Andy Graiser and Emilio Amendola co-founded A&G Real Estate Partners in 2012. In sum, they’ve been business partners for 30 years. Andy’s key areas of expertise include lease renegotiations and terminations, real estate optimization and dispositions, facilitation of growth opportunities, real estate valuations, and sales. Andy was recipient of the “Restructuring Leader” prestigious honors by Global M&A Network in 2023.

Andy and team won several top honors including – “Outstanding Real Estate Advisor” firm award along with role played in advising - Cineworld Group / Regal chapter 11 restructuring as “Cross Border Turnaround” and Party City restructuring winning the “Corporate Turnaround” of the year at the 16th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Sandeep has nearly three decades of turnaround management and restructuring experience. Before establishing Novo in 2012, he spent five years at FTI Consulting, a globally recognized turnaround firm, and eight years at Silverman Consulting, a Chicago-based boutique restructuring advisory firm. Sandeep has led numerous successful business turnarounds including the sale of a $200M defense contractor and the sale of a $180M commercial cleaning company.

Most recently, the firm won prestigious awards - the “Boutique Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year” award along with “Special Situations M&A Deal” awards for advising Gamma Aerospace sale to TRM” presented at the 16th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Factors contributing for his success... I believe in leading with honesty and objectivity and always telling clients what they need to hear rather than what they want me to tell them. It's not always the easy path, but it's essential for building trust and delivering real results. Empathy also plays a big role in my success—understanding that behind every financial statement is a business and that behind every business are people. I make it a point to ask questions and always listen instead of jumping to conclusions. This approach helps my team and me to develop stronger relationships and to get to the heart of the problem faster. We have always taken pride in being hands-on operators and not just financial analysts. I believe that when you focus on doing good work the results and success follow.

Most enjoy... I love the opportunity to save a business and preserve jobs. It’s incredibly rewarding to see a struggling business get back on its feet. I also enjoy passing along the skills I’ve learned to the next generation of restructuring consultants. Mentoring and developing talent is something I prioritize. This approach is the foundation upon which Novo Advisors was built and continues to espouse. I thrive on building strong and lasting partnerships - whether with clients, employees, or partners - because in this business trust and collaboration underpin success.

Andrew has 30 years of financial and operational transformation and restructuring experience in both the United States and Australia, advising clients in numerous formal and out-of-court restructurings. He specializes in advising companies, creditors, and equity sponsors in distressed and non-distressed situations. Prior to joining Accordion, Andrew was a Partner and US Head of Restructuring at McKinsey & Company.

Paul has 30 years of experience in financial consulting and management on an international basis, primarily involving complex chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings and distressed financial transactions. He has represented companies, chapter 7 and 11 trustees, creditors, official and ad hoc creditor committees and equity holders in cases across a wide range of industries.

Paul’s determination, will to win, and steady leadership has helped him position Province as a leading financial advisory firm. Province most recently won the coveted “Outstanding Creditor Restructuring Firm” of the year honors presented during the 16th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Dave and Jay Jordan founded Continuum Advisors, a to embody their shared values, principles and commitment to tailored client service. Since 2001, Dave has specialized exclusively in sell-side representation of owners of senior housing communities across the country. Before co-founding Continuum, Dave was Co-Head of senior housing investment sales at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital (a subsidiary of Truist Bank) and Senior Director and Top Producer at Cushman & Wakefield.

Continuum Advisors team won the “Special Situations M&A Deal” award for Evangelical Retirement Homes of Greater Chicago d/b/a Friendship Village of Schaumburg sale to Encore Healthcare Services presented at the 16th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Curt provides interim management and operational and financial advisory services to underperforming companies and companies in transition. His experience includes challenging CRO roles, interim management, refinancings, distressed acquisitions and in- and out-of court restructurings. Prior to joining SCP, Curt was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer at Katy Industries, Inc.

Curt and team at SCP won a few transactional awards including - Custom Alloy Corporation Sale of Assets to Trident Maritime Systems, in category “Industrials & Services Restructuring” along with Vyera Pharmaceuticals / Orpha Labs winning the “Subchapter V Restructuring” of the year honors during the 16th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.

Kate has more than 17 years of experience as a financial advisor, with a primary focus on advising unsecured creditor committees. She has worked with debtors, senior lenders, unsecured creditors, and bond insurers both in bankruptcy and out of court. She has advised clients on all aspects of distressed and bankruptcy situations, including financial and operational restructurings, asset sales, and liquidations.

Mo is a nationally recognized U.S. turnaround professional with an exemplary track record of accomplishment across a wide range of industries. His 30+ year career has focused primarily on reviving companies experiencing financial, operational or strategic transitions to maximize value for stakeholders. He has accomplished this through management and/or advisory roles in partnership with some of the world’s leading financial institutions, private equity and distressed hedge fund investors.

Adam leverages his accomplished career, spanning twenty-five years in restructuring and corporate finance, into various roles for his clients, including financial advisor, investment banker, CRO, expert witness, and fiduciary. He has a proven record in advising, structuring, and executing in excess of 100 mergers, acquisitions, capital transactions, restructurings, and litigation support assignments. Prior to co-founding Force 10 Partners in 2016, Adam was a Senior Managing Director at GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group and Co-President and Chief Compliance Officer of GlassRatner Securities.

Sergio has over 20 years of financial and consulting services experience. He focuses on designing and executing large business transformations, performance improvement programs, and growth strategies. He has significant experience in various industries including consumer and industrial goods, retail, food and beverages and pharmaceutical. He has worked in Mexico, the U.S., Andean Region, Central America, Southern Cone and the Middle East.

Sergio, the A&M and the entire deal team in restructuring of Naviera Naranja won the "Cross Border Turnaround of the Year" high honors presented at the 16th Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala, along with winning the “Outstanding Global Turnaround Consulting Firm” award.