Michael H. Schmidt, President of Chaffe Securities, Inc., Chaffe Associates — Chaffe is pleased to announce that Michael H. Schmidt has acquired a significant equity interest in Chaffe and its broker-dealer subsidiary, Chaffe Securities, Inc. (“CSI”). Mr. Schmidt will immediately assume the r ole of Head of Investment Banking for Chaffe Associates, Inc. and President of CSI while Vanessa Brown Claiborne will remain in her role as Head of Business Valuations and Chief Executive Officer of Chaffe. Mr. Schmidt brings decades of experience in investment banking to the firm, including mergers acquisitions and corporate finance. In his role as President of CSI, Mr. Schmidt will drive strategic initiatives to expand Chaffe’s advisory capabilities, particularly focusing on the southeastern United States as a rapidly growing yet underserved region. As Head of Investment Banking and President of CSI, Mr. Schmidt will provide corporate finance advisory services, including MA, capital raising and restructuring, working closely with partners, colleagues, and stakeholders to further expand the firm’s market position and deliver exceptional financial outcomes for its clients. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-schmidt-a4ab496/   Announce your new employees, promotions, board positions, community notes and leaders in your organization to New Orleans CityBusiness’s influential audience. The information in the People This Week section is provided by the submitter. Click here to make a People This Week submission and to find out more. ...read more read less