Bill Graf
About Bill Graf
Bill Graf is a Managing Director at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC, specializing in mergers and acquisitions within the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services sectors. He has extensive experience in investment banking and finance, having held various roles at notable firms including M&T Bank and Prudential Financial.
Current Role at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC
Bill Graf currently serves as Managing Director at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC. He has held this position since 2023 and is based on-site. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic financial advice and services, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions.
Previous Experience at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC
Before his current role, Bill Graf worked as a Director at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC from 2021 to 2023 in Baltimore, MD. During his tenure, he contributed to various financial projects and initiatives, enhancing his expertise in corporate finance.
Educational Background
Bill Graf studied at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, where he earned an MBA in Finance from 2005 to 2007. He also attended The Johns Hopkins University, obtaining a BA in Economics from 1993 to 1997, and studied Economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science for 11 months in 1995.
Specialization in Mergers and Acquisitions
Bill Graf specializes in mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services sectors. His focus includes sell-side engagements, strategic sales, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations, providing comprehensive financial solutions to clients.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Bill Graf has held various positions throughout his career. He worked at M&T Investment Banking Group as an Associate from 2007 to 2011, and later as Vice President from 2012 to 2017. He served as Director of Investment Banking at M&T Bank from 2018 to 2021. Earlier, he was a Project Manager at Prudential Financial from 2000 to 2005 and briefly worked in Debt Capital Markets at The Bank of New York in 2006.