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Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Viemed Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ: VMD) 3Q26

Viemed reported record 3Q26 revenue of $80.7M, up 12.2% y/y, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $17.1M and net income rose 32% to $4.6M. Profitability improved meaningfully sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding approximately 350 bps to 21.1%, while continued growth in sleep therapy and resupply helped diversify the revenue base. PAP therapy patients increased 37.5% […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage On Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) 3Q26

Surf Air Mobility reported 3Q26 revenue of $36.5M, up 25% y/y and 24% q/q, while adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed 32% y/y to $6.7M. Surf On Demand became the Company’s largest revenue contributor, with revenue increasing 121% y/y to $19.0M and gross margin expanding more than 400 bps as higher-value trips, preferred operator relationships, and Powered […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on NU Skin Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: NUS) 3Q26

Nu Skin reported 3Q26 revenue of $311.0M, down 14.6% y/y, while adjusted net income and adjusted EPS were $4.7M and $0.10, respectively. Core Nu Skin revenue declined 19.2%, partially offset by 13.2% growth in Rhyz, while Manufacturing revenue increased 19.3% as delayed orders normalized, though unfavorable mix limited the earnings benefit. Strategic initiatives remain focused […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:PKOH) 3Q26

ParkOhio reported 3Q26 revenue of $458.5M, up 15% y/y, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $40.9M and adjusted EPS rose 60% to $1.04. Supply Technologies remained the primary growth driver, with revenue up 21% y/y and operating margin improving to 9.5%, supported by strength in semiconductor, AI data center, electrical, and aerospace & defense markets. Engineered […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Aemetis Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTX) 3Q26

Aemetis reported 3Q26 revenue of $88.2M, up 49% y/y, while adjusted EBITDA improved to $24.8M and net income reached $5.2M. Results benefited from approximately $11.0M of first-half 45Z catch-up revenue, but recurring RNG economics also improved materially as the updated federal model increased dairy RNG 45Z value to approximately $62/MMBtu before monetization costs. RNG volumes […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) 3Q26

BlackSky reported record 3Q26 revenue of $42.8M, up 118% y/y, while adjusted EBITDA reached a record $12.8M, representing a 29.9% margin. Space-Based Intelligence & AI Services revenue increased 107% y/y and 34% sequentially to $32.7M as greater Gen-3 utilization and subscription growth drove significant operating leverage, while Mission Solutions and Advanced Technology Programs also contributed […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Xperi Inc. (NYSE: XPER) 26Q3

Xperi reported 3Q26 revenue of $114.0M, up 2% y/y, while adjusted EBITDA was essentially unchanged at $23.0M and adjusted EBITDA margin remained above 20%. Media Platform revenue more than doubled to $17.0M, driven by advertising and related revenue growth of approximately 280%, while TiVo One monthly active users increased 40% to 6.8M and ARPU improved […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage On Franklin Covey Co (NYSE: FC) 4Q26

Franklin Covey reported 4Q26 revenue of $70.0M, down 2% y/y, while adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $12.8M and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 18.3% from 16.4%. Enterprise North America continued to show improving commercial momentum, with FY26 invoiced amounts increasing 4% to $151.4M and deferred revenue rising 17% to $59.2M, supported by higher sales productivity, […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Materion Corp (NYSE: MTRN) 3Q26

Materion reported record 3Q26 value-added sales of $313.7M, up 19% y/y, while adjusted EBITDA increased 27% to $70.7M and adjusted EPS rose 37% to $1.93. Growth remained broad based, led by record semiconductor sales alongside continued strength in aerospace & defense and telecom/data center, while incoming orders and backlog increased approximately 25% and 35% y/y, […]

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NasdaqGS: GOOD) 3Q26

Gladstone Commercial reported 3Q26 revenue of $42.4M and FFO per share of $0.35, with occupancy increasing to 99.3% as continued leasing activity supported internal growth. During the quarter, GOOD leased or renewed approximately 503,000 square feet, adding roughly $2.5M of annual straight-line rent, while post-quarter leasing contributed an additional $2.9M of annualized rent. Industrial assets […]

AN TRAN SHELMIRE

Research Analyst

SAVANNAH BEAVER

TOM BAKER

Senior Advisor, IR & Communications

Tom is the CEO and cofounder of Reportable, a corporate communications and competitive intelligence software and service. Reportable is helping companies across all industries ranging from top venture-backed startups to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies. Tom has more than 20 years of experience working in corporate communications and investor relations for biotech and medical device companies. Tom graduated UCSD with a B.S. in Pharmacological Chemistry. An avid surfer, Tom grew up in San Diego and currently lives in the Boston area with his wife Melissa and 3 young boys.

LOUISE SHELMIRE

Compliance Advisor

Louise has been employed at Stonegate Capital Markets since 2018 as an independent contractor for compliance functions. Louise was previously with Tradestar Investments and Stockcross Financial Services. She has served as a Sales manager and Compliance Principal. Louise graduated with a BA from Louisiana State University. She currently holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 24, 53, 4, 65 and 9/10 licenses and is currently on a roster available to serve as a FINRA arbitrator.

TABER WETZ

M&A Due Diligence

Taber is a seasoned finance executive with relevant experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and system implementations. He specializes in helping small and midsize companies grow by developing actionable recommendations for operational improvement. Taber has held senior roles such as CFO and COO for public companies ranging from $1 million to $100 million, and President of a merchant bank that raised over $75 million for an alternative energy startup. He earned his BS in Finance/Accounting from Oklahoma State University. Additionally, Taber has led four reverse mergers into public markets, developed and raised over $75 million in seasoned offerings, and successfully implemented POS and accounting systems for multiple companies. His expertise includes financial planning, risk management, and business development, driving significant growth and operational efficiency.

