Build Your 8 Figure Boutique Investment Bank in 12-24 Months, Then Graduate to Principal Investing
Master the foundational skills of dealmaking through advisory work - generating immediate cash flow while building the track record, capital base, and network required to raise your own fund, execute roll-ups, and own equity in every deal.
The Dealmaker Foundry Program Synopsis
Phase 1: Foundation (Days 1-90)
Build Your Licensed Investment Bank
Secure FINRA broker-dealer sponsorship
Recruit 3-5 senior advisors with 30+ years experience
Establish relationships with 20+ capital partners
Launch proprietary outbound systems reaching 50,000+ targets monthly
Close first $25K-$250K upfront retainer
Phase 2: Acceleration (Months 4-12)
Scale to 7-Figure Cash Flow
Win 10-20 mandates at premium fees
Build deal pipeline worth $200M-$500M
Close first backend success fees
Establish sector dominance through advisor expertise
Generate $1.3M-$1.6M conservative first-year revenue
Phase 3: Expansion (Year 2)
8-Figure Revenue & Principal Transition
Execute 3-5 major transactions ($100M-$500M each)
Generate $3.5M-$9M+ in success fees
Build institutional track record ("tombstones")
Begin co-investing in your own deals
Position for fund formation or roll-up strategy
The Five Pillars System
Compliance Infrastructure
Get licensed, get legal, get protected
Advisory Board Assembly
Your unfair advantage through credibility arbitrage
Capital Partner Network
Pre-vetted buyers before you have deals
Mandate Acquisition
Modern methods to win premium clients
Deal Execution
Close $100M+ transactions in 3-6 months
Your Investment Returns
Program Investment:
Accelerator: $50,000
Turnkey: $100,000
Year 1 Returns:
Conservative: $1.3M-$1.6M (26x-32x ROI)
Aggressive: $3M+ with one major success fee
Year 2 Potential:
$3.5M-$9M+ revenue
Principal investment opportunities
Fund formation capability
The Network Effect
Join 100+ active dealmakers who've collectively:
Generated $100M+ in revenue
Closed $5B+ in transactions
Built 8-figure firms in under 18 months
Transitioned from advisory to principal investing
Why This Works Now
The Arbitrage Opportunity:
Traditional path: 10+ years to MD at Goldman Sachs
Foundry path: 90 days to your own licensed firm
Same deals, same fees, you own 100% of the economics
The Technology Advantage:
AI-powered deal origination
50,000+ emails daily capacity
Proprietary intent signal detection
Automated capital partner matching
The Credibility Hack:
Instantly leverage 40+ years of advisor experience
Their track record becomes your firm's track record
Compete for the same mandates as bulge brackets
Command the same fees from day one
Full Compliance & Legal Infrastructure
Licensed from Day One
Your Regulatory Foundation
We don't operate in gray areas. Every member operates under proper FINRA/SEC oversight from day one through our established broker-dealer relationships.
What You Get:
Broker-Dealer Sponsorship
Immediate supervision through Kadenwood Capital (Member FINRA/SIPC) or partner firms
Licensing Pathway
Complete study materials for SIE, Series 63, and Series 82/7/79/24 exams
Chaperoning Agreements
International members covered under SEC Rule 15a-6
Branch Office Setup
Operate as Branch Office or OSJ (Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction)
Your Legal War Chest
Direct Access to Securities Counsel
You get unlimited access to Allen & Thomas LLP, our retained SEC/FINRA law firm with 30+ years defending and building financial services firms.
Included Services (Value: $120K-$200K/year):
Review all engagement letters and contracts
Structure deals for regulatory compliance
Navigate SEC/FINRA regulations
Defend against regulatory inquiries
Create non-circumvention agreements with advisors
Ensure proper books and records maintenance
How Compliance Actually Works
The Reality of Securities Regulations
Attempting to operate without proper licensing is a federal crime punishable by massive fines and potential jail time. One mistake can end your career permanently.
Your Daily Protection:
Weekly Compliance Calls
Standing call with securities attorneys every week
Pre-Transaction Review
Every deal structure reviewed before engagement
Marketing Compliance
All materials vetted for regulatory violations
Ongoing Supervision
Licensed principals oversee your transactions
Audit Trail
Complete documentation for regulatory examinations
International Compliance
For Non-US Members
If you're outside the United States, we establish proper chaperoning agreements that allow you to work with US investors legally:
SEC Rule 15a-6 compliance structure
Partnership with US broker-dealer
Cross-border transaction protocols
Local jurisdiction compliance guidance
The Bottom Line on Compliance
We've spent millions building bulletproof compliance infrastructure. You can try to figure this out yourself, hire your own securities attorneys at $1,000+/hour, and risk everything on getting it right. Or you can leverage our proven framework from day one.