Capital Markets Development

Since founding CG CAPITAL in 2008, Rich has advised publicly traded and pre-IPO companies on market engagement strategies, helping them refine their investment narratives, expand institutional ownership, and execute capital-raising initiatives. His work has directly led to over $500 million in financings, facilitated successful M&A transactions, and strengthened institutional investor engagement through targeted outreach and strategic positioning. Rich has also held senior investor relations and finance leadership roles at Kinetic Concepts (KCI), Matria Healthcare, ING Americas, The Home Depot, and El Paso Corporation, where he managed Wall Street communications, drove corporate finance strategies, and played a pivotal role in multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions and capital raises. Earlier in his career, he was an equity research analyst at UBS and Jefferies & Co., covering energy and industrials, where he developed valuation models, conducted investment thesis development, and advised on IPOs and follow-on offerings.

Prior to joining CG Capital, Eric M. Beder was a Equity Research Analyst for over twenty years at leading investment banks such as Ladenburg Thalmann, Brean Murray, Wunderlich Securities and B. Riley/FBR, among others, focusing on consumer goods and special situations, including medical, technology and mining. Mr. Beder is a three-time Wall Street Journal Best on the Street winner (in the Apparel and Specialty Retail categories) and two-time Starmine/FT Award winner for stock picking in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods categories. Prior to transitioning to an equity research analyst role, Mr. Beder worked in the commercial real estate and investment banking field. Mr. Beder received his M.B.A. from The Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley and his B.S., with a major in Accounting/Finance, from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Ralph brings over 25 years of experience advising corporate and government clients on financial, strategic, and capital markets initiatives. He has led the structuring and execution of complex public-private partnerships, bridging public sector priorities with private sector innovation and investment. His career includes leadership roles at Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and WWA Capital Partners, as well as serving as Head of Strategic & Alternative Investments for the City of Atlanta. Ralph has advised across diverse sectors and executed transactions exceeding $53 billion, spanning principal investments, capital raises, and complex M&A mandates. His expertise in leveraged buyouts, special situations, and innovative financing solutions positions him as a trusted advisor in both public and private markets.

Grant is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment banking, corporate access, and capital advisory. As Vice President of Business Development at JonesTrading, he led ECM sales and corporate access, significantly increasing investor interactions and banking activity. Previously, he founded and led Stokeswood Capital, advising startups and early-stage companies on capital raises. Grant has also held roles at LifeSci Advisors, Constellation Capital Group, and Vulcan Materials, where he specialized in investor relations, M&A targeting, and land acquisition. He holds an MS in Global Medicine from USC and a BS in Cellular, Microbial, and Molecular Biology from Auburn University.

Joy is a seasoned investor relations professional with a strong track record in supporting publicly traded companies across diverse industry sectors. With extensive experience in corporate strategy, shareholder communications, and financial reporting, she has successfully managed relationships with C-suite executives, institutional investors, and analysts. Her expertise includes developing investor pitch materials, conducting proactive outreach, and facilitating financial reporting processes to ensure regulatory compliance and strategic messaging consistency. Having held leadership roles at firms like KCSA Strategic Communications, Tryp Therapeutics, and Solebury Trout, Joy excels in market research, investor engagement, and corporate messaging strategies that drive long-term shareholder value and market visibility. She holds a BA in Environmental Science and Policy with Biological Sciences from Florida State University.