As a general statement, we believe that anyone able to carve out a successful year in 2023 is deserving of recognition. We don’t need to hear the specific numbers; suffice it to say that transactions were half the number they typically are and those deals that did make it across the finish line required great skill and knowledge of the capital markets given where interest rates were. Which brings us to this year’s Rainmakers. This selection of Rainmakers were tapped not only for their credentials and impact they had on the industry but also for their ability to wrestle a deal to conclusion in a tight and highly uncertain market. It was not an easy year for anyone and the men, women, teams and companies we selected exhibited great expertise as they navigated the environment.

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