Chattanooga-based investment banking and advisory firm Oaklyn Consulting today announced the appointments of Joy Bhattacharjee and Joshua Kim as investment banking analysts.

Bhattacharjee is a 2026 graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management with an MBA and received his Bachelor of Science from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2014. He brings previous experience as a capital associate at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, head of financial planning and analysis at Bangladesh agtech marketplace i-Farmer Limited and research associate at IDLC Securities Limited, also in Bangladesh.

Kim is a 2026 graduate of The University of the South with a bachelor’s in economics. While a student, he led a team of seven analysts for Green’s View Capital, the Sewanee student investment fund, helping to manage a $3.2 million equity portfolio from the university’s endowment.

He also served as chief development officer of the Sewanee Consulting Club, leading strategic growth initiatives that increased membership significantly and developing local partnerships with 11 local businesses to provide hands-on project work for 72 student consultants.

Kim was the captain of Sewanee’s NCAA Division III men’s swimming team, leading 35 athletes, and is a CSCAA Scholar All-American, Southern Athletic Association Commissioner’s Honor Roll honoree and Southern Athletic Association First Team All-Conference selection.

“I’m pleased to welcome Joy and Josh to our team,” said Frank Williamson, founder of Oaklyn Consulting. “Each of them brings a strong analytical background and real-world finance experience that will serve our clients well as we advise them through complicated situations that require a tailored, thoughtful approach.”

Oaklyn Consulting, which celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year, is an investment banking and advisory firm that specializes in providing flexible, customized services to small and medium-sized businesses on an hourly basis. Oaklyn specializes in complex transactions that may not fit the traditional investment banking model. For more information about Oaklyn Consulting’s services, visit https://oaklynconsulting.com.

About Oaklyn Consulting

Oaklyn Consulting is a consulting firm that helps private businesses, from startup to middle market, and nonprofits with mergers, acquisitions, capital-raising, investor relations, succession and other strategic corporate finance decisions. Oaklyn Consulting does not work as a broker, but as an extension of clients’ boards and management teams, charging time-based fees for investment banking advice.

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