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ESOPs in the News

Lochmueller Group Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Illinois

We are proud to share that Lochmueller Group has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Illinois for the fourth consecutive year! The award, presented by Workforce Research Group in partnership with Daily Herald Suburban Business, recognizes organizations that foster strong, engaging workplace cultures.

Raymond James Establishes ESOP Advisory Investment Banking Practice

Raymond James is expanding the capabilities of its Investment Banking division by hiring Mark Buchanan to establish the firm’s ESOP Advisory practice. Buchanan will lead all ESOP-related M&A transaction advisory and execution efforts for its privately held institutional clients and support the firm’s financial advisors and their business-owner clients seeking ESOP-related expertise.

ESOPs to Be Featured at PGA Tour’s 3M Open in July

Minnesotans love their golf almost as much as they love snowmobiling! 

During the upcoming 3M Open, a PGA Tour event held at the Twin Cities Tournament Players Club just north of Minneapolis on July 23rd through July 27th, ESOPs will be getting into the swing of things alongside some of the world’s best golfers.