Aaron Franzheim
Sector Focus: Aerospace, Defense & Space and Diversified Industrials
Professional Experience
Aaron is a Director with Meridian Capital, with a focus on aerospace, defense & space and diversified industrials industries. As Director, Aaron leads transaction execution across sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising engagements, as well as supports the firm’s business development initiatives. Aaron joined Meridian in 2015 after working as an analyst for Financial Technology Partners in San Francisco. While at FT Partners, he provided M&A and capital raising advisory for fintech companies. In 2022, Aaron was named one of the recipients of the 13th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards by The M&A Advisor.
Education & Certification
Aaron received his Bachelor of Arts in business administration from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, with a concentration in finance. He holds his Series 63, Series 79, and Series 82 licenses with FINRA.
Community Service and Involvement
Aaron is actively involved with the Seattle Finance Collective and was a member of ACG Seattle’s Young Professionals (Y20) class of 2016. Aaron is a native to the Pacific Northwest having grown up in Gig Harbor. Outside of the office, Aaron enjoys CrossFit, skiing, boating, and spending time with his French bulldog, Tank.
I have nothing but praise for Aaron! He is a great, talented associate with strong analytical and organizational skills; quick thinker with the ability to learn our company’s business and products within a very short period time. He is a terrific communicator who conveyed all transaction matters clearly and timely throughout the entire sales process. An associate like him is tough to find.
Ping Gonzalez, AD Systems – Former Director of Finance
