Nickel Hayden grows municipal advisory team
Nickel Hayden
Lucas Janda and Eduardo Cabrera have joined Nickel Hayden Advisors, bringing its staff of registered municipal advisors to seven, the Austin, Texas-based firm announced.
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“These additions reflect the continued growth of our firm and the increasing demand for independent financial advisory services in Texas,” Nickel Hayden CEO Rudy Mejia said in a statement on Monday. “Lucas brings deep experience and longstanding relationships across the school district market and Eduardo strengthens our ability to serve clients as our work continues to expand.”
Janda, a principal municipal advisor at the veteran-owned firm, has more than 15 years of public finance experience, serving public schools in roles including auditor, chief financial officer, and municipal advisor, according to the statement. Cabrera, a firm director, brings five years of experience advising public entities on municipal financings.
Both previously worked at Frost Bank.
Since 2024, Nickel Hayden has advised on approximately $4.28 billion in municipal financings across Texas, primarily in the K-12 education sector, according to the firm.
