Team
David L. Talley is the Founder and Managing Member of Riverview Capital Advisors, as well as a Partner at Gaffey Deane & Talley, PLC. He has over 25 years of corporate finance experience that includes corporate and financial transactions across several sectors including Financial Services, Media and Broadcasting, Government Contracting, and Health Care.
Prior to his current positions, David was the Vice President & Managing Director of WorldPay Inc., a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBSG). There, David was responsible for the leadership and management of the company’s operations throughout the Western Hemisphere. During that time David was an integral part of the executive team that sold the Company to RBSG.
David has a strong background in management and corporate finance having held various senior-level financial positions with Clear Channel Worldwide and predecessor organizations for more than 12 years. During that time, he was responsible for business and financial functions that included accounting, finance, and strategic transactions. During his tenure David was part of a team that managed the Mergers & Acquisitions on a national basis.
David began his professional career with a “Big 4” accounting firm. During that time he was responsible for audit and consulting engagement areas.
David holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting and Information Systems as well as Masters degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of West Florida. He is a Certified Public Accountant/Accredited in Business Valuations, Certified Financial Manager, Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor, Certified Management Accountant, & Certified Government Financial Manager. Additionally David holds both the Series 7, 79, 82 and 63 FINRA licenses.
Stephanie Kelly has over 15 years of experience, having previously worked with investment banking, private equity, and energy trading. As a Director, her areas of focus and expertise are in the areas of valuations, financial analysis, and strategic planning. Stephanie’s background includes experience with complex structured financial product and sophisticated lending vehicles. Her background includes executive positions with Freidman, Billings, Ramsey group, PG&E Energy Trading Holdings, Harbor Asset Management, and XOOM Energy. Stephanie received a Bachelor of Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting from the College of William & Mary. She is a Certified Public Accountant/Certified in Financial Forensics and a Certified Valuation Analyst.