A Talented, Experienced and Impactful Team

Matt is an Executive Director primarily covering clients across the natural resources sector. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2019, Matt worked at Morgan Stanley from 2013 in the natural resources group and was based in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Matt holds a Biochemistry Degree from the University of Oxford.

Max worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2019 – 2020 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Natural Resources Group, where he advised clients in the Energy sector. In 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo Securities in the Corporate Finance Advisory group focused on special situations and transaction structuring. Max earned a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago.

Max is an Executive Director primarily covering clients across the financial and professional services sectors. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2025, he worked Evercore in the Financial Services team in London. Max holds an Economics degree from the LSE.

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Michael is an Executive Director advising clients across a range of industries. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2024, Michael worked at Citi from 2014 to 2024 in the UK Investment Banking in London and M&A Group in New York. Michael holds a BA (Hons) from Trinity College, Dublin.

Michelle worked at Global Atlantic Financial Company from 2023-2024 as an Executive Assistant. Michelle studied English and Social Work at Fordham University.

Michael worked at Morgan Stanley from 2017 through 2023 most recently as an Executive Director, where he primarily focused on the Financial Technology and Tech-Enabled Services sectors. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of roles at Bank of America including in Investment Banking within its Financial Institutions Group. Michael earned a BA from Brown University and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Nadia worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2015-2023, leading Beauty and Wellness coverage within the Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team. Prior to that, she worked at BNP Paribas in both M&A and Leveraged Finance roles. Nadia holds a BS in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business.

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Nancy worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. as an Executive Assistant from 1989 – 2017. Nancy received an Associates Degree in Secretarial Studies from The Wood School in 1989.

Noreen Scarangella is a Senior Executive Assistant to the Chairman. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2016, Noreen worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the Financial Institutions Group.  She started her career in 1990 at Goldman Sachs & Co. in Global Finance.  Noreen holds a certificate of the Business and Secretarial Studies Program from Grace Institute of New York City.

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Oliver worked at J.P. Morgan from 2017 – 2019 as an Investment Banking Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group. Oliver earned a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from the ILR School at Cornell University.

Qi is an Associate advising clients on M&A and strategic transactions across a range of industries including insurance. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2022,Qi worked at Financial Technology Partners from 2021 to 2022 covering clients across the fintech industry. Qi holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Global Business from Fordham University Gabelli School of Business.

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Ron worked as a Junior Analyst Intern at Ardea Partners in 2024 before joining as a full-time Investment Banking Analyst in 2025. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University

Rudolph is an Associate, advising clients on M&A transactions across a range of industries. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2023, Rudolph worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2021 to 2023 on the Industrials team in New York. He started his career in 2017 at Mizuho on the Industrials team in New York. Rudolph holds a B.S. in Finance from Boston College.

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Ryan worked as an Summer Analyst at Baird in 2022, advising clients in the Industrials, Technology and Services sectors. Ryan earned a BBA in Finance and Real Estate and a Minor in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with Honors.

Sara worked at Goldman Sachs International in London as an Assistant from 2016 – 2020. She earned a BSc (Hons)in Investment and Financial Risk Management from Cass Business School, City University London and a MSc in Management, graduating with First Class Honours and a Distinction.

Sasha is an Associate advising clients on M&A transactions across a range of industries. Before joining Ardea Partners in2024, Sasha worked at TD Securities from 2021 to 2024 in the Financial Sponsors Group based in New York. Sasha holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University.

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Sebastian is an Analyst primarily advising clients across European Financial Institutions. Prior to joining Ardea in 2025, Sebastian completed internships in M&A at BNP Paribas and in Private Equity at Seven2. Sebastian studied Corporate Finance at Bocconi University and holds a Master in Management from ESSEC Business School.

Shohana worked at Piper Sandler from 2021 – 2022 as a Director in the Asset Management Investment Banking Group, where she was dedicated to the coverage of private markets and alternative asset managers. Prior to that, Shohana was an investment banker in the Financial Institutions Groups at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, where she provided M&A advisory and capital markets solutions to asset managers and financial institutions globally. Shohana earned a BS in Finance with Honors from Bentley University.

Sid is an Analyst advising clients across a range of industries in Europe. Sid holds a BA in Economics and Management Studies from the University of Cambridge.

Simon is an Analyst advising clients across a range of industries in Europe. Simon holds a MSc double degree in Finance from Fudan University and Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim.

Sophie worked at Société Générale from 2018 – 2020 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group, Mergers and Acquisitions. Prior to that, she worked as a Corporate Finance Analyst at BDO in Milan. Sophie earned a BS in Economics, Management and Finance and a MS in Accounting, Financial Management and Control from Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Milan.

Susan is an Associate primarily covering clients across the UK. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2025, Susan worked at Bank of America Merril Lynch from 2020 in the UK investment banking team. Susan holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Thomas worked at J.P. Morgan from 2014 – 2020 in London and Paris, most recently as an Executive Director in the investment bank, covering European insurers. He started his career in 2010 at Deutsche Bank in London covering Financial Institutions. Thomas earned a MSc in Management from HEC Paris.

Valentina is an analyst advising clients on M&A transactions across a range of industries since 2023. Valentina holds a BS from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

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Via worked at Bank of America from 2023 - 2025 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group. Via earned a BS in Finance from the University of Rochester.

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Vikas is an Associate primarily covering clients across Wealth Management. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2024, Vikas worked at Oppenheimer & Co. from 2022-2024 in the Financial Institutions Group. Vikas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Long Island University.

Walker is a Vice President primarily covering clients across the U.S. insurtech and insurance landscape. Before joining Ardea Partners in 2021, Walker worked at Guggenheim Securities from 2018 to 2021 in the Financial Institutions Group. Prior to that, he worked at Chubb as a Global Corporate Strategy Analyst. Hebegan his career as a Financial Analyst in The Hartford’s Financial Leadership Development Program. Walker holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Insurance / Risk Management and Marketing.

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Will worked at Piper Sandler from 2022 — 2024 as an Investment Banking Analyst, advising clients in the insurance sector. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from the College of the Holy Cross.

William worked at Citadel from 2014 – 2017. Prior to that, he was an Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group. William earned a BSBA in Finance and Accounting from Georgetown University, graduating summa cum laude.

Yihan is an Analyst primarily advising clients on M&A transactions across a range of industries. Before joining Ardea Partners full-time in 2025, Yihan worked at Ardea Partners in2024 as a Summer Analyst. Yihan holds a BA in Honours Business Administration from Ivey Business School.

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