CLA Meridian Capital’s Greg Ryan and Kendell Jensen Recognized as 2026 Emerging Leaders by The M&A Advisor
Published June 4, 2026
SEATTLE, WA — An independent panel of industry professionals has named CLA Meridian Capital’s Greg Ryan, Vice President of Industrials, and Kendell Jensen, Vice President of Technology, recipients of The M&A Advisor’s 2026 “Emerging Leaders Award”, recognizing their professional achievements, leadership impact, and community involvement.
For 17 years, the “Emerging Leader Awards” have honored M&A professionals under 40 years old who have made notable contributions to the industry. The program was founded to foster mentorship, collaboration, and career development opportunities for promising young professionals.
“Greg and Kendell represent the next generation of leadership at CLA Meridian Capital,” said Brian Murphy, Managing Principal of Investment Banking. “They combine deep industry expertise with a highly collaborative approach and strong relationships across the investor community, consistently delivering thoughtful advice and successful outcomes for our clients. This recognition is well deserved.”
Since joining CLA Meridian Capital, Greg Ryan and Kendell Jensen have advised clients on a range of M&A, capital raising, recapitalization, and strategic advisory engagements in their industry focuses.
Winners of the 17th Annual Emerging Leader Awards will be formally recognized on September 14-15 during the 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit in New York City.
About The M&A Advisor
Founded in 1998, The M&A Advisor is the global leader in connecting, recognizing, and informing professionals in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance. Now in its 28th year, the organization provides content, events, and honors programs that empower dealmakers at every stage of their journey. Learn more at www.maadvisor.com.
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About CLA Meridian Capital
CLA Meridian Capital is the investment banking division of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor and broker dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. With 30+ years of middle-market M&A and financial advisory experience, $22 billion in total transaction value, and deep industry knowledge across the Consumer, Industrials, and Technology sectors, CLA Meridian Capital helps our clients preserve the value they’ve built and the legacies they leave behind.
