Matthew Lyons, Cpa
About Matthew Lyons, Cpa
Matthew Lyons is a Vice President and licensed Certified Public Accountant in Maryland, with extensive experience in investment banking and consulting. He holds dual degrees in Accounting from Lehigh University and an MBA from Cornell University, and currently provides transactional advisory services at Piper Sandler.
Work at Piper Sandler
Matthew Lyons serves as Vice President at Piper Sandler, a role he has held since 2022. He operates from the firm's New York office, providing transactional advisory services specifically tailored to clients in the financial sector. His focus areas include Asset and Wealth Management, Brokerage, and Financial Technology.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Prior to joining Piper Sandler, Matthew Lyons worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2022, where he specialized in Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in New York. He also spent three years at Wells Fargo in a similar capacity, from 2018 to 2021, further solidifying his expertise in the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Lyons holds a dual degree in Accounting, having earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's from Lehigh University. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from 2006 to 2010 and later achieved a Master of Science in Accounting and Information Analysis from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, focusing on Banking and Financial Support Services, from 2016 to 2018.
Background in Consulting
Before his roles in investment banking, Matthew Lyons worked as a Senior Consultant at Navigant from 2011 to 2016 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This position allowed him to develop a strong foundation in consulting, which complements his subsequent work in investment banking and advisory services.
Professional Certification
Matthew Lyons is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Maryland. This certification underscores his expertise in accounting and financial analysis, enhancing his capabilities in providing advisory services within the financial sector.