Veteran-Owned Mischler Financial Group Welcomes Former J.P. Morgan Executive as Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets
Newport Beach, CA, and Stamford, CT – January 10, 2025 – Mischler Financial Group, Inc. (“Mischler”), the nation’s oldest diversity-certified investment bank owned and operated by service-disabled veterans, proudly announces the appointment of Andrew Cherna as Managing Director, Capital Markets.
In his new role, Mr. Cherna will report to Rob Karr, Head of Capital Markets, and will lead initiatives to deepen relationships with issuers and investors while expanding Mischler’s capabilities in the capital markets sector.
Andrew Cherna brings more than three decades of financial industry experience. Most recently, he served as Head of Investor Relations at Solar Mosaic. Prior, Mr. Cherna spent 24 years at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, where he held key leadership roles, including Global Head of Structured Product Syndicate and Vice Chairman of the Structured Product Underwriting and Risk Committee. Mr. Cherna holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a BA from Middlebury College, and he is a CFA Charterholder.
Rob Karr, Head of Capital Markets at Mischler, stated, “We are excited to welcome Andy to our team. His extensive expertise in structured products and fixed income markets, coupled with his proven leadership, will be instrumental as we continue to expand our services and strengthen our relationships with clients.”
Dean Chamberlain, CEO of Mischler, added, “Andy’s appointment underscores our commitment to bringing top-tier talent to Mischler. His deep industry knowledge and strong connections with issuers and investors will help drive growth and further position Mischler as a leader in capital markets.”
Andrew Cherna expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I am thrilled to join Mischler Financial Group and look forward to contributing to its continued success. The firm’s exceptional reputation and commitment to excellence make it an ideal platform to leverage my experience and help advance its capital markets initiatives.”
About Mischler Financial Group
Founded in 1994, Mischler Financial Group is the oldest diversity-certified broker-dealer owned by service-disabled veterans. As a federally certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Mischler specializes in primary debt and equity markets, offering high-touch, technology-driven services to issuers and investors. The firm also provides strategic solutions in share repurchase programs, FX hedging, secondary market trading, and short-term cash management. Committed to supporting the veteran community, Mischler actively invests in initiatives that empower veterans nationwide.
For more information, visit www.mischlerfinancial.com.
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Dean Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer
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