Insights

Configure is proud to share our Consumer and Retail Industry Snapshot for the first half of 2025, covering macro trends and personal economics affecting consumer shopping habits and retailer sales.

Configure Partners is proud to release the latest Consumer & Retail Industry Snapshot, observing the macro and personal economics impacting consumer shopping habits and retailer sales.

Configure Partners is proud to release the latest Consumer & Retail Industry Snapshot, observing the macro and personal economics impacting consumer shopping habits and retailer sales.

Configure Partners is proud to release the latest Consumer & Retail Industry Snapshot, observing the macro and personal economics impacting consumer shopping habits and retailer sales.

Consumer behaviors are in flux, and we are in the midst of a transformation within the retail sector as a result. Prototypical brick-and-mortar retail footprints are becoming less prevalent as retailers transition towards virtual, online, and even “meta” store locations.

Join us in celebrating the addition of five new members to our team!

Configure is excited to welcome Chicago-based Managing Director Mark Birkett!

Configure Managing Director James Bardenwerper was recently featured in an article published by LSEG about the demand for ABLs amid the economic uncertainty.

Configure is excited to announce the promotion of Matt Guill to Managing Director!

Configure Managing Director Josep Weissglass was recently featured in an article published by LSEG about the current market and trends in covenants and…

Configure is excited to announce the promotions of Kennedy Klaber and Matthew Martens!

Configure Managing Director Joseph Weissglass recently spoke with Credit Sights about…

Configure is excited to announce the promotion of Kyle Stinchcomb to Director!

Configure Director Matt Guill has been named the 2025 Distressed M&A Dealmaker of the Year by The M&A Advisor.

We invite you to look back on the highlights of 2024 with us as we harness this momentum to achieve even greater things in the coming year.

Configure is pleased to share that Director James Bardenwerper was recently featured in Mergers & Acquisitions’ week-long special series, The 2025 M&A Outlook.

Direct lenders and private equity sponsors anticipate a notable increase in leveraged buyouts in 2025, driving a more robust…

How is the Food Industry Adapting to Economic Challenges and Changing Consumer Habits? Atlanta, GA — The food sector shows resilience, adapting to changing consumer habits […]

Is Dealmaking Becoming Increasingly Aggressive in the Private Credit Market? Atlanta, GA — Increased competition among lenders in the second quarter has led to more […]

Configure Named as a Finalist in Four Categories for the M&A Advisor’s 23rd Annual Awards   Atlanta, GA — Configure is excited to share that […]

Why are US Pensions Funds’ Allocation to Private Debt Falling Short of Target? Atlanta, GA — In August, US pension funds struggled to meet their median […]

Configure Partners Welcomes Five New Analysts ATLANTA — Configure is proud to announce that our team is growing! Please help us welcome five new analysts […]

Joseph Weissglass Speaks with Bloomberg About the Rise in Trading for Private Credit Loans Atlanta, GA — The trading of private credit deals may be on […]

Configure Partners Named One of America’s 2024 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies   Atlanta, GA — Configure Partners is honored to be recognized by Inc. Magazine […]

Configure Partners Welcomes Seven New Members ATLANTA — Configure is proud to announce that our team is growing! Please help us welcome seven new members […]

Private Debt Investor Highlights Configure’s Private Credit Quarterly Report Atlanta, GA — The second quarter of 2024 marked a notable shift in the refinancing landscape. Broadly […]

James Bardenwerper and Uj Rai Named The M&A Advisor’s 2024 Emerging Leaders ATLANTA — Configure Director James Bardenwerper and Vice President Uj Rai have been named […]

Configure’s 2024 Summer Interns ATLANTA — Configure is proud to announce our 2024 interns for our summer analyst program! Please join us in welcoming to […]

Jamie Hadfield Speaks with LSEG About Concerns with Valuations Atlanta, GA — Private credit has rapidly grown over the last decade as banks cut back on […]

Configure Partners Announces the Promotion of Fitz Marren to Associate   ATLANTA, GA — Configure Partners proudly announces that Fitz Marren has been promoted to […]

Joseph Weissglass Talks with Bloomberg About Private Credit’s Recent “Ugly Moment”   Atlanta, GA — Managing Director Joseph Weissglass was recently quoted in a Bloomberg article exploring […]

