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B. Riley Securities Welcomes Eric Dobi

B. Riley Securities, Inc. (BRS), a prominent middle-market investment bank, has recently expanded its team by welcoming Eric Dobi as a Senior Managing Director in its Real Estate Investment Banking division. This significant addition reflects BRS's ongoing commitment to fortifying its leadership with seasoned professionals who possess extensive networks and skills across essential sectors.

With a remarkable 25-year career in real estate investment banking, Dobi arrives at BRS armed with profound expertise in capital markets and strategic advisory services. His track record includes advising publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), private real estate stakeholders, and capital solution providers on crucial activities such as mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, and intricate financing strategies.

Jimmy Baker, Co-CEO and Head of Capital Markets at BRS, expressed excitement about Dobi's addition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Eric Dobi to the BRS team. Eric has established himself as a go-to resource and trusted advisor to some of the most discerning sponsors and capital providers in global real estate. Adding Eric’s experience and track record of advising across the real estate spectrum represents another significant step in expanding and deepening the value we deliver to clients."

Dobi's expertise is expected to immediately enhance BRS's offerings to its real estate clients at a time when the demand for experienced investment bankers is high. Joe Nardini, Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at BRS, also welcomed Dobi, noting, "Eric shares our industrious approach to helping clients capitalize on opportunities and solve complex challenges. We expect our real estate clients to immediately benefit from his expertise as demand for experienced investment bankers who can help companies create and unlock shareholder value remains strong. It is our pleasure to welcome Eric to the team."

Throughout his extensive career, Dobi has successfully completed transactions exceeding $40 billion in the real estate sector. His dealings encompass capital raises in both public and private markets, take-private transactions, and specialized advisory roles. Dobi's background not only showcases a wealth of knowledge in capital markets but also highlights a solid foundation in credit and underwriting.

In reflecting on his decision to join BRS, Dobi remarked, "BRS has built a culture of excellence with an eye on where the market is going, combining institutional-grade capabilities with entrepreneurial flexibility. I'm excited to join a firm that understands how to help clients unlock value through creative, agile strategies and to be part of a team that's leading with both expertise and innovative client-centric solutions."

Before joining BRS, Dobi was at the forefront of the Real Estate Investment Banking sector at Wedbush Securities. He also held key positions at BMO Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank, where he oversaw the large-cap REIT advisory practice. He earned his undergraduate degree from Tufts University and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he graduated with honors as a Beta Gamma Sigma member.

B. Riley Securities is well-regarded for offering comprehensive investment banking and capital markets services across various industries, including public offerings, M&A advisory, and corporate restructuring. Clients benefit from BRS’s extensive network, industry expertise, and proven execution capabilities through its complete financial services platform. For more details about B. Riley Securities and its offerings, visit B. Riley Securities.