Luke is an Associate at Lazear, where he works with business owners to navigate complex ownership transitions. He focuses on deal execution, financial strategy and long-term value creation, partnering closely with clients to structure transactions that are efficient and aligned with their strategic goals.

Before joining Lazear, Luke was an investment banking associate at DC Advisory, a global investment bank where he advised on cross-border M&A, debt financing and private capital initiatives across a range of industries. Earlier in his career, he spent several years in the pharmaceutical sector with Eli Lilly and Company and Cardinal Health holding roles that spanned quality control to advancing early-stage radiopharmaceutical solutions for cancer therapies.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from DePauw University and an MBA in Analytics, Leadership and Innovation with a Finance emphasis from Johns Hopkins University’s Carey Business School. His combination of scientific training, financial expertise and transaction experience provides a strong foundation for guiding clients through some of their most important business decisions.

If you had to pick three words that best represent Lazear’s culture, what would they be, and why?

Collaborative: We believe the best results come from working side by side with our clients. Every engagement is a partnership built on trust, transparency and shared goals.

Entrepreneurial: We approach each situation with fresh thinking and a problem-solving mindset. No two businesses are alike and we pride ourselves on crafting solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Dedicated: Above all, our culture is grounded in serving business owners. We measure our success by the long-term value we help create for our clients, their families and their businesses.