First Albany Capital Inc

Brazos Private Equity Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations of established, profitable companies. Since 1999, it has invested in a range of industries, such as manufacturing, insurance, restaurant, specialty retail, distribution, consumer products, and health care and financial services. The company specializes in developing solutions and capital structures to meet the varying needs of several private equity transactions. It also addresses the liquidity and ongoing management needs of sellers, including firm operators and family-owned businesses. Brazos Private Equity Partners offers assistance with implementing institutional reporting and monitoring processes to improve financial transparency and business process measurement.

Located in Little Rock, Ark., Stephens Inc. is a full-service investment banking firm. Established in 1933, the company serves corporations, state/local governments, financial institutions, institutional investors throughout the United States. Its services include investment banking, wealth management, securities underwriting, equity research, general securities brokerage and trading. Stephens Inc. also deals in venture capital and mutual funds. It is a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Securities Investor Protection Corporation and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, among others.