Arik Rashkes

Arik has more than 25 years of experience in financial services, having successfully executed a diverse range of transactions advising clients in the US and globally. Prior to joining Solomon Partners, Arik served as Co-Head of US Financial Services and Head of Insurance at Houlihan Lokey. Arik has been instrumental in advising multiple Fortune 500 and international companies, mid-caps, entrepreneurs, and private equity investors. Notable transactions include, CIFG, New York Life, AIG, Alliant, WMIH, PHP, Athene’s sale to Apollo, State Auto’s sale to Liberty Mutual Annexus’ sale to IMG, Advising the Special Committee of the Board of Athene in connection with the acquisition of VOYA’s Annuity Business Additionally, Arik provided strategic counsel to MetLife in the spinoff of Brighthouse Financial and advised the Special Committee of the Board of FGL in connection with the sale to FNF. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey in 2015, Arik served as Managing Director at Blackstone Advisory Partne