Taylor Companies is a privately held investment bank that specializes in acquisitions and divestitures. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its Global Advisor Network consists of former diplomats, trade association officials, members of academia and political leaders. Its Synergy model is divided into cost-reducing and revenue-enhancing synergies. The company employs a team of intelligence specialists trained in strategic debriefing and elicitation. It performs various transaction-related tasks, such as identification of strategic buyers for companies being sold and acquisition targets for acquirers. The company additionally identifies predispositions of key individuals, including corporate decision makers and stock market analysts.