NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:SIEB) (“Siebert”) announced today that it entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire the remaining eighty-five percent (85%) interest in StockCross Financial Services, Inc. (“StockCross”), a clearing broker-dealer.
In Q1 of 2019, Siebert purchased a 15% stake in StockCross and the current transaction will give Siebert 100% ownership of StockCross. Upon the closing of the purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, Siebert intends to merge StockCross into Siebert’s current broker-dealer subsidiary, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc.
Gloria E. Gebbia, controlling shareholder and board member of Siebert, said, “We are very pleased to reach this agreement with StockCross and move forward with 100% ownership of this outstanding organization. This transaction represents a tremendous opportunity to accelerate our growth and provide even greater value to clients, shareholders and employees.”
The transaction will add market-making, equity stock plan services, IRA custodianship, and securities lending to Siebert’s current business lines. In addition, Siebert will gain $1 billion in customer assets, three retail branches, and an opportunity to drive significant economies of scale as well as revenue synergies. The combined service personnel and depth of management will enable Siebert to reach additional customer touchpoints and enhance the client experience.
About Siebert Financial Corp.
Siebert Financial Corp. is a holding company that conducts its retail discount brokerage business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., which became a member of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in 1967 when Ms. Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the NYSE 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, and its insurance business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Park Wilshire Companies Inc., a licensed insurance agency. Siebert’s fourth wholly-owned subsidiary, KCA Technologies, LLC, is a developer of robo-advisory technology. Siebert is headquartered in New York City with 13 retail branches throughout the continental U.S. Siebert is under common control with StockCross Financial Services, Inc. More information is available at www.siebertnet.com.
About StockCross Financial Services, Inc.
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, securities lending, and equity stock plan services 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.
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