Brian Little is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business with over 17 years of experience in the finance sector. He specializes in managing director roles within the Consumer M&A advisory practice at Duff & Phelps in Los Angeles. His expertise lies in advising middle-market clients through mergers, acquisitions, and private placements, successfully closing numerous transactions across various sectors including Apparel, Sporting Goods, Retail, and Restaurants. Brian is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and is registered with FINRA as a General Securities Principal, holding multiple licenses such as Series 7, 24, 63, and 79. He holds both an M.B.A. and a B.S. from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, equipping him with a robust academic foundation in finance and business economics.