About Sheshunoff & Co.

Experienced Bankers, Outstanding Results

The most valuable business relationships are not simply based on numbers and percentages, but on trust and integrity. Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking embraces these ideals in every transaction - with every client. Whether it’s an acquisition, a valuation, an assessment of strategic options, or other services, we have the experience and tested methodologies to maximize value for your shareholders.

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Curtis Carpenter
Managing Director

Curtis serves as Managing Director of Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking and Principal of Affiliated Bankers Capital. With more than 27 years in the financial services industry, Curtis Carpenter has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and financial management in the financial services sector. Full bio
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Karen Kline, ASA
Director of Valuations

Karen Kline, an Accredited Senior Appraiser, is Director of Valuations and a principal of Affiliated Bankers Capital, LLC, an affiliated broker dealer who only brokers banks. With nearly 20 years in the financial services industry working with community banks, thrifts and financial service companies, Karen is responsible for developing and managing valuation services and strategic partnerships to meet client needs. Full bio
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John Adams
Director of Mergers & Acquisitions

John Adams is a Director of M&A with Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking. John is focused on merger and acquisition advisory services and has also worked with many of the firm’s shareholder valuation clients. Full bio
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John Blaylock
Associate Director

John Blaylock is an Associate Director with Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking. With over 20 years of experience working with financial institutions as a commercial banker and as an advisor to banks and thrifts, John is primarily involved in the areas of merger and acquisition advisory services, capital advisory and valuation services for financial institutions. Full bio
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Rick Elton, CFA
Senior Associate

Rick Elton is a Senior Associate with Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking, working primarily in the areas of valuation and capital advisory services for financial institutions nationwide, and merger and acquisition advisory services Full bio
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Patrick Dickson
Associate

Patrick Dickson is an associate with Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking, working primarily in the areas of valuation and capital advisory services for financial institutions, and merger and acquisition advisory services. Full bio
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Brad Talkington
Associate

Brad Talkington is an Associate with Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking, working primarily in the areas of valuation and capital advisory services for financial institutions, and merger and acquisition advisory services. Full bio