{"id":1006293,"date":"2026-09-28T10:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/houlihan-lokey-bolsters-fintech-group-with-digital-assets-hire\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:03:23","slug":"houlihan-lokey-bolsters-fintech-group-with-digital-assets-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/houlihan-lokey-bolsters-fintech-group-with-digital-assets-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Houlihan Lokey Bolsters FinTech Group with Digital Assets Hire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Houlihan Lokey Bolsters FinTech Group with Digital Assets Hire<\/b><\/p>\n

Chris McMillan Joins as Managing Director in Charlotte<\/b><\/p>\n

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Chris McMillan has joined as a Managing Director in its FinTech Group. Based in Charlotte, Mr. McMillan will focus on the digital assets sector.<\/p>\n

Mr. McMillan joins the firm with a wealth of experience in M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory. Most recently, he founded 3V Capital Partners, a boutique advisory firm that provides M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory services to technology companies, with a focus on blockchain\/digital assets, AI infrastructure, and software. Prior to founding 3V Capital, he served as the Head of Blockchain and Co-Head of Internet Investment Banking at Credit Suisse.<\/p>\n

\u201cChris brings a deep understanding of the digital assets ecosystem and a proven strategic advisory track record within this complex sector,\u201d said Alec Ellison, Global Head of Houlihan Lokey\u2019s FinTech Group. \u201cHis unique expertise and extensive relationships across the blockchain landscape will be invaluable as we continue to expand our FinTech capabilities and partner with our colleagues on the Financial Services banking team as traditional financial services firms incorporate blockchain technology into their products and services. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to join Houlihan Lokey\u2019s highly respected FinTech Group,\u201d commented Mr. McMillan. \u201cThe firm\u2019s commitment to providing insightful, thoughtful advice and its exceptional global platform offer the perfect environment to help clients navigate strategic opportunities within the digital assets sector. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to drive continued growth and success for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Houlihan Lokey\u2019s FinTech Group builds on the firm\u2019s leading technology and financial services expertise and underscores our belief in and commitment to the future of financial technology. With nearly 40 finance professionals, our team covers the entire spectrum of the global financial technology sector, pairing deep end-market expertise with dedicated senior-level financial professionals across every vertical of FinTech. In 2025, Pitchbook ranked Houlihan Lokey as the No. 1 M&A advisor for all global FinTech transactions. FinTech has emerged as one of the most innovative and fast-growing areas of the already pervasive technology landscape. We understand that an industry driven by innovation and change requires an advisor who can think ahead of the market to help advance your vision.<\/p>\n

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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.<\/p>\n

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Houlihan Lokey Bolsters FinTech Group with Digital Assets Hire Chris McMillan Joins as Managing Director in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Chris McMillan has joined as a Managing Director in its FinTech Group. Based in Charlotte, Mr. McMillan will focus on the digital assets sector. Mr. McMillan joins the firm with a wealth of experience in M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory. Most recently, he founded 3V Capital Partners, a boutique advisory firm that provides M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory services to technology companies, with a focus on blockchain\/digital assets, AI infrastructure, and software. Prior to founding 3V Capital, he served as the Head of Blockchain and Co-Head of Internet … <\/p>\n

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