Harris Nesbitt Gerard

Harris Nesbitt Gerard was a U.S.-based investment banking and institutional brokerage firm that operated as the investment banking arm of BMO Financial Group. The firm was established in 2003 following BMO's acquisition of Gerard Klauer Mattison, a boutique brokerage firm renowned for its research-driven approach. Harris Nesbitt Gerard provided a comprehensive suite of services, including equity research, corporate finance, and sales and trading, with a specialized focus on the healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. The firm was particularly well-regarded for its healthcare practice and hosted an annual healthcare conference that became a significant event for biotechnology and life sciences companies. In 2006, the entity was rebranded as BMO Capital Markets as part of a global integration of BMO's investment and corporate banking groups.