Director
Christopher Moynihan is a Director in M&A and Strategic Advisory. He joined the firm in 2014.
Christopher has more than 10 years of experience advising both public and private companies on transactions involving acquisitions, divestitures and strategic combinations, including mergers, joint ventures and minority investments across all sectors. He has extensive experience advising family-owned businesses, Trusts & Estates and special committees of boards.
Selected advisory assignments include Wilshire on its acquisition of Lyxor U.S. from Amundi, Patient Funding Alternatives’ majority recapitalization with Leonard Green & Partners, Wilshire’s launch of Wilshire Indexes and its strategic partnership with SGX group and the Financial Times, Propex on its sale to Solmax, fairness opinion to the Board of CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II on its merger with Getty Images, Conair Corporation’s sale to American Securities, CC Capital and Motive Partners’ acquisition of Wilshire Associates, Designer Brands refinancing, Steve Madden’s refinanced credit facility, Stein Mart’s sale to Kingswood Capital (terminated), Hibbett’s acquisition of City Gear, Charming Charlie’s recapitalization of its Senior Secured Credit Facility, Stein Mart’s recapitalization of its ABL Facility, Finish Line’s $558 million sale to JD Sports, Vector Media’s sale to Spire Capital, Finish Line’s divestiture of JackRabbit to CriticalPoint Partners, Quiksilver’s restructuring and sale to Oaktree Capital, RevZilla Motorsports investment from J.W. Childs and Proenza Schouler’s minority sale to Castanea Partners.
Chris is a Committee Member with The Haitian Project, a nonprofit providing education in Haiti, and Vice Chairman of the Associate Board of Working in Support of Education (W!SE), a nonprofit organization that provides financial education, college and career readiness programs and services to students, educators and at-risk adults.
Chris holds a BA with concentrations in International Relations and Slavic Studies from Brown University.
Served as financial advisor to United Fiber & Data on its sale to Lightpath
Served as financial advisor to Wilshire on its launch of Wilshire Indexes, and its strategic partnership with SGX group and the Financial Times
Served as financial advisor providing a fairness opinion to the Board of CC Neuberger
Solomon Partners served as financial advisor to Propex on its sale to Solmax
Served as financial advisor to Conair Corporation on its sale to American Securities
Advised Investor Group on its Acquisition of Wilshire Associates
Solomon Partners advised Designer Brands Inc. on a new $400 million ABL and $250 million Senior Secured Term loan.
Advised Steve Madden on its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Served as financial advisor to Hibbett Sports on its acquisition of City Gear
Advised The Finish Line, Inc. on its sale to JD Sports Fashion Plc
Served as financial advisor to Stein Mart in securing a Senior Secured Credit Facility
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects , Solomon Partners’ Head of Financial Sponsors Sash Rentala joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss the evolving M&A landscape amid elevated rates, macro uncertainty, and supply‑demand imbalance for assets. They explore why A‑quality assets continue to trade, what’s holding back broader exit activity, and how…
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects , Solomon Partners’ Head of Healthcare Jon Hammack joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the current state of the healthcare M&A market and the key themes shaping a more constructive deal environment this year. Jon shares insights on sponsor and strategic dynamics, record pipelines, improving…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss their M&A outlook for 2026. The conversation highlights key themes to watch for this year, including sponsor exit momentum, a renewed IPO market, increased in‑sector strategic consolidation, and a more accommodating regulatory environment.…
Subscribe Episode Description This cross‑industry roundtable from Solomon Partners examines how the M&A landscape evolved in 2025 and the factors expected to shape deal activity in 2026 across healthcare, technology, and financial services. Industry coverage bankers Jon Pritti , James Butcher , and Alex DeOteris join M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss key macro and…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Managing Director Matthew Cornish from our Financial Institutions Group joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the evolving market for illiquid financial assets, with a particular focus on tax receivable agreements (TRAs). They discuss the rise in interest for TRAs, navigating conflicts these agreements create for boards and shareholders, and…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss strategic discipline in M&A and lessons learned from the recent unwinding of several marquee M&A transactions. They unpack underlying challenges—from debt burdens to market shifts—and share how boards can stress-test mergers to ensure…
Dealmaking Activity Outlook Robust tailwinds are anticipated to drive an acceleration in M&A activity through late 2025 and into 2026. However, persistent tariff-related headwinds may present economic challenges, exerting pressure on consumer confidence and corporate balance sheets. Explore the latest market trends and dynamics impacting dealmaking. Market Activity & Sector Trends U.S. M&A volumes have…
Subscribe Episode Description Arik Rashkes , Head of Solomon’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG), joins Chris Moynihan to discuss the evolving M&A landscape across insurance, wealth management, asset management and specialty finance sub-sectors. From increasing deal activity across distribution businesses to strategic consolidation and unbundling trends and the role of private equity, the episode explores key…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the momentum in the M&A market, despite the uncertainty earlier in the year. They explore the forces driving strategic consolidation and large-cap private equity transactions—offering insights into what’s fueling activity and what to…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how the M&A process has evolved from a one-off event into a repeatable growth engine for acquirers. They break down the consistent drivers of deal success—clear strategy, holistic due diligence, and strong post-deal…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon’s Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the shifting landscape of corporate incorporation and why some companies are moving from Delaware to states like Texas and Nevada. They explore the legal developments and market trends that are prompting boards to reassess incorporation…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon’s Healthcare Managing Director Brad Hildebrand speaks with M&A Director Chris Moynihan about the evolving healthcare M&A landscape, highlighting why the sector remains attractive due to its size, growth, and resilience. They discuss the impact of market conditions, including regulatory uncertainty and interest rates, as well as the dynamics of both private…