NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:SIEB) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. (“MSCO”), acquired a 15% ownership of StockCross Financial Services, Inc., one of the largest privately-owned brokerage firms in the nation.
In Q4 of 2017, Siebert acquired approximately $4 billion in customer assets of StockCross’ retail securities business, and added StockCross’ nationwide sales force consisting of approximately 40 employees. In connection with this transaction, MSCO and StockCross entered into a clearing agreement in which StockCross agreed to act as one of MSCO’s clearing brokers.
Gloria E. Gebbia, controlling shareholder and board member of Siebert, said, “In light of the tremendous success of the integration of the retail assets and personnel, we wanted to continue our partnership with StockCross. We see the great potential that is embedded in StockCross and look forward to a prosperous and synergistic business relationship. There is a substantial opportunity to integrate the businesses further, streamline many of our processes, and expand our products to reach a wider customer base.”
About Siebert Financial Corp.
Siebert Financial Corp. is a holding company that conducts its retail brokerage business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., which became a member of the NYSE in 1967 when Ms. Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the Exchange and the first to head one of its member firms. The company conducts its investment advisory business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Siebert AdvisorNXT, Inc., a registered investment advisor, its insurance business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Park Wilshire Companies Inc., a licensed insurance agency, and KCA Technologies, LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary and owner of certain intellectual property and related computer software for optimizing investment portfolios. Siebert Financial Corp. is based in New York City with 12 retail branches throughout the continental United States. More information is available at www.siebertnet.com.
About StockCross Financial Services
StockCross Financial Services, Inc. is one of the largest privately-owned brokerage firms in the nation. Established in 1971, it has spent many years providing financial guidance and excellent customer service to its clients. Branch offices are located throughout the nation and are staffed with knowledgeable and experienced representatives. Online investment services and phone support offer clients around the world instant and current information on their accounts. StockCross consistently delivers on its full scope of offerings including market making, fixed-income products, online or broker-assisted equity trading, and ESOS/ESOP programs across the globe through advanced online trading capabilities. StockCross is a clearing broker-dealer and IRA custodian providing clearing and custody services for its clients and Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. StockCross is headquartered in Beverly Hills. Member FINRA | SIPC | EST. 1971.
Notice to Investors
This communication is provided for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or elsewhere.
Gloria E. Gebbia and other members of the Gebbia family are the majority owners of StockCross and Siebert.
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