Frank McGrew

Managing Director

Nashville, TN

Frank A. McGrew IV is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Industrial Group at Greenwich Capital Group. With over 35 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, private equity, and family business dynamics, he has structured and raised more than $5 billion in capital and advised on over $10 billion in transactions for private and public entities, primarily in the middle market. Frank is a recognized industry expert, frequent speaker, and contributor to publications on investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and family business exit planning. He also harnesses his deep relationships with private equity capital and family offices while supporting and playing a senior leadership role across overall firm M&A and client assignments.

Previously, Frank opened J.P. Morgan’s Nashville office as part of its Regional Investment Bank, delivering strategic and capital markets solutions nationwide and helping grow JPM’s middle market healthcare practice. He also served as Managing Partner at McNally Capital, leading Merchant Banking and Direct Investing efforts, and as Managing Director at Raymond James (formerly Morgan Keegan), covering diversified industrial and manufacturing sectors. Earlier roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Salomon Brothers provided global investment banking and M&A experience across the U.S., Asia, and Europe.

Frank’s career includes operating and principal investment roles. At Buckeye Technologies (NYSE: BKI), he led financial strategy, treasury, investor relations, and M&A. He co-founded Paradigm Capital Partners, a family office-backed private equity and venture firm, and co-created “Memphis Angels” with McKinsey & Co. He has served on public and private boards, including Sevan Multi-Site Solutions and Lumatrak, and previously led a control investment round for Internet Pictures (NASDAQ: IPIX). His nonprofit work includes the Nashville Zoo, American Heart Association, and Boy Scouts of America. He chairs the SMU Cox Alumni Board and Don Jackson Fellows Program and serves on the SMU Cox Executive Board.

Frank holds an MBA from Wharton and a BBA from Southern Methodist University. He resides in Nashville with his wife and two daughters.

Industry Specialization

  • Infrastructure and General Manufacturing
    • Steel, Metals and Building Products
    • Power and Water Equipment and Services
    • Data, Telecom and Access Controls
    • Heavy Civil Construction and Materials
    • MRO Providers and Industrial Services
    • Test, Measurement and Environmental
  • Automation and Industrial Technology
    • Robotics: Equipment and Services
    • Wire & Cable: Manufacturing and Distribution
    • Material Handling / Packaging Equipment
    • Machinery & Equipment
    • HVAC and Controls / Energy Technology
    • Dealerships and System Integrators
  • Supply Chain and Distribution
    • Healthcare Logistics and Services
    • Software and Related Technology
    • Warehouse Management Systems and Logistics
    • Value Added Distribution
  • Water, Wastewater and Industrial Filtration Technology
  • Agricultural Equipment / Services / Farm & Ranch Category

 

Industry Specialties

  • Infrastructure and General Manufacturing
  • Automation and Industrial Technology
  • Supply Chain and Distribution / Dealerships and OEMs
  • Special Situations, Complex M&A and Corporate Carveouts
  • Strategic Advisory for Closely held and Multi-generational Businesses

Education

  • MBA, Finance with Multinational Management Concentration, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
  • BBA, Finance, Southern Methodist University

Certification

  • FINRA Registered Representative of GCG Securities LLC and holds the Series 7, 14, 24, 63, and 79 registrations.

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