An Independent Voice
in Investment Banking
Broadpoint Gleacher (First Albany Capital) is an independent investment bank that provides corporations and institutional investors with strategic, research-based investment opportunities, capital raising, and financial advisory services, including merger and acquisition, restructuring, recapitalization and strategic alternative analysis services.
Our independence is our greatest asset. Without proprietary trading conflicts or investment banking underwriting pressures, we provide unbiased counsel that is aligned exclusively with client interests.
Independence
Free from conflicts — our advice serves you exclusively.
Research-Driven
Every recommendation grounded in rigorous proprietary analysis.
Client-First
Long-term relationships over transactional gains, always.
Institutional Excellence
Institutional-grade analysis and execution standards.
Seven Decades of
Market Leadership
Founded — Albany, New York
First Albany Companies Inc. established, beginning a legacy of independent investment banking and securities brokerage for institutional clients.
Capital Markets Expansion
Significant investment in Fixed Income, Municipal Capital Markets, and Equity Capital Markets capabilities, establishing leading positions across multiple asset classes.
Record Growth — $92.6M H1 Revenues
First Albany Companies (NASDAQ: FACT) reports 18.3% YoY revenue growth for H1 2003, with Equity Capital Markets achieving a 58% increase.
Broadpoint Gleacher (First Albany Capital)
The firm evolves into Broadpoint Gleacher, expanding independent advisory capabilities while preserving the First Albany Capital heritage.
Serving Two Coasts
Operating from San Francisco and New York, continuing seven decades of independent, research-driven financial advisory excellence.
Our Leadership Team
Alan Goldberg
Leads strategic direction of First Albany Companies Inc., championing equity capital markets growth and business diversification.
Edward Chen
Leads M&A advisory and capital raising mandates with deep expertise in restructuring and strategic alternatives analysis.
Sarah Reynolds
Directs taxable and municipal fixed income trading, maintaining leading market positions through rigorous execution.
Michael Torres
Drives institutional equity trading, responsible for the 58% year-over-year increase in equity capital markets net revenues.
Linda Kim
Leads proprietary research across equities, fixed income, and macro strategy, delivering differentiated institutional intelligence.
Robert Blackwell
Manages portfolio construction and advisory services for institutional and high-net-worth clients seeking long-term returns.
Ready to Start a Conversation?
Our senior advisors are available to discuss your strategic and financial objectives.
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