April 07, 2025
Ladenburg Thalmann Appoints Daniel Blood as
Co-Head of Investment Banking and Head of Financial Institutions Group
35+ year veteran tapped to oversee expansion of investment banking
division, strengthening of key relationships
NEW
YORK, NY - April
7, 2025 - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.
Inc. ("Ladenburg Thalmann"), a subsidiary of Osaic, Inc. ("Osaic"), announces the appointment of Daniel Blood
as co-head of investment banking and head of financial institutions group. He
will work alongside Nicholas Stergis
to lead the firm's investment banking division, drive strategic growth and
strengthen client relationships across key markets.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dan to Ladenburg.
His leadership and experience will be key to expanding our investment banking
capabilities and delivering top-tier solutions to clients," said Barry Steiner,
Co-CEO at Ladenburg Thalmann.
Blood joins Ladenburg with 35 years of
investment banking experience, having held senior leadership positions at Bear
Stearns, FBR Capital Markets and BTIG. Throughout his career, he has developed
deep expertise in capital markets, strategic finance, real estate investment
trusts and yield-oriented securities. In addition to his technical knowledge,
Dan has a strong track record of executing complex transactions and providing
strategic advice to top-tier clients, helping them navigate evolving market conditions
and achieve their financial goals.
"I'm excited to join Ladenburg at such a
pivotal time. The firm has a strong reputation for excellence in investment
banking, and I look forward to collaborating with its talented team to drive
growth and create value for clients," added Blood.
Ladenburg's investment banking division
provides a full suite of advisory and capital-raising services, including
mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and strategic advisory
services across a wide range of industries. Ladenburg's parent company, Osaic,
a portfolio company of Reverence Capital Partners, is one of the nation's
largest providers of wealth management solutions, supporting approximately
11,000 financial professionals.
Steiner,
a long-standing member of Ladenburg's investment banking team and its chief
operating officer for 10 years, was appointed co-CEO
alongside Mike Gideon in
May 2024. Gideon has overseen
Ladenburg's operations since 2018.
"It's inspiring to look back and see the
evolution of this historic firm since its inception in 1876," said Jamie Price,
president and CEO at Osaic. "Barry and Mike make for a formidable co-CEO duo
and are building an amazing leadership team to carry Ladenburg Thalmann through
the next growth phase."
For further information, please visit the
firm's newly redesigned website, ladenburg.com.
About Ladenburg Thalmann:
Ladenburg Thalmann is a full-service, diversified financial services firm that offers a full suite of investment banking and capital markets products and services, including equity and debt capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance advisory and fairness opinions. Ladenburg was established in 1876 and has been a member of the New York Stock Exchange for 150 years.
About Osaic:
Osaic, Inc., a portfolio
company of Reverence Capital Partners, is one of the nation's largest providers
of wealth management solutions, supporting approximately 11,000 financial
professionals. Osaic's mission is to empower entrepreneurial advisors to build
thriving businesses and fulfill their clients' dreams. Visit www.osaic.com
to learn more.
Securities and investment
advisory services are offered through the firms: Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Osaic
Institutions, Inc., broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members
of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Osaic Services, Inc. and
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., broker-dealers and members of FINRA and SIPC.
Advisory services are offered through Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management,
Inc., and Osaic Advisory Services, LLC., registered investment advisers.
Advisory programs offered by Osaic Wealth, Inc. are sponsored by VISION2020
Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser.
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