Brian Wright

Strategic Advisor

Areas of Expertise

  • Investor Relations Strategy
  • Capital Markets Advisory
  • Healthcare Sector Expertise
  • Equity Research & Valuation
  • Financial Modeling & Forecasting
  • IPO & Earnings Preparation

Biography

Brian Wright is a distinguished capital markets executive with over 20 years of experience at the nexus of Wall Street and healthcare. He has guided companies in managed care, digital health, healthcare services, and life sciences through growth, transformation, and market volatility. His expertise spans investor relations, equity research, corporate finance, and capital strategy, with a proven record of delivering results for organizations with revenues from $10 million to over $20 billion.

As a Board Advisor at Everest Advisors, Brian works closely with founders, operators, and investors to sharpen investor communications, prepare for capital events, and develop strategies aligning financial performance with long-term goals. He brings hands-on expertise and market insight to M&A, investor targeting, and building institutional-grade IR programs.

Brian began his career as a top-ranked equity research analyst, launching healthcare services research at J.P. Morgan Chase and holding senior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citadel Securities and Jefferies. He was named the #1 Healthcare Provider Analyst by The Wall Street Journal in 2007 and ranked #1 by StarMine for earnings accuracy in 2013. In these roles, he built lasting relationships with institutional investors and influenced capital allocation sector-wide.

On the corporate side, Brian served as Vice President of Investor Relations at Molina Healthcare, a $20B Fortune 200 company, leading financial communications and investor engagement through executive transitions and regulatory challenges, restoring confidence and stabilizing valuation. He later returned to Wall Street at ROTH as Senior Vice President, advising agriculture-focused biotech companies.

Brian holds an MBA in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a BSBA in Finance & Economics (Cum Laude) from Rockhurst University. He is known for translating complex market dynamics into clear, actionable strategies and is a trusted advisor across healthcare finance.