Pickering Energy Partners, an independent energy stock research firm, has teamed up with a merchant bank to create an energy-focused boutique investment house.

Pickering teamed up with Tudor Capital, a merchant banking and financial advisory firm started by former Goldman Sachs managing director Bobby Tudor. The new firm will be called Tudor, Pickering & Co and will offer a range of investment banking services, including securities underwriting, capital raising and advice on mergers and acquisitions.