KINGSWOOD U.S.


Associated tags: FINRA, System, Partner (business rank), Financial adviser, Financial services

Locations: CALIFORNIA, HUNTINGTON STATION, NEW YORK, FLORIDA, KINGSWOOD, UNITED STATES

Kingswood U.S. Named To USA Today's List of Best Financial Advisory Firms for Second Straight Year

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $14 billion in client assets globally, announced it has been named to USA Today's Best Financial Advisory Firms 2024. The award, presented by USA Today and Statista Inc., honors the top registered investment advisory (RIA) firms in the U.S. based on recommendations from financial advisors, clients and industry experts, as well as firm growth.

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  • Firm honored based on growth and client, peer recommendations
    NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $14 billion in client assets globally, announced it has been named to USA Today's Best Financial Advisory Firms 2024.
  • The award, presented by USA Today and Statista Inc., honors the top registered investment advisory (RIA) firms in the U.S. based on recommendations from financial advisors, clients and industry experts, as well as firm growth.
  • Both short-term (12-month) and long-term (5-year) development of Assets Under Management (AUM) were analyzed using publicly available data.
  • Earlier this month, Kingswood U.S. announced a significant expansion of the Kingswood Investments team, which follows the strategic buildout of the firm's in-house investment banking capabilities over the past few years and illustrates the firm's commitment to this successful and growing business.

Kingswood U.S. Accelerates Expansion of Successful In-house Investment Banking Group with Appointment of Four New Members

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $14 billion in client assets globally, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Investment Banking team. Braden Ferrari has been brought on as Head of Institutional Sales, David Braccia and Evan Wynn join as Vice Presidents, Capital Markets and Jacob Wilson has been named a Vice Presidents, Investment Banking.

Key Points: 
  • The significant expansion of the Kingswood Investments team follows the strategic buildout of the firm's in-house investment banking capabilities over the past few years and illustrates the firm's commitment to this successful and growing business.
  • The Kingswood U.S. investment banking group provides access to capital to mid-market businesses undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change.
  • Braden Ferrari has over 20 years of corporate finance and investment banking experience, advising C-level executives and the boards of directors at public companies.
  • The Kingswood Investment Banking team is comprised of senior professionals with an average of more than 20 years in investment banking, located in New York, Florida and Texas.

SolarMax Technology, Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarMax Technology, Inc. ("SolarMax" or the "Company")  (Nasdaq SMXT), an integrated solar energy company, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 4,500,000 shares of common stock at an initial public offering price of $4.00 per share.

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  • RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarMax Technology, Inc. ("SolarMax" or the "Company")  (Nasdaq SMXT), an integrated solar energy company, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 4,500,000 shares of common stock at an initial public offering price of $4.00 per share.
  • Gross proceeds were $18 million, prior to deducting the underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company.
  • In addition, SolarMax has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional 675,000 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments.
  • Kingswood, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC ("Kingswood"), is acting as sole bookrunner for the offering.

SolarMax Technology, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering and listing on Nasdaq

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The initial public offering is comprised of 4,500,000 shares of common stock, priced at a public offering price of $4.00 per share.

Key Points: 
  • The initial public offering is comprised of 4,500,000 shares of common stock, priced at a public offering price of $4.00 per share.
  • In addition, SolarMax has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional 675,000 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments.
  • The shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on February 27, 2024 under the ticker symbol "SMXT."
  • The closing of the public offering is expected to take place on or about February 29, 2024, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.

Kingswood U.S. Welcomes New Senior Research Analyst Karen Sterling Amid Rapid Expansion

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $13 billion in client assets globally, today announced the appointment of Karen Sterling, Ph.D., CFA, as a Senior Research Analyst with Kingswood Capital Partners LLC.

Key Points: 
  • With significant and relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources, Kingswood Capital Partners strengthens client businesses and enhances value for all stakeholders.
  • Kingswood Capital Partners provides access to capital to mid-market businesses undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change.
  • Ms. Sterling holds two master's degrees and a PhD degree from Columbia University in biochemistry and molecular biophysics.
  • "Kingswood is investing in dynamic and self-motivated people and solutions that enable our team to deliver significant value to our firm's clients," Ms. Sterling said.

