Name: Deal Flow Invitational
Start: 2026-02-19T14:00:00.000-08:00
End: 2026-02-19T18:00:00.000-08:00
Location: 22864 Ventura Blvd

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Anthony M. Gonzales

What do golf and deal flow have in common? Timing, risk, and follow-through.

 — an invite-only round designed for M&A pros, operators, and capital partners.

If you’re shaping the next wave of consolidation, come swing the sticks and swap insight.

Deal Flow Invitational is a small-format gathering for 

private equity investors, independent sponsors, M&A-focused investment bankers, and operator-owners

 working in the lower middle market. We’ll blend 

 with real conversations about live pipelines: add-ons, roll-ups, founder secondaries, and sub-$250M platform plays.

Instead of panels and slide decks, expect:

If you’d rather compare MOICs between swings rather than slides — the Deal Flow Invitational is your place for the afternoon.

Chase Walian is a Private Banker with J.P. Morgan based in Westlake Village. After beginning his career on Wall Street with a top-tier wealth management team at J.P. Morgan in New York, Chase returned to his Southern California roots to invest in the community he calls home. Today, he specializes in advising business owners and commercial real estate operators who want to be more intentional with their leverage, liquidity, and long-term planning. By combining the sophisticated resources of a global financial powerhouse with his institutional insights, Chase helps sophisticated investors and business leaders alike navigate their most complex financial milestones.