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Chaffe by the Numbers

1982

Year Founded

$5.2BN

Total Assets Under 
Management

52+

Transactions

Client Focused.

“Chaffe was a valuable advisor during the process and was instrumental in analyzing, structuring and closing the transactions.”

ANDREW WILSON

CEO

“Chaffe exceeded our expectations at every level. Frank and Whit enabled us to unlock and realize the true value of the company we worked so long to build. Most importantly they matched us with investors that share our values and vision to carry Matthews Brothers into the future.”

SHAW & TOM MATTHEWS

Founders, Matthews Brothers

“Chaffe & Associates was constantly a guiding light throughout this transaction… The importance of the right fit for the employees and the high-quality reputation of MS Tank was never compromised”.

DANNY MILLER

President

“The Chaffe team understood how important having a working knowledge of our business would be in the sale negotiation process. We were throughly impressed with the diligent work and time Chaffe put into always moving the sale forward and with the leadership role they took in securing the best deal possible for our company.”

LEANN BOYD

Founder and CEO

“Frank and Taylor were essential to the success of this transaction. Thoroughness, professionalism, creativity and exceptional communication were critically important to landing this deal – Chaffe & Associates delivered!”

COURT RAMSEY

CEO

“[Chaffe] worked with us closely, and did a wonderful job of getting us what we needed to prepare that business to do a transaction. The Chaffe team came to us with some amazing opportunities, and it helped support our business continuing growth”

DAVID BRANTON

CEO

“The enduring relationships we enjoy with our clients spring from the Company’s unswerving commitment to a particular set of principles. We stress client confidentiality, long-term relationships, attention to detail, and highly tailored, personal services. We are humbled to celebrate 40 years in business.”

D. B. H. “Black” Chaffe

Founder and Chairman

“Our aim is to be the gold standard for valuations,” said Ms. Claiborne. “That’s why clients come to us. Chaffe has earned its reputation as a resource for valuations across numerous industries, expanding beyond estate, gift and income tax planning and reporting to valuation of intangible assets and purchase price allocations.”

Vanessa Brown Claiborne

President and CEO

“Chaffe’s M&A practice has prospered because we listen to business owners to understand their goals. Our goal is to lead transactions that exceed our clients’ expectations and create value at superior deal terms.”

Frank deVay

Managing Director

“We are fortunate to have produced so many successful transactions for founder and family-owned sellers. A sample of recent deals includes Performance Food Group’s purchase of Hattiesburg-based Merchants Foodservice, Water Street Capital’s investment of growth capital into Southern Scripts, a Natchitoches-headquartered company, and Insulations Incorporated’s sale to KLH Capital, with corporate headquarters in Harahan, La.”

G. F. Gay LeBreton

Managing Director and President of Chaffe Securities, Inc.

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With Chaffe, you can count on financial guidance from our team of experienced investment bankers that is tailored to your specific needs. We’ll help you navigate the complexities of estate planning, buying or selling a business, restructuring, capital formation, and other valuation and advisory needs.