Hovde Group Expands Depository Team With Addition of Veteran Investment Banker Curtis Carpenter

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hovde Group (“Hovde”), a leading full service investment bank and broker dealer that provides investment banking, capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading services focused on the financial services sector, today announced that it has added Curtis Carpenter as Senior Managing Director to its Depository practice.

Carpenter will be based in Hovde’s Austin, Texas office and will be responsible for providing investment banking services, including M&A advisory and capital markets solutions to depository institutions throughout the Southwest and Midwest. Carpenter has a long track record in the community bank space, most recently serving as a Principal and Head of Investment Banking for Sheshunoff & Co. He also served as Executive Director of The CEO Affiliation Program. Curtis has been involved in well over 100 successful merger transactions representing both buyers and sellers. Prior to joining Sheshunoff & Co., Curtis helped direct the extensive merger and acquisition activity of a large regional bank holding company. His additional experience includes serving as CFO of a financial institution and the audit department of KPMG in Dallas.

Curtis is a frequent speaker at conferences throughout the country for both state and national organizations and has been a featured industry specialist for one of the world’s largest international accounting firms. He is frequently quoted as an industry expert in newspapers throughout the country, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and CNBC.

“We’ve known Curtis for many years, as well as competed against him on many deals, and have followed his success throughout the country,” commented Kirk Hovde, Managing Principal & Head of Investment Banking. “In continuing to evaluate growth opportunities for our firm, we see the addition of Curtis as a natural fit given his extensive experience, entrepreneurial mindset and above all else his reputation to deliver excellent service to his clients.”

Carpenter added, “In recent years, I’ve watched Hovde Group continue to grow with the addition of Capital Markets, Research and Sales & Trading, as well as consistently be ranked as one of the most active advisors to community banks. The combination of Hovde’s platform and culture are second to none in my opinion and made the decision to join that much easier. Joining the team at Hovde offers a fantastic opportunity to capitalize on the platform, and also represents a chance to return to my entrepreneurial roots.”