M&A advisorSell-side
ATALYST Financial Group
Walnut Creek, CA
Profile last reviewed
October 2026
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Overview
Overview of ATALYST Financial Group
ATALYST Financial Group advises middle-market companies on M&A, capital raising, restructuring, and financial operations. Its M&A work includes strategic planning, valuation, marketing, deal management, structuring, negotiation, and due diligence. Founder John Gilchrist says he has led companies and entrepreneurs through transactions since the early 2000s and holds a California CPA license and Broker Officer license.
Named principal
John Gilchrist
Managing Director
Profile details
Details for ATALYST Financial Group
- Representation
- Sell-side
- Firm type
- M&A advisor
- Based in
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Engagement coverage
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Industry focus
- Generalist / multiple sectors
Office locations
Headquarters and public offices
Headquarters
Walnut Creek, CA
Profile sources
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- Open source
Firm website
atalyst.com · checked October 2026
