CFA) charterholder, he is also active in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). John has his series 62, 63, and 79 securities licenses and is a licensed real estate professional in Nebraska. In his spare time, John enjoys exploring AI and spending time with his family. |
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MICHAEL A. PECHETTE - REGIONAL DIRECTOR
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Michael Pechette is a corporate finance executive with over 30 years of financial advisory and executive operating experience. He serves as a regional manager focused on the Great Lakes region with a focus on the Industrial and Food & Ag practice areas. Prior to Skyline Advisors, he was with Falcon Advisors, LLC, a boutique financial advisory firm specializing in lower middle market mergers and acquisitions. Michael is also an investor in RP Industries, Inc. of Delta, OH, a holding company whose operating companies manufacture metal parts and products for a wide variety of global OEMs.
Michael has a B.S. in Accounting and a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. He is on the Board of Directors of the Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries organization and RP Industries, Inc. He is also a member of The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. |
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ELIJAH BENINATO - RESEARCH ANALYST
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Elijah is a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with a major in finance and accounting. He has been with the firm for two years. Originally from San Antonio, TX, Elijah spent considerable time working for an oil field services company that specialized in outfitting vehicles with the required equipment. Before Skyline Advisors, Elijah was employed by Sower Investment Partners as a private equity intern, receiving valuable hands-on experience. In his free time, Elijah enjoys hunting, working on his truck, weightlifting, and golfing with friends.
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kyler evans - RESEARCH ANALYST
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Kyler is a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in Finance and Economics. On campus, he is a member of Wall Street Scholars of Nebraska, Big Red Investment Club, and the Clifton Builders Program. Before Skyline Advisors, Kyler founded a home service business in his hometown of Elkhorn, NE, and worked as a financial planning and analysis intern for a holding company. In his free time, Kyler enjoys working out, watching sports, reading, and spending time with friends.
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Will blatchford - research analyst
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Will is a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in both Finance and Economics. He is involved as a member of the Business Honors Academy, treasurer of Beta Theta Pi, and VP of Curriculum for Wall Street Scholars on campus. Will previously held a position as an investment intern for NBC Trust Company and completed an equity research internship for Westlake Securities. He also owned and operated a lawn-care business in his hometown of Lincoln, NE. In his free time, Will enjoys golfing, socializing with friends, watching Buffalo Bills football games, and listening to country music.
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Advisory Board
Skyline Advisors leverages an advisory board to provide in-depth knowledge in targeted industries. Advisors include private equity fund managers, executives of middle market operating companies, and chief financial officers with experience in the food, agriculture, manufacturing, trucking, and technology sectors.
Strategic Relationships
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The strategic relationships developed by Skyline Advisors enable the firm to provide best-of-class, professional services and deep industry and functional expertise, while keeping the firm nimble and the services personal.
Principals of Skyline Advisors are registered representatives of M&A Securities Group, Inc. (“MAS”), which is a separate entity from Skyline Advisors. Services involving securities are offered through MAS. Engagements with Skyline Advisors seamlessly incorporate the ability to offer securities services through MAS where applicable.
MAS is a broker-dealer dedicated to partnership with independent, experienced middle market investment bankers. Their team understands the M&A process and is committed to ensuring the integrity of securities transactions. |
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Some transactions may involve the sale, purchase, or exchange of commercial real estate. In order to facilitate these transactions seamlessly, principals of Skyline Advisors are commercial real estate agents licensed with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate ("BHHS"). Services involving real estate brokerage are offered through BHHS.
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