Brightlane Partners is a management consulting and investment banking firm located in Atlanta, GA that provides value added advisory services to financial institutions and financial technology companies. Our professionals have an unmatched ability to understand and assess market conditions in today’s climate characterized by regulatory changes, market consolidation, and technological innovation. The firm formed in 2014 from principals in its predecessor, T. Stephen Johnson & Associates, and its staff boasts over 40 years of industry experience providing advisory services to more than 300 financial institutions. Our services include, but are not limited to, De Novo Bank Formation, Merger & Acquisition Advisory, Strategic Planning, Fairness Opinions & Stock Valuations, Branch Expansion and Divestiture, Regulatory Consulting, and Developing Bank/FinTech strategic relationships. The principles of Brightlane have helped raised over $1.5 billion in capital, served as an advisor on over 50 M&A transactions, and assisted in the formation of over 100 startup banks. Please visit our website at www.brightlane.com or call us at 770-653-5136.