Simon Acosta

Independence Point Advisors

Independence Point Advisors ("IPA") is a women-owned investment bank and advisory firm that was founded on the belief that today's clients have a diversity of opportunities and challenges that require a diversity of talent to navigate. IPA's disruptive approach is organized around three lines of business: 1. Strategic Opportunity and Risk Advisory Services ("SORA"), which includes a team of experts at the intersection of global risk, geostrategy, cyber security, ESG, human capital and board diversity 2. Capital Markets advice and underwriting; IPA is a women-owned broker dealer with best-in-class equity and debt capital markets talent 3. Strategic Advisory Services Our team includes exceptional women and diverse leaders with proven track records advising clients across industries on their most important strategic decisions. Through a strategic alliance with Lazard, IPA will create an unrivaled combination of diverse perspectives and experience with Lazard's preeminent brand in strategic advisory.