It said one of the advisers involved was Chicago merchant bank BDT Capital Partners, which is run by former Goldman Sachs executive Byron Trott.

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He often praised former Goldman executive Byron Trott.

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Byron Trott, former Goldman Sachs vice chairman, testified about the secret discussions that were held to gain an investment in Goldman by Berkshire Hathaway at the depths of the financial crisis (September 23, 2008).

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Family financial adviser Byron Trott agrees.

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