ATALYST Financial Group was founded with a singular mission: to help middle-market companies navigate the complexities of capital raising, strategic transactions, and financial operations. I’m John Gilchrist, and I launched ATALYST to provide hands-on expertise to businesses seeking strategic execution, deep industry insight, and financial solutions that drive meaningful results.

With decades of experience in investment banking, accounting, and financial services, we’ve had the opportunity to lead companies and entrepreneurs through transformative transactions since the early 2000s. Along the way, we’ve built a deep network and a wealth of expertise that we leverage to craft well-informed, actionable solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenges.

Too often, consulting firms provide generic recommendations that add to the workload of already stretched internal teams, leaving clients with little more than a pitch book of ideas. At ATALYST, we take a different approach. We see every transaction as an opportunity to strengthen and elevate your business. We don’t just advise—we roll up our sleeves and work alongside you to turn financial challenges into opportunities for growth.

Our commitment is simple: clear strategies, tangible results, and precision-driven execution.

John Gilchrist
Founder & Managing Partner
ATALYST Financial Group