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Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities and author of the best-selling book Completing the Deal, has personally orchestrated over 140 successful transactions, with a cumulative value exceeding $5 billion in private placement and M&A deals.
In Completing the Deal Live, Matt shares his experiences and expertise from his extensive career, key topics from the book, and provides crucial insights with real-time market updates and strategies.
Completing the Deal Live has seen tremendous success across Industry Groups, CEO Forums, and many more organizations.
Matt offers financial and industry leaders insights into current market trends, evaluations of lower middle market companies, and essential information on meeting their needs in today’s environment.
“Matt did a great job of providing very complicated information in a format that made sense to all of the business owners in the room. And gave solid practical advice on how the private equity market views transactions of particular size.”
– Lower Middle Market Business Owner
With over two decades of advising lower middle market CEOs and companies, Matt draws on this extensive experience to provide valuable insights into optimizing shareholder value, unlocking growth potential, and navigating market dynamics effectively.
“One of the top 5 presenters in my 12+ years with Vistage. Strongly recommend. Practical and informative.”
– Lower Middle Market CEO
“Eleven Philosophies for Success in Finance” is an engaging presentation tailored for University and MBA students, distilling key topics from “Completing the Deal.” Beyond technical expertise, Matt emphasizes the importance of soft skills for a successful financial career, considering it a great privilege to inspire the next generation of financial leaders.
“I can confidently say that you are our most popular speaker. We had a great turnout yesterday – 105 members! We also never get as many questions as we do with you, so thank you very much for your patience. We would love to have you come back!”
– Finance Student at The University of Texas (Austin)
Matt’s expertise and unparalleled vision for maximizing the growth and value of middle market companies has left an indelible mark on industries across Texas and around the country. Since Joining Westlake in 2014, Matt has led or co-led 140 successful transactions, with a cumulative value exceeding $5 billion in private placement and M&A deals.
Additionally, Matt has invested in 13 private companies and has had a board role on several of these organizations. In the recent past, he served as an advisor to companies whose combined revenue totals more than $2 billion+.
Matt has an MBA in Banking, attended executive programs at Harvard and the University of Chicago, and holds FINRA series 6, 7, 63, 65, 24, 27 and 79 licenses. Originally from Hinsdale, IL, Matt and his family have lived in the Austin area for 15 years.
140+ debt, securities, and debt transactions
$5 billion+ in closed transaction value
Investor in 16 plus private equity and credit transactions
Past and present board role with 6 companies
Speaker to industry group and CEO forums;
Author and media contributor