B. Riley Securities, a middle market investment bank, added Tim Monfort as senior managing director, based in the firm’s New York office.
Monfort brings more than two decades of experience as a senior investment banker and trusted advisor with a strong track record of originating, structuring and executing capital markets and strategic financing solutions on behalf of corporate clients across sectors. He has led a broad range of transactions throughout his career, working closely with issuers to address complex capital needs and building deep relationships with institutional investors.
Most recently, Monfort served as managing director at D.A. Davidson, where he led origination and syndicate efforts in support of the firm’s broader investment banking platform. Previously, he was head of equity capital markets at both Jefferies and Seaport Global Securities. Earlier in his career, he also held senior positions at Morgan Stanley and Hambrecht & Quist.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Tim to B. Riley Securities. We’ve known and respected Tim for many years, and I’ve seen firsthand his tenacity and dedication to delivering for his clients,” Jimmy Baker, co-CEO and head of capital markets at B. Riley, said. “Tim’s decades of leadership and experience further enhance our ability to identify and execute on our clients’ most critical capital needs.”
Joe Nardini, senior managing director and head of investment banking at B. Riley, said, “Tim is a proven leader in delivering timely capital markets solutions to our clients, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to B. Riley Securities. His longstanding relationships and track record of transaction origination will drive successful outcomes for our clients and our firm.”
Monfort said, “I’ve worked with and competed against the B. Riley Securities team for years, and I’ve always admired the firm’s client-first approach and reputation for delivering on its commitments to stakeholders. The momentum B. Riley has built, in concert with its longstanding commitment to capital markets leadership, made this an easy decision. I’m excited to work alongside a team known for its entrepreneurial culture and to build on the firm’s tradition of creating value for issuers and investors alike.”
