Ladenburg Thalmann Expands Biotechnology Equity Research Team with the addition of
two senior analysts, Rick Bienkowski, Ph.D. and Caroline Palomeque
NEW YORK, NY - June 4, 2026
- Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. ("Ladenburg Thalmann"), a middle-market investment
bank providing investment banking, equity research, and institutional sales and
trading services, and subsidiary of Osaic, Inc. ("Osaic"), today announced that Rick Bienkowski,
Ph.D. and Caroline Palomeque have joined the firm's Biotechnology
Equity Research team as Managing Directors.
Dr. Bienkowski
and Ms. Palomeque further expand Ladenburg Thalmann's biotechnology equity
research platform, enhancing coverage across gene therapy, genetic medicines,
and innovative life sciences companies. Their addition reflects the firm's
continued investment in its research capabilities and commitment to providing fundamental
research and industry analysis to institutional investors.
"We are excited
to welcome Rick and Caroline to Ladenburg Thalmann," said Michael Gideon, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Ladenburg Thalmann. "They each bring significant experience in
biotechnology equity research, combining scientific expertise with deep
fundamental analysis. Their addition expands our sector expertise and enhances
our research coverage for institutional clients."
"Rick and
Caroline add meaningful depth to our biotechnology research platform," said Jeffrey Cohen, Director of Research at Ladenburg Thalmann. "Both bring extensive experience covering
innovative biotechnology companies and will play an important role in expanding
our coverage within the sector."
Dr. Bienkowski
was Director of Biotechnology Equity Research at Cantor Fitzgerald, where he
covered gene editing, cell therapy, and genetic medicine companies. He also
held roles at SVB Leerink and RBC Capital Markets. Dr. Bienkowski holds a Ph.D.
in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Emory University and a B.S. from Cornell
University.
Prior to joining
Ladenburg Thalmann, Ms. Palomeque was an Equity Research Analyst at Berenberg
Capital Markets. In previous roles, she covered biotechnology companies at
Maxim Group and WallachBeth and was a member of the biotechnology teams at
Oppenheimer, JMP Securities, and Goldman Sachs. Ms. Palomeque holds an MBA in
Finance from Fordham Graduate School of Business and a B.S. in Neuroscience
from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Dr. Bienkowski
and Ms. Palomeque will be based in Ladenburg Thalmann's New York City office.
For more
information, please visit, ladenburg.com.
About Ladenburg Thalmann:
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is a full-service, diversified financial
services firm that offers a range 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 since
1879.
About Osaic
Osaic, Inc. ("Osaic"), a portfolio company of Reverence Capital Partners,
is one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies,
supporting over 10,000 financial professionals. Osaic's mission is to empower
entrepreneurial advisors to create leading wealth management solutions that
enhance lives and legacies. 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., Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, and CW Advisors, LLC, registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by Osaic Wealth, Inc. are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser.
MEDIA CONTACT:
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For more information, please visit www.ladenburg.com.
About
Ladenburg Thalmann:
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is a full-service, diversified financial
services firm that offers a comprehensive 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 since 1879.
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' goals. Visit www.osaic.com
to learn more.
Securities and investment advisory services are offered through 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. Inc., 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.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Osaic@streetcredpr.com