Expanded Leadership Role Reflects Continued Growth of Firm’s Advisory Services
NEW ORLEANS and GREENVILLE, S.C. — July 15, 2026 — Leading impact investment firm Advantage Capital today announced the expansion of Pete Byford’s leadership responsibilities and formally named him Head of Tax Credit Consulting, reflecting the continued growth and evolution of the firm’s advisory services platform.
“Pete has been instrumental in accelerating our Tax Credit Consulting platform,” said Jonathan Goldstein, Managing Director, Advantage Capital. “His leadership, industry expertise and client-focused approach have helped strengthen and expand our capabilities at a time when demand for sophisticated tax credit and economic development guidance continues to grow.”
As Principal and Head of Tax Credit Consulting, Byford will oversee a well-established and growing business line. He will continue to run the firm’s project finance work and add management of our New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program application and compliance services.
“I’m excited to continue building on the strong reputation and foundation we have in place,” said Byford. “Our team remains focused on delivering thoughtful, strategic guidance and execution support that helps clients advance impactful projects and initiatives across the country.”
Advantage Capital also announced that Jonathan Goldstein, Managing Director and founder of the firm’s Tax Credit Consulting practice, will continue serving in a senior strategic advisor capacity at the firm, continuing his role of identifying and developing emerging business opportunities, innovative public-private partnership models and broader strategic growth initiatives across the firm.
“Both Jonathan and Pete have played foundational and integral roles in establishing and advancing our Tax Credit Consulting business,” said Michael Johnson, Managing Director, Advantage Capital. “Jonathan’s strategic insight, industry relationships and forward-looking perspective continue to be incredibly valuable as we explore new opportunities and innovative approaches to delivering economic impact. Pete is the right leader to succeed him as Head of Tax Credit Consulting and move our mission forward.”
About Advantage Capital
Advantage Capital is a leading impact investment firm with an emphasis on driving capital to underserved areas. The firm provides flexible financing to growth-ready entrepreneurs and industries located in communities that often lack access to conventional sources of capital. Since 1992, the firm has invested more than $4.4 billion in more than 1,000 companies to support more than 77,000 quality jobs. The firm also invests with intention in affordable housing developments and renewable energy solutions to grow economies and communities.
