Providing insight and guidance for emerging investment platforms. Primarily in disruptive and alternative debt markets, including;-Blockchain Technology-FinTech Valuation-Cannabis Investments-Private Debt and Alternatives

Stephen Smith joined the Corporate & Structured Finance Group at Meridian Credit Union as Director, Leveraged Finance on Monday November 9. In this new role, Stephen will be working very closely with Business Banking relationship managers, as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for driving the successful growth of Meridian’s leveraged finance activity across all BBCs. This role will have both credit structuring and vetting responsibilities, as well as business development / deal… Show more Stephen Smith joined the Corporate & Structured Finance Group at Meridian Credit Union as Director, Leveraged Finance on Monday November 9. In this new role, Stephen will be working very closely with Business Banking relationship managers, as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for driving the successful growth of Meridian’s leveraged finance activity across all BBCs. This role will have both credit structuring and vetting responsibilities, as well as business development / deal generation responsibilities. On the business development front Stephen will target COIs, M&A and other corporate finance specialists in the leveraged finance space. Stephen will also have a focus on building relationships with and generating business from private equity (PE) firms. Show less

The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the global community for middle market dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth. ACG members have access to industry data, networking opportunities, capital providers and industry knowledge they need to drive and sustain corporate growth.Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 56 chapters and over 14,000 members worldwide. Doing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience. Chapters in the U.S.… Show more The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the global community for middle market dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth. ACG members have access to industry data, networking opportunities, capital providers and industry knowledge they need to drive and sustain corporate growth.Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 56 chapters and over 14,000 members worldwide. Doing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience. Chapters in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia bring dealmakers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals. Show less

Vistra is a versatile group of professionals, providing a uniquely broad range of services and solutions. Our capabilities span across company formation, trust, fiduciary, private client services and fund administration. Vistra employs over 4,300 employees across 46 jurisdictions. Vistra has offices in eight North American cities, including Toronto, New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco.

Structured lending group, providing secured loans to middle and upper market borrowers.

Sales Manager - Canada

Sales originations in subordinated debt, mezzanine debt and non-controlling equity investments

Team leader with Corporate Lending division.

Various positions within the Asset Based Lending group.