Kingswood U.S. Adds More Than $730 Million with Recruitment of 16 Financial Advisors

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The newest members of the Kingswood U.S. network are highly experienced advisors offering services in financial planning, asset management and qualified retirement plan support across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The newest members of the Kingswood U.S. network are highly experienced advisors offering services in financial planning, asset management and qualified retirement plan support across the United States.
  • Headquartered in New York and Miami, Kingswood U.S. supports more than 200 financial advisors under the Kingswood Wealth Advisors (KWA) brand.
  • Michael Nessim, CEO, President and Managing Partner of Kingswood U.S., said, "At Kingswood, we place financial advisors front and center, a reflection of our unswerving commitment to our network of professionals.
  • The Kingswood platform's robust features, that include access to insurance and alternative investments, continue to enable advisors to expand their market presence and outreach.

Kingswood U.S. Opens Flagship Office in Brickell's Sabadell Financial Center

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $13 billion in client assets globally, today announced the opening of a flagship office in Sabadell Financial Center, located in the Miami neighborhood of Brickell.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $13 billion in client assets globally, today announced the opening of a flagship office in Sabadell Financial Center, located in the Miami neighborhood of Brickell.
  • Headquartered in New York, Kingswood U.S. supports more than 200 financial advisors nationwide under the Kingswood Wealth Advisors (KWA) brand and a growing investment banking serving clients across the United States.
  • Kingswood recently opened another corporate office in Boca Raton, Florida, in February to support the firm's wealth management expansion in South Florida and a banking office in Midtown Manhattan earlier this fall.
  • The Kingswood U.S. office provides the growing team with open workspaces, private offices, conference rooms and easy access to key partners in the area.

Kingswood U.S. Opens Investment Banking Office in Midtown Manhattan

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $13 billion in client assets globally, today announced the opening of a new banking office in Midtown Manhattan.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $13 billion in client assets globally, today announced the opening of a new banking office in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Headquartered in New York, Kingswood U.S., which supports more than 200 financial advisors under the Kingswood Wealth Advisors (KWA) brand, has recently experienced significant growth within its investment banking group, through Kingswood Investments, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners LLC.
  • The space is perfectly situated for the investment banking team with open workspaces, private offices and conference rooms.
  • Kingswood recently opened another corporate office in Boca Raton, Florida in February to support the firm's wealth management expansion in South Florida.

Kingswood U.S. Furthers the Strategic Expansion of its In-House Investment Banking Group with Appointment of Craig Kaufman

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $13 billion in client assets globally, today announced the appointment of Craig Kaufman as a Managing Director of Kingswood Investments, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners LLC. Kaufman's hire comes on the heels of the recently announced appointment Edward Tsuker as CEO and Ariel Imas as President and the hiring of Kevin Ernst as Managing Director facilitating the strategic expansion of the firm's investment banking team.

Key Points: 
  • Kaufman's hire comes on the heels of the recently announced appointment Edward Tsuker as CEO and Ariel Imas as President and the hiring of Kevin Ernst as Managing Director facilitating the strategic expansion of the firm's investment banking team.
  • The Kingswood U.S. investment banking group provides access to capital to mid-market businesses undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change.
  • Craig Kaufman has been an investment banker and capital market strategist for global emerging growth companies for 25 years, with specific expertise in the technology, media and communications sectors.
  • The Kingswood Investment Banking team is comprised of senior professionals with an average of more than 20 years in investment banking, located in New York, Florida and Texas.

Kingswood U.S. Continues the Strategic Expansion of its In-House Investment Banking Group

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood U.S., part of a network of independent wealth management firms that oversees more than $13 billion in client assets globally, today announced the appointment of Kevin Ernst as a Managing Director within the firm's investment banking group. Kingswood Investments, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners LLC, recently announced the hiring of Edward Tsuker as CEO and Ariel Imas as President to facilitate the strategic expansion of this group.

Key Points: 
  • Kingswood Investments, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners LLC, recently announced the hiring of Edward Tsuker as CEO and Ariel Imas as President to facilitate the strategic expansion of this group.
  • The Kingswood U.S. investment banking team provides access to capital to mid-market businesses undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change.
  • The Kingswood team is comprised of senior professionals with an average of more than 20 years in investment banking.
  • Together with the team in Boca Raton, and a SPAC advisory team in Austin, the expansion amplifies Kingswood's Investment Banking Division in New York, Florida and Texas.