Configure’s Q1 Private Credit Quarterly Covered by Pitchbook Atlanta, GA — Pitchbook recently covered our most recent Private Credit Quarterly webinar and corresponding report. The article […]

Configure Partners Expands Team by Adding Credit Advisory Expert Connor Barth as Director ATLANTA, GA — Configure Partners, an investment banking platform specializing in debt […]

Joseph Weissglass Quoted in PitchBook about Preferred Equity Deals Atlanta, GA — Thanks to certain market conditions, preferred equity deals have been on the rise, often […]

Positioning Construction and Engineering Businesses for Financing Atlanta, GA — 2024 is well underway, and it has become clear that construction and engineering businesses are primed […]

Configure Partners Announces the Promotion of James Bardenwerper to Director James joined Configure in 2018 and has been instrumental in providing world-class partnership and execution […]

Jay Jacquin Featured in LSEG Loan Connector About New Fund Manager Activities   Atlanta, GA — Configure Managing Director Jay Jacquin was recently quoted in an […]

Joseph Weissglass Talks with Private Debt Investor About the Love-Hate Relationship Between Banks & Private Credit Atlanta, GA — Managing Director Joseph Weissglass was recently featured […]

Unlocking Incentives for Above-Ground Infrastructure M&A Atlanta, GA — Configure Vice President James Bardenwerper recently spoke with ACG’s Middle Market Growth about the infrastructure industry and […]

Joseph Weissglass Talks with LSEG Loan Connector About Compression in Private Debt Spreads Atlanta, GA — Configure Managing Director Joseph Weisglass was recently quoted in an […]

James Hadfield Quoted in Mergers & Acquisitions Article Atlanta, GA — Configure Managing Director James Hadfield recently spoke with Mergers & Acquisitions about the rise of […]

Configure Partners Twice-Honored by The M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards Atlanta, GA — We are honored to announce that Configure Partners has been named Boutique Investment […]

Joseph Weissglass Quoted in LevFin Insights About Founder- and Family-Owned M&A Activity Atlanta, GA — Configure Managing Director Joseph Weisglass was recently quoted in an article […]

Joseph Weissglass Provides 2024 M&A Outlook Atlanta, GA — Configure Managing Director Joseph Weissglass was polled and featured in the recently released Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2024 […]

Configure Partners is pleased to announce that Sam Vaughn has been promoted to Associate. Sam is an integral partner to our clients, most recently advising […]

Best Strategies for Renegotiating Credit Agreements for PE-Backed Companies Atlanta, GA — As we begin to observe indicators hinting at a softer economic climate, common […]

Configure Partners is pleased to announce that Austin Weiermiller has been promoted to Associate. Austin provides insightful partnership and support to our clients, most recently […]

Configure Partners Strengthens Execution Team with the Addition of Two Junior Bankers ATLANTA — Configure is proud to announce two new analysts to the team, […]

Configure Partners Welcomes Managing Director, Parm Atwal ATLANTA – Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Parm Atwal to the team as a […]

Configure Partners Welcomes Managing Director, Rory Keenan ATLANTA – Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Rory Keenan to the team as a […]

ATLANTA – Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Christian Terrill to the team as an Associate. Christian joined Configure from Capstone Partners, […]

Configure Partners is pleased to announce that Uj Rai has been promoted to Vice President. Uj joined Configure in 2019, bringing two years of credit […]

Configure Partners Strengthens Execution Team with the Addition of Jagger Barnes, Jason Krebs, Fitz Marren, and Sam Vaughn Jagger Barnes, Jason Krebs, Fitz Marren, and […]

Configure Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of two team members: Kyle Stinchcomb has been promoted to Vice President and Raymond Heartsill has been […]

ATLANTA – Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Jerry McDonald to the team as a Managing Director. Jerry brings over 30 years […]

Configure Partners Strengthens Execution Team with the Addition of Brooke Tillis, Raymond Heartsill, Brian Nguyen, and Austin Weiermiller Brooke Tillis has joined the firm as […]

Configure Partners is pleased to announce that K.T. Taratus has been promoted to Vice President. K.T. joined Configure in 2018 as one of the early […]

