TrumpPolicy PreElection Long '24: I-Banking

A potential Trump presidency signals a return to financial deregulation, capital gains tax certainty, and pro-business sentiment—fueling M&A, IPOs, and restructuring. Independent advisory firms like EVR, PIPR, and JEF benefit from both rising deal volumes and client preference for discretion during volatile or politically sensitive transactions. Rate normalization, PE dry powder deployment, and a pivot from regulatory overhangs under Biden combine to create an environment conducive to high-margin investment banking advisory work.