Security, Defense & Government Services Investment Banking

An arsenal of knowledge and experience.

The Raymond James Security, Defense & Government Services Investment Banking group offers unparalleled expertise to companies providing services and technologies to federal, state and local governments as well as private sector security firms. The team delivers M&A advisory, public and private capital-raising and valuation/fairness opinion analysis to middle-market companies, with a focus on creating long-term value for our clients. A client-oriented approach, robust distribution capabilities and full range of service capabilities have helped make us one of the industry’s leading investment banks.

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Alper Cetingok
Alper Cetingok
Head of Diversified Industrials
Memphis
   
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Sam Maness
Sam Maness
Managing Director
Greater Washington, D.C.
   
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Investment Banking  |  May 22, 2025

Raymond James hires Stephen Dance as head of municipal product sales

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Raymond James hires John E. Mack III as co-head of security & safety investment banking sector team

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Investment Banking  |  March 11, 2025

Raymond James hires two senior IT services investment bankers

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