BRIAN EGWELE RECOGNIZED AS A NOTABLE M&A DEALMAKER

Crain’s Chicago Business Notable M&A Dealmakers

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Chicago, Illinois, August 18, 2025 – Crain’s Chicago Business has recognized Brian Egwele, Managing Director at Egwele & Company, as a Notable M&A Dealmaker.

Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 Notable M&A Dealmakers recognizes dealmakers who are essential to navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions as well as have made meaningful civic or philanthropic contributions in the Chicago area.

"I’m humbled to receive this recognition from Crain's Chicago Business. For nearly 25 years, I’ve worked hand in hand with clients to achieve their desirable outcomes," said Brian Egwele. "It’s also been a real joy working intimately with my community and nonprofit partners, which provide tremendous resources and services across the Chicagoland area."

About Egwele & Company

Egwele & Company is an independent boutique investment bank providing strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporations, private funds and institutional investors. Advisory services include advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, private capital financing, recapitalizations, restructurings and strategic planning. Egwele Securities LLC is a registered broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Member FINRA/SIPC. For additional information on Egwele & Company, visit egwele.com. Media Contact: Amber Browning Director of Communications (312) 803-6936 info@egwele.com