The Montclair Group, an innovative boutique investment bank, recently announced its official launch, marking a significant entry into the financial services landscape.
The firm is established by a team of seasoned dealmakers, prominently featuring John Goldasich. He previously served as a Managing Director at Lazard, where he helmed the Global Franchising, Consumer Services, and Restaurant divisions. Alongside him is veteran investment banker Gavin McKinney, who brings industry knowledge and a proven track record in delivering high-impact results for clients operating in the middle market.
Montclair Group operates under the guiding principle that specialization fosters superior outcomes. With this belief at its core, the firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategic advisory, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) execution, and capital raising solutions. It caters to a wide range of businesses within the franchising, consumer, and multi-unit sectors, ensuring that each client receives tailored support designed to enhance growth and value.
The firm focuses on advising both founder-led enterprises and sponsor-backed companies across several key industries and sectors. In the realm of franchising, restaurants, and multi-unit services, Montclair supports businesses that excel in the franchise model and operate across multiple locations.
In the health, wellness, and personal care sectors, it partners with brands that prioritize health and well-being, helping them navigate the complexities of their respective industries.
For residential and commercial services, Montclair assists companies that provide essential services to households and businesses alike. Additionally, in the consumer products sector, it works with companies that create and market goods for everyday consumers.
Montclair delivers essential capabilities, encompassing sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, private capital raising, comprehensive assessments of strategic alternatives, and practical solutions for shareholder liquidity. Through its connections to private equity firms, family offices, strategic buyers, and institutional investors, Montclair combines proprietary market insights with experience-driven judgment and discipline, navigating complex financial landscapes with confidence and expertise.
Having already engaged with a roster of high-growth companies and prestigious private equity sponsors across the United States, Montclair Group is dedicated to partnering with founders and investors of leading consumer businesses. Their mission is focused on delivering exceptional value and achieving outstanding results in a highly competitive marketplace, positioning clients for long-term success and growth.
KEY QUOTES:
“We launched Montclair with a singular purpose: to provide best-in-class advisory to the sectors we know best. In today’s market, clients don’t need generalists—they need trusted advisors who bring institutional credibility, sector fluency, and a clear track record of execution.”
John Goldasich
“We’ve built Montclair to deliver exactly what our clients value most: senior-level attention, practical insight, and a bespoke advisory approach grounded in real industry knowledge.”
Gavin McKinney
