Siebert Financial Corp. Announces Formation of Advisory Committee

Siebert assembles all-star advisory board including Akon and Brandon Marshall for new initiatives in Technology, Sports and Entertainment.

NEW YORK--()--Siebert Financial Corp. ("Siebert") today announced the formation of a new advisory committee composed of leaders from the worlds of finance, technology, sports, and entertainment. The committee will provide strategic guidance and expertise to Siebert as it embarks on an ambitious growth strategy.

The formation of the advisory committee is representative of Siebert’s efforts to combine specific industry experience with deep capital markets knowledge. The artist Akon and former NFL athlete turned media entrepreneur Brandon Marshall will join Wall Street professional Mick Solimene, Managing Director, Monroe Capital; Steven Geskos, Operating Partner, Fifth Down; entertainment entrepreneur Nick Jarjour, CEO, JarjourCo, and former Global Head of Song Management at Hipgnosis Songs Fund, becomes the advisory committee’s fifth member.

The Siebert Advisory Committee will meet regularly to discuss key developments and opportunities for the company. Each member will leverage their unique experience and network to bring value to Siebert in various ways.

"We are thrilled to welcome such a talented and accomplished group of individuals to our advisory committee," said Gloria Gebbia, Board Director and largest shareholder of Siebert. "Their collective expertise and insights will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our business."

John Gebbia Sr., CEO and board member of Siebert, added, "I am incredibly excited to welcome these industry leaders to the Siebert family. Their addition will undoubtedly add rocