OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL – November 2, 2026 – Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc., a leading corporate advisory and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Bell as Director of Finance & Technology.
Mr. Bell has extensive experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, process improvement and technology-enabled reporting. Throughout his career, he has strengthened finance and accounting functions, enhanced financial controls and implemented automated reporting solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency and business insights.
Most recently, Mr. Bell held several positions including VP of Finance, and Principal, Head of Finance at Wealthspire, where he modernized the finance and accounting department, streamlined financial processes and enhanced executive reporting. Previously he held senior finance leadership roles at Viskase, Inc., and ND Paper, Inc., overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls and capital planning. Earlier in his career, Mr. Bell held finance and analytical positions across several organizations. He holds a Master of Science in Accounting, an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Accounting, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago.
“We are extremely excited to have Dan join our team. His experience and insight will help us to drive growth at a time when we are implementing significant technological infrastructure investments,” said Dave Diehl, Chief Executive Officer at Prairie.
“Dan’s background and experience are an ideal fit for our organization. Dan has demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial discipline and executing strategic growth initiatives. We are fortunate to have him on our leadership team,” said Rocky Fiore, President and Chief Operating Officer at Prairie.
About Prairie Capital Advisors
Prairie is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide. In 2025, Prairie was named one of Grady Campbell’s Top 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market. For more information, visit www.prairiecap.com.
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