Draft:Generational Group
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Mergers and acquisitions, Investment Banking |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | John Binkley and Ryan Binkley |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas, U.S. |
Key people | Ryan Binkley (CEO) |
Number of employees | 350 (2024) |
| Website | generational |
Generational Group is a North American investment banking firm.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Generational Group was founded in 2005 by Dr. John Binkley and his son, Ryan Binkley, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.[4] Ryan Binkley is the current CEO of the firm.[5][6][7] The company has 16 offices across North America.[8]
In 2018, firm moved its headquarters from Dallas to Richardson, Texas.[9][10] Tom Watson was signed as the brand ambassador of the firm in 2024.[11] By May of 2025, the firm has successfully closed over 1700 transactions.[12][13]
Partnerships and endorsements
[edit]In 2021, Generational Group formed a marketing alliance with professional golfer Jack Nicklaus, which included his participation in client and charitable events and the company’s involvement in strategic planning initiatives at Nicklaus Companies.[14]
In 2023, the company signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) sponsorship agreement with amateur golfer Anna Davis.[15]
In 2025, Generational Group entered into an ambassador agreement with PGA Tour professional Michael Kim[16], and former professional golfer Justin Leonard was also announced as a brand ambassador for the company.[17]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Over the years, Generational Group has received multiple awards. In 2022, it was named North America’s Investment Banking Firm of the Year, in addition to being recognized for Private Equity Deal of the Year and M&A Deal of the Year.[18][19] In 2023, it was named North America’s Investment Banking Firm of the Year for the second time.[20] In 2024, the firm was again named Investment Banking Firm of the Year, and also recognized as USA Investment Bank of the Year.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ Leffert, Catherine (November 12, 2021). "Dallas-based Generational is adding lines of business to its M&A shop". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Panettieri, Joe (2022-02-04). "Generational Group Acquires Technology Consultancy Precocity -". ChannelE2E. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Inside Generational's Next M&A Powerhouses - M&A Alerts". maadvisor.com. 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "Generational Group". Cake. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Meisner, Caitlyn (2023-05-04). "Ryan Binkley, parent of two Baylor Bears, announces Republican run for president - The Baylor Lariat". Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Generational Group Acquires Decker Transformation Advisors". AP News. 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Binkley, Ryan (2022-10-19). "Our national debt threatens future generations. We must act now". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ "Generational group welcomes Jack Nicklaus and David Feherty as special guests at "the generational salute – a tribute to our troops"". The Golf Wire. 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ Brown, Steve (2018-11-26). "Investment banking firm HQ headed to Richardson's CityLine project". Dallas News. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Lueckemeyer, Olivia (2018-11-26). "Investment banking firm Generational Group LLC to relocate headquarters to Richardson". Community Impact. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Generational Group: Signs Tom Watson as brand ambassador". The First Call Golf. 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Generational Group Posts Historic H1 2025 Performance". Morningstar, Inc. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Generational Group Surpasses 1,700 Successful Transactions". finance.yahoo. May 8, 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Matuszewski, Erik. "'The Jack Effect': Generational's Golf Ties And Record-Setting Partnership With Nicklaus". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ "Generational Group: Signs amateur standout Anna Davis to NIL deal". The First Call Golf. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "Generational Group Announces Sponsorship Deal with PGA TOUR Pro Michael Kim". Yahoo Finance. 2025-03-13. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ Kaur, Gaganpreet (2025-07-27). "Justin Leonard Net Worth in 2025: Career Earnings, Brand Endorsements & More About Former PGA Tour Pro". EssentiallySports. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ "Generational Group Wins Multiple International M&A Awards". Businesswire. Jul 26, 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Harris, William (2023-05-08). "Generational's David Fergusson Named Investment Banker of the Year". citybiz. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Generational Group Named Consulting Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor". Businesswire. December 6, 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Generational Group Named Investment Banking Firm of the Year". Businesswire. Jun 27, 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Generational Group Named Investment Banking Firm of the Year at The 2024 M&A Advisor Awards". Businesswire. November 22, 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
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