Nickel Hayden Advisors

About Nickel Hayden Advisors

Nickel Hayden Advisors is a Texas-based municipal finance advisory firm dedicated to transforming how communities manage their financial future. Founded by Rudy Mejia — West Point graduate, US Army Captain, and 11+ year veteran of Texas public finance — Nickel Hayden was built to bring strategic investment banking expertise to the municipalities that need it most. We specialize in: - Municipal bonds & public debt issuance - Debt structuring & capital markets advisory - Strategic financial planning for school districts & municipalities - Infrastructure investment & long-term fiscal resilience - Data-driven financial analysis & reporting Our clients include some of Texas's most prominent school districts and municipalities — including Austin ISD and Dallas ISD — where we've helped unlock the capital needed to invest in infrastructure, education, and community services. We don't just close transactions. We build lasting relationships with the finance directors, CFOs, and elected officials who rely on us to help make decisions that shape their communities for generations. Austin, Texas | nickelhayden.com