ATLANTA – Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Matthew Guill to the team as a Director. Guill will focus predominantly on providing […]

Configure Partners is pleased to announce that Kyle Stinchcomb has joined the firm as an Associate. Kyle joins Configure with seven years of experience at […]

ATLANTA – Configures Partners, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Michael Garvin as the company’s newest Managing Director. “I am delighted to be joining […]

Configure Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of two team members: Andrew Moody has been promoted to Vice President and Uj Rai has been […]

Configure Partners Strengthens Execution Team with the Addition of Three Junior Bankers Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to welcome Andrew Killinger, Reid Rupp, and Allan […]

ATLANTA — Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to welcome Pia DeDeyn, who joins Configure as a Managing Director in the firm’s Atlanta office. DeDeyn joins Configure […]

Jay Jacquin spoke on an expert panel at the ABI Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop on Retention Issues. This panel featured a discussion on practice and […]

Configure Partners, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Doug Clarida as the company’s newest Managing Director.

James Hadfield led a panel discussion at the Consumer and Business Bankruptcy Institute annual meeting of the State Bar of Georgia on the evolution of […]

Joseph Weissglass was a featured author in the ABL Advisor, outlining the implications of the recent evolution of the credit markets.

Jay Jacquin spoke at Emory Law School’s course on Complex Restructurings in Chapter 11.

Jay Jacquin spoke at the Alston & Bird Finance Forum on trends in the debt financing market.

James Hadfield moderated an expert panel at the ABI Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop on the future of health care, including the challenges facing both health […]

Jay Jacquin spoke on an expert panel at the ABI Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop on Retention Issues. This panel featured a discussion on practice and procedure as well as professional compensation and fees.

Joseph Weissglass participated in an expert panel on financing, M&A activity and valuations within the newspaper industry, including the continued disruptive impact of digital technologies

James Hadfield spoke on an expert panel at the TMA Annual Conference on the subject of corporate governance for distressed businesses

Jay Jacquin participated in an expert panel at the ACIC Annual Meeting and Education Conference on the subject of distressed company sale transactions

James Hadfield and Joseph Weissglass authored an article in the Journal of Corporate Renewal. The article profiled the rise of private capital within middle market […]

Jay Jacquin spoke to the LSTA about the nuances of the distressed sale process as a means to generate recoveries for lenders in troubled company […]

In the Q1 2025 edition of the Private Credit Quarterly, Configure’s Joseph Weissglass, Connor Barth, and K.T. Taratus presented proprietary, data-backed insights on the current landscape of middle market sponsor finance, including…

In the Q4 2024 edition of the Private Credit Quarterly, Configure’s Joseph Weissglass, Kyle Stinchcomb, and Uj Rai presented proprietary, data-backed insights on the current landscape of middle market sponsor finance, including…

In the Q3 2024 edition of the Private Credit Quarterly, Configure’s Parm Atwal, James Bardenwerper, and K.T. Taratus presented proprietary, data-backed insights on the current landscape of middle market sponsor finance, including…

In the Q2 2024 edition of the Private Credit Quarterly, Configure’s Joseph Weissglass, Parm Atwal, and Connor Barth share proprietary, data-driven insights on the current state of middle market sponsor finance, including trends and observations on topics such as…

During the Q1 2024 edition of the Private Credit Quarterly, Configure’s Joseph Weissglass, Parm Atwal, and K.T. Taratus presented exclusive, data-backed insights into the current landscape of middle market sponsor finance, covering key trends…

In the Q4 2023 edition of the Private Credit Quarterly webinar session, Configure’s Joseph Weissglass, Parm Atwal, and Kyle Stinchcomb presented proprietary insights about the current bank and direct-lending environment, and walked through…

Thank you for your interest in the Private Credit Quarterly by Configure Partners! As a credit-oriented investment bank specializing in debt placement and special situation […]

With 2022 behind us, we look back on a year of continued growth and success with heartfelt gratitude. 2022 marked one of the busiest periods […]

With 2023 behind us, we proudly reflect on the achievements that highlight the incredible people who enable Configure to deliver unparalleled results and world-class customer service. Join us in taking a look back at 2023 as we channel the momentum we’ve built into the year ahead.