New York – February 19, 2026 – CMA, a leading provider of investment banking and turnaround & restructuring advisory services, today announced the promotion of Stephen Funnell to Director.

“Stephen has been an integral member of our Turnaround & Restructuring team, delivering thoughtful financial and operational advisory services to lenders, senior management teams, and private equity firms,” said Jonathan Killion, Partner of CMA. “His depth of experience across both lender- and debtor-side engagements, combined with his strong leadership and client focus, has made a meaningful impact on our firm and our clients. We are pleased to recognize his contributions with this well-deserved promotion.”

Funnell joined CMA in 2022 and has advised clients across a broad range of industries, including consumer products, retail, and food & beverage. In 2025, he was named an Emerging Leader Award winner by The M&A Advisor, recognizing his leadership, dedication, and strategic insight in delivering value to clients and strengthening the firm’s practice.