Tim Reidy and Brian Seedhouse joined Fifth Third Securities as senior public finance investment bankers in the Public Finance group.

Seedhouse, based in Cincinnati, will focus on K-12 education, municipal and higher education debt issuers. Reidy, based in Cleveland, will focus on local governments, K-12 education and public utility systems.

“We have made a real commitment to expanding our capital markets business and our leadership position as the largest underwriter of bond issues for public entities in Ohio is proof of that,” said Bob Marcus, managing director and head of capital markets at Fifth Third. “The addition of Tim and Brian to our team is consistent with our strategy of bringing unique insights and capabilities to help our clients and prospects reach their goals.”

Seedhouse has more than 17 years of investment banking experience in public finance. Before joining Fifth Third, he served as managing director of Huntington Investment Company.

Reidy has more than 15 years of investment banking experience in public finance. Before joining Fifth Third, he served as director of public finance at Huntington Investment Company.