Press Release

Boston, MA - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm dedicated to middle market transactions, today announced that Mark Young has joined the firm as a Managing Director.  Mr. Young, who will serve as the head of Capstone’s Business Services industry practice and participate on the firm’s board of directors, will focus on originating and executing middle market merger and acquisition transactions.  Mark has 18 years of investment banking experience across multiple sectors including industrial, technology, consumer and health care.  This latest hire underscores Capstone’s continued efforts to secure senior level professionals with significant investment banking experience to support the firm’s aggressive growth and national brand expansion.

 “All of us at Capstone are excited about Mark’s decision to join us.  His arrival comes at a time marked by record activity for Capstone and completes an important component of our strategic growth plan for the year,” commented John Ferrara, President and Managing Partner of Capstone. “Mark possesses tremendous technical capabilities, a seasoned professional style and high personal integrity.  He also understands what is required to grow a leading national firm.  He is a perfect fit for both Capstone and our clients – coming to us at the perfect time,” Ferrara added.  

Prior to joining Capstone, Mark was a Managing Director in the investment banking division of Adams Harkness, Inc., a leading Boston-based independent financial services firm.  Mark served as head of Adams Harkness’ west coast office in San Francisco and was a key contributor to the firm’s growth and investment banking strategy.  During his tenure at Adams Harkness, Mark participated in more than 100 assignments with an aggregate deal value that exceeded $3 billion.  Mark earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia and is qualified as a General Securities Representative and as a General Securities Principal.  He can be reached at (617) 619-3365, or via e-mail at myoung@capstonellc.com.

Capstone Partners LLC is a leading national investment banking advisory firm dedicated to serving the transaction needs of middle market companies.  The firm provides corporate sale & divestiture, merger & acquisition and private placement advisory services across three major industry practices: Specialty Products, Business Services and Technology & Media.  www.capstonellc.com