Houlihan Lokey announced that John Guzzo has joined as a Managing Director in its Financial Services Group. Based in New York, Guzzo will further strengthen the firm’s Mortgage Services practice.

Guzzo joins the firm with more than 25 years of M&A and financial services experience. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Managing Director at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW), a Stifel company, where he led the Mortgage Technology & PropTech investment banking practice within the FinTech & Financial Services Group. Before KBW, Guzzo was a Managing Director at Berkery, Noyes & Co., LLC, where he founded and led the Mortgage Technology & PropTech Group. 

“John brings deep industry expertise, strong client relationships, and a commitment to delivering superior outcomes for clients worldwide to our already market-leading franchise,” said Jeffrey Levine, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Houlihan Lokey’s Financial Services Group. “We are glad to have him on our team.”
 
“Houlihan Lokey’s Financial Services Group has an exceptional reputation for its strategic insight, execution excellence, and long-standing relationships across the financial services marketplace,” said Guzzo. “With the team’s deep expertise and client-first approach, I look forward to contributing to its continued success and helping deliver innovative, high-impact solutions to its clients globally.”