CHRIS GAUVIN

M&A Due Diligence

Chris is a strategic finance executive with extensive experience in accounting, finance, information systems, and strategy. He specializes in helping small and medium-sized companies grow by clarifying strategic vision and creating scalable processes. Chris has held senior roles such as Divisional CFO for a $200 million P&L, VP of Finance at a healthcare startup, and Director of M&A for a $1.5 billion public entity. He earned his Master of Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and a BBA from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Chris has led financial planning models for companies scaling rapidly, managed over 250 business valuation and due diligence transactions, and spearheaded strategic planning processes for entities with revenues exceeding $1 billion.

PAUL WHITLEY

Strategic Advisor, Stonegate Inc.

Managing Member CFO / COO / CRO
C‐Suite Support Inc.

Paul is a strategic Fractional CFO and Transformational Technology Leader. He joined Stonegate Capital Partners in 2024. His primary responsibilities include driving business growth through financial, operational, and digital transformation initiatives, as well as implementing quality of earnings assessments, preparing Confidential Information Memorandums (CIM), and providing valuation methodologies. Paul previously held senior roles in various high-profile companies, including Senior VP at a $2 billion hedge fund and CFO/COO at a $180 million public company. He earned his MBA in Internet Technology and E-Commerce from the University of Dallas and a BBA in Finance/Accounting from the University of North Texas. Paul is also known for his extensive experience in growing and sustaining shareholder value, system implementations, and mergers and acquisitions.

BOLTON CORWIN

Analyst, M&A Group

Bolton joined Stonegate in 2024. He attended the University of Oklahoma and studied in the school of Business. Bolton works with the Stonegate’s M&A group, interacting with private equity firms and family offices on Stonegate’s buy-side and sell-side transactional business.

NOAH WANJA

Associate, Institutional Sales

Noah is an associate on the institutional sales desk. He joined Stonegate in 2026. He graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship/Corporate Innovation.

Maximus Alexander-Nino

Analyst, Equity Research

Maximus joined our equity research group in 2026. Prior to Stonegate, he was an analyst at Raymond James and served six years in the Florida Army National Guard. Maximus graduated from the University of South Florida with a BS in Finance. He holds the SIE and Series 99 licenses, has passed Level I of the CFA Program, and plans to continue pursuing the CFA designation.

William Stetson

Associate, Institutional Sales

Will is an associate on the institutional sales desk. He joined Stonegate in 2026. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in finance. Before joining Stonegate, he interned at Compass Group USA and played College Football at Kenyon College.

LAURA ENGEL, CPA

Senior Advisor,
Research

Laura joined Stonegate in 2011. Her background spans over 20 years in financial services, having held diverse roles in public and private accounting, consulting, and executive leadership. She has broad industry experience within the healthcare, medical technology, and private equity sectors among others, partnering with high-growth organizations as a senior financial officer and consultant. She graduated from the University of Virginia and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

QUENTIN HARRAH

VP, Institutional Sales

Quentin is a Vice President. He joined Stonegate in 2021. He graduated from Louisiana State University with degrees in marketing and professional sales.

JUSTIN MARTIN

Managing Director,
Institutional Sales & ESG Advisory

Justin is a managing director and helps lead the institutional sales effort. He also advises issuers on ESG rating policies and best practices. He joined Stonegate in 2012 and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Justin is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc. and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses.

ZACH AMREIN

Head of
Business Development, CCO & CFO

Zach is the Head of business development, Chief Compliance Officer, and our CFO. He joined Stonegate in 2016. He formerly worked in Finance at Legacy Housing. He graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in Finance and Accounting. Zach is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc. and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 27 licenses. 

DAVE STORMS, CFA

Director of Research
Stonegate Capital Partners

Dave joined Stonegate in 2022. He was most recently an equity research analyst at Goldman Sachs. He was formerly a Senior investment analyst at Beneficial Financial Group, an analyst at Valuation Research Corporation, and an investment analyst with The Board of Pensions (PCUSA) focused on public equities. He started his career at Vanguard after receiving his undergraduate degree from Rowan University and a Masters in investment management from Temple University. David is licensed with Stonegate Capital Partners and currently holds FINRA Series SIE, 7, 87.

PRESTON GRAHAM

Partner
Stonegate Capital Partners

Preston joined Stonegate in 2010. His primary responsibilities include managing the sales desk, overseeing our institutional outreach effort, and advising clients on capital markets strategy. He graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in finance. Preston is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc. and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 79, and 99 licenses.

JESSE SHELMIRE

Co-CEO, Partner
Stonegate Capital Partners

Jesse is Co-CEO/Partner of Stonegate Capital Partners/Stonegate Capital Markets(Member FINRA/SIPC), and a Co-Founder of Stonegate Healthcare Partners. Jesse spent the first decade of his investment career in 1981 at Smith Barney in retail sales and then later at Jefferies in institutional sales. In the mid-90’s, Jesse was the Managing Director of Investment Banking for First London Securities where he managed public and private transactions. In 1999, Jesse joined Stonegate where he’s managed ~100 transactions and currently provides advisory services for both public and private companies with a focus on healthcare. Jesse received his Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1979 from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Jesse is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets and currently holds FINRA Series 7,24, 63, 79, 99 licenses.

SCOTT GRIFFITH

Co-CEO, Partner
Stonegate Capital Partners

Scott joined Stonegate in 1992 and is a co-owner of Stonegate. Prior to joining Stonegate, Scott was a Vice-President at Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette from 1980 to 1988 and a Vice-President at Smith Barney from 1988 to 1992. He received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University in 1979. Scott is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 14, 24, 63, 79, 99 licenses.