Republic Business Credit announced the appointment of Steven Smith as SVP, Sales to lead its new business activities in Birmingham and the Southeastern marketplace.

CIT Group announced the appointment of Neil Wessan as managing director and group head of CIT Capital Markets. Previously, he served as head of Capital Markets for Gleacher & Company.

Triumph Commercial Finance announced the addition of two senior executives to lead its asset-based lending and equipment finance operations. Dan Karas has been named EVP, Asset-Based Lending and Dirk Copple will serve as EVP, Equipment Finance.

Republic Business Credit announced the appointment of John Seeley, San Francisco resident and career commercial finance professional, as SVP, Sales to lead its new business activities in San Francisco and the northern California marketplace.

Solar Capital announced the appointment of Richard L. Peteka as chief financial officer, succeeding Nicholas Radesca who resigned from the company.

Cassel Salpeter, a Florida-based independent investment banking firm, hired Philip Cassel to its professional staff. Cassel will serve as an associate and will focus on M&A and restructuring assignments.

TD Bank has named Thomas J. Huber, Jr. as commercial lender, Maryland region in Commercial Banking in Calverton, MD. He is responsible for providing a range of lending services to middle-market companies and not-for-profit organizations throughout the Greater Baltimore Metro area and surrounding counties.

Accordion Partners announced the promotions of two senior executives at the company. Sonny Thadani will step into the role of chief of staff, while Mow Wong takes over as the new chief operating officer.

Gulf Coast Business Credit announced it hired Adam Landry as a business development officer in Hammond, LA.

Capital One Bank’s Commercial and Specialty Lending business announced a significant uptick in demand for specialty finance products among its commercial banking customers. The company has added seven new banking teams to its group of specialty lending professionals.