# Barry Steiner

> Barry Steiner is co-president and co-chief executive officer of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. A former corporate and securities lawyer and co-founder of Capitalink, he joined Ladenburg in October 2006, served as investment banking COO and became co-CEO alongside Mike Gideon in May 2024.

- **Role:** Co-President & Co-CEO at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc.
- **Organizations:** Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Capitalink L.C.
- **Education:** Undergraduate degree; field not specified in official biography, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, J.D., University of Miami School of Law
- **Known for:** Co-founded boutique investment bank Capitalink L.C., Became a managing director at Ladenburg following the 2006 Capitalink acquisition., Served as investment banking COO with responsibilities including compliance, administration, resource allocation and staff development.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Practiced corporate and securities law before entering investment banking.
- **—** — Co-founded Capitalink L.C. and served as a managing director.
- **2001** — Commented publicly on the importance of directors asking questions when receiving fairness opinions.
- **2006-10** — Joined Ladenburg as a managing director following the acquisition of Capitalink’s parent, Telluride Holdings.
- **2009-2020** — Served as COO of Ladenburg’s investment banking division according to the current official biography; the appointment was publicly announced January 12, 2010.
- **2024-05** — Appointed co-CEO alongside Mike Gideon.
- **2026-07** — As co-president and co-CEO, commented on adaptation and continuity at Ladenburg’s 150th anniversary.

## Achievements

- Co-founded boutique investment bank Capitalink L.C.
- Became a managing director at Ladenburg following the 2006 Capitalink acquisition.
- Served as investment banking COO with responsibilities including compliance, administration, resource allocation and staff development.
- Appointed Ladenburg co-CEO alongside Mike Gideon in May 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Quoted as co-president and co-CEO in the firm’s 150th-anniversary announcement, discussing adaptation, its people and future momentum.
- **2025-07** — The firm he co-leads expanded into dedicated REIT equity research with the appointment of Floris van Dijkum.
- **2025-04** — Welcomed Daniel Blood as co-head of investment banking and head of the Financial Institutions Group.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ladenburg.com/barry-steiner
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-steiner-81b833b/

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