OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL – July 30, 2025 – Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Prairie”), a leading corporate advisory and investment banking firm, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 2025 Top 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market™ by Grady Campbell, a premier branding and marketing firm serving the middle-market.
Grady Campbell’s Top 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market™ award program highlights investment banks, advisors and consultants that are making meaningful contributions to the middle-market and setting new standards for excellence in client service, strategic advisory and market leadership.
In its announcement, Grady Campbell noted:
“What sets leading investment banks apart is their ability to combine sharp market insight with value-driven strategic advisory. We are proud to support these leading middle-market investment banks who continue to demonstrate exceptional leadership and insight, distinguishing themselves through market expertise and a relentless commitment to client success,” said Kerry Grady, Founder, Top 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market™.
“We are proud to have been recognized by Grady Campbell as a top investment bank serving the middle-market. Our investment banking professionals work tirelessly on behalf of our clients to not only ensure an optimal result but also to educate the client in all areas, whether they be financial, operational or emotional,” commented David Diehl, CEO at Prairie.
Tim Witt, Managing Director and co-leader of Prairie’s Investment Banking practice, noted, “This recognition reflects our longstanding commitment to guiding family and ESOP-owned businesses through some of the most important transitions in their history. Our team takes pride in delivering thoughtful, values-driven advice that helps founders and their families achieve their financial and legacy goals.”
The Top 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market™ awards are part of Grady Campbell’s broader Top 50 award programs, which also include the Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market™. These highly regarded awards are trusted across the industry by private equity firms, investment banks, asset managers, limited partners and business owners for their independence and integrity in recognizing excellence among small and mid-sized firms.
About Grady Campbell
Founded in 1989, Grady Campbell is a leading branding and marketing firm that supports top-performing middle-market firms with strategic brand building, design and digital marketing solutions. The firm’s Top 50 award programs are designed to spotlight and promote the achievements of leading professionals and firms in private equity and investment banking.
About Prairie Capital Advisors
Prairie is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide. For more information, visit www.prairiecap.com.
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Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc.
630.413.5574
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