Investment Banking

Industry veteran Michael Bird brings over 25 years’ experience in capital markets and has held senior positions at bulge-bracket firms. He brings his knowledge of the institutional investor marketplace to Triad’s investment banking clients. Previously, Michael was a Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch running several business lines including Broadcort, a fully disclosed clearing offering. and before that served as a Director in Merrill Lynch’s NASDAQ trading department. Prior to that, Michael was a Managing Director of Equity Trading at Dain Bosworth. Additionally, Michael served as Chairman of the national Securities Trade Association (STA) and before that as a Governor of STA. Michael has a BS in Investment Finance from Drake University. Michael holds FINRA 7, 8, 24, 53, 57, 63, 79, and 99 licenses.

Scott Daspin brings 25 years of experience in the capital markets to his middle-market advisory work. He has a strong history of creating new relationships, identifying and closing successful partnerships and transactions. Clients benefit from Scott’s diligence, along with his extensive network of strategic investors, institutional asset managers, and private equity investors who are looking for opportunities across a variety of industries.  Previously, Scott served as a Managing Director at a BNY Mellon company where he was a producing manager with primary responsibilities for marketing global equity businesses. Prior to that, he served as a VP at Merrill Lynch. Scott holds a B.S. from Boston University.  Scott holds Series 7, 24, 63, 65, 79 licenses and SIE.