Built for the Lower Middle Market
HNS works exclusively with closely-held private companies to achieve outstanding capital-centric outcomes.
We serve as the transaction advisor to leading lower middle market businesses. Our hands-on, bespoke approach to the
M&A process resonates with our clients. Our deep transaction experience allows us to understand our clients’ objectives and deliver outstanding results.
Meet the Team
Laney Naramore
MANAGING PARTNER
205-837-5409
laney@hns-partners.com
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Laney has spent the majority of his career in investment banking and corporate finance. He has extensive experience helping lower middle market and middle market companies execute mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, recapitalizations and other strategic alternatives. He is actively involved in all phases of the transaction process.
Laney graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and received his MBA from The University of Alabama. He holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.
Perry Still
MANAGING PARTNER
205-504-0470
perry@hns-partners.com
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Perry is a senior financial executive with 20 years of investment banking experience. He has completed transactions with an aggregate transaction value of over $5 billion. Perry represents clients across a wide range of industries and strongly believes that the key to a successful transaction is understanding objectives on the front end and working tirelessly to exceed expectations.
A Birmingham native, Perry received his BA from the University of Virginia and his MBA from Vanderbilt University. Prior to founding HNS Partners, he worked for Bank of America's Global Corporate & Investment Banking group (formerly Banc of America Securities) in its San Francisco office, as well as for a middle-market investment bank. He holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.
Outside of the office, Perry enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He is a member of the Advent Episcopal School Board of Trustees and Chair of its Endowment.
Jeremy Berman
VICE PRESIDENT
205-617-6773
jeremy@hns-partners.com
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Jeremy is a senior member of the firm's transaction team. His primary responsibilities include developing relationships with founders and executives, leading deal execution, building financial models, managing due diligence, participating in deal negotiations, and reviewing transaction agreements for clients.
Prior to HNS, Jeremy was a financial analyst for a large Express Oil Change franchise. He also spent two and a half years in the front office of the San Antonio Spurs, where he was focused on the trade and free agency marketplace, collective bargaining, and salary cap rules to assist in roster strategy decisions.
Jeremy graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Sports Management and Business. He resides in Birmingham with his wife, Anna Cate, and their beautiful daughter Eden.
He holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.
Austin Eck
ANALYST
330-903-0526
austin@hns-partners.com
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Austin is an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in GAAP accounting and project management. Austin began his professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in their Assurance practice, where he specialized in revenue recognition, internal controls, and complex accounting matters. He holds a CPA license and is pursuing FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.
Originally from Akron, Ohio, Austin graduated from Samford University with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Accounting. He lives in Birmingham with his wife and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Jason McClain
Senior Advisor
205-915-1980
jason@hns-partners.com
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Jason is a Senior Advisor to HNS Partners where he advises clients on financial planning & analysis. He is also the Founder and Principal of Fox One Solutions, a finance and accounting consulting firm. Previously, Jason was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, the CFO of a large nonprofit organization, and an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He earned an MBA with Honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an MA from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and a BS with Distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy.