What is a M&A Advisory?
Are M&A advisories considered investment banks? If so, why do they call themselves advisories rather than investment banks, and how are they different? Thanks in advance!
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You need to be FINRA certified and good to go with the SEC to call yourself an investment bank. M&A advisories do the same thing except bypass that restriction.
Is that the only difference?
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