NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2026-- Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Light as managing director of secondary capital advisory within the private capital advisory group. Based in New York, Light will advise private equity sponsors and institutional investors across a broad range of secondary transactions, including GP-led continuation vehicles and other strategic liquidity solutions.

“Tim brings deep experience advising clients across the secondary market and a strong understanding of today’s evolving private capital landscape. As demand for tailored liquidity solutions continues to grow, his addition further strengthens our secondary advisory capabilities and positions us well to support the evolving needs of sponsors and investors,” said Ryan Schlitt, global head of private capital advisory at Piper Sandler.

“I’m thrilled to join Piper Sandler private capital advisory and look forward to working alongside the team as we continue to build on the momentum of the business. The firm’s deep client relationships, integrated private capital advisory platform and collaborative culture provide a strong foundation to help clients achieve their strategic objectives,” said Light.

Light brings over a decade of experience in private capital markets, with a focus on advising general partners, limited partners and institutional investors on complex secondary transactions. He joins the firm from Guggenheim, where he was a managing director and played a key role in the founding and growth of the firm’s secondary advisory practice. Previously, he was a director at Sixpoint Partners and principal at Greenhill Cogent where he began his career. He has previously worked closely with multiple members of the team, bringing established relationships and familiarity with the team’s approach to client service and execution. Light received a bachelor’s degree from Duke University.

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