A Family Firm

Who We Are

Gorman Jones is a boutique investment banking firm providing strategic advisory services to wealth management RIAs, investment consulting firms and broker-affiliated teams seeking independence.

We are a family business, inspired by a legacy of integrity and service. We value relationships, character and honesty. And we understand that we can only succeed when our clients do.

The Principals

Rush Benton

Rush Benton, CFA

Rush is a veteran leader in the RIA industry who has been at the forefront of M&A consolidation for over 25 years.

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Clark Benton

Clark Benton

Clark is a highly experienced Investment Banking professional with more than a decade of tenure on Wall Street.

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Jack Benton

Jack Benton, CPA

Jack began his career at Ernst & Young in New York, most recently as a Manager in EY’s Strategy and Transactions practice.

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Behind the Name

Illustration of Gorman Jones Roberts

Gorman Jones Roberts led a life deeply rooted in integrity and service.

After growing up in the small town of Williamsburg, KY, he went on to play for the New York Yankees and serve in the US Navy during World War II. His academic achievements at Northwestern University and Harvard Business School underscored his resilience and lifelong search for knowledge that led to an extensive career in banking and investments.

He was a father, grandfather and great grandfather in our family. Rush has been married to his daughter, Joan, for 42 years.

Gorman Jones died in 2021 at the age of 97. He was selfless, relentlessly positive and never said a negative word about anyone. His devotion to his family, his country and his faith have shaped us and continue to guide us today.

We named our company after him to honor his legacy, and to recognize that in our business — like yours — legacy matters.

Your Legacy Deserves the Same Care

If you have started to wonder what your firm might be worth — or what comes next for the people in it — a confidential conversation is a quiet place to begin. There is no cost and no obligation, and everything you share with us stays between us.

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