Firm
The Fairing Group is an independent investment bank, focused on merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory for North American middle-market corporations. Based in Toronto, the firm provides buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory and execution services to business owners, boards, and shareholders.
The firm combines practical transaction experience, industry knowledge, and established relationships with market participants to support clients throughout the transaction process. As an independent advisor, The Fairing Group is committed to accountability, integrity, and alignment with client objectives, providing objective advice and hands-on support tailored to each engagement.
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Meet the Team
Daniel Scaini
Managing Partner
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Daniel Scaini is a Managing Partner at The Fairing Group, where he co-leads alongside Zach, advisory mandates for privately held companies across the middle market in North America.
Daniel brings a strong background in mergers, acquisitions, and institutional capital markets. As a former investment banker with Manulife’s Capital Markets Group, Daniel advised on and executed transactions involving M&A and institutional placements of debt and equity. These mandates spanned a broad range of industries, including construction and environmental services, consumer goods, industrials, manufacturing, media, oil and gas services, and technology.
Earlier in Daniel’s career, he held roles in institutional asset management at AGF Investments, wealth management at RBC Dominion Securities, and hedge fund investing at Barometer Capital Management.
Daniel holds an HBA degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Outside of work, Daniel is passionate about golf, Formula 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs, winemaking, and tackling hands-on DIY projects.
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Zach Schenker, CFA
Managing Partner
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Zach Schenker is a Managing Partner at The Fairing Group, where he co-leads alongside Daniel, advising privately held companies across the middle market in North America.
Zach brings a strong background in private equity and corporate development, shaped by his experience as a private equity investor at Pantone Investment Management. As Pantone’s first employee, he played a key role in scaling the firm, underwriting and executing investments across alternative asset classes including self-storage, industrial, and other real estate-adjacent sectors. His background in investment management informs a disciplined, investment-oriented approach to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth.
Earlier in his career, Zach was an investment advisory professional at Accretive Realty Partners, where he advised private and public institutions on real estate acquisitions and divestitures. He was also a member of the corporate development and M&A team at VitalHub, a software company serving health and human services organizations.
Zach is a CFA Charterholder and holds a degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, exploring the outdoors through hiking, and fantasy football.
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Get in Touch
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