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Brit Stephens Named Head of Sales, Trading and Capital Markets for D.A. Davidson

July 25, 2017

D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that Brit Stephens has been named the firm’s Head of Sales, Trading and Capital Markets.

 Brit brings over two decades of experience and leadership in the capital markets business, which will be critical as we continue to grow our business. 

-Monte Giese, President of Equity Capital Markets

“As our industry evolves, Brit’s vision will allow us to remain a leader, offering high-value products and exceptional service for our corporate and institutional clients,” Giese said.

Stephens’ promotion is part of a long-term strategy to continue strengthening the Equity Capital Markets group. His focus includes enhancing the delivery of D.A. Davidson’s research, as well as adding to the products and services provided to the firm’s institutional and corporate clients.

Stephens joined D.A. Davidson’s Equity Capital Markets team in 2012 as a Managing Director, heading the firm’s equity origination and execution efforts. He previously served in capital markets leadership positions with Morgan Keegan, Wachovia Capital Markets and Raymond James. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and history from Vanderbilt University.

D.A. Davidson & Co.’s Equity Capital Markets group provides capital markets services and products that include investment banking, institutional sales, trading, research and corporate services. The firm’s industry-driven research team offers award-winning research and is supported by a dedicated group of sales and trading professionals.

About D.A. Davidson Companies

D.A. Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions and municipalities nationwide. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Montana, with corporate offices in Denver, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle, the company has more than 1,300 employees and offices in 23 states.

Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., the largest full-service investment firm headquartered in the Northwest, providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company; and Davidson Fixed Income Management, a registered investment adviser providing fixed income portfolio and advisory services.

For more information, visit dadavidson.com or Twitter: @DADavidsonCo.