AJ joined Byline in 2024 with experience across the financial services and accounting industries. Prior to joining Byline, AJ worked at Houlihan Lokey within the transaction advisory and M&A groups, where he specialized in industrials performing key diligence, financial analysis, and financial modeling for private equity clients. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and gained the necessary professional experience for certification at firms including RSM, where he assisted in the preparation of tax compliance initiatives and structuring for both corporations and partnerships alike.

AJ graduated with degrees in Accounting, Supply Chain & Operations Management from the University of South Carolina and holds the Series 63 and 79 securities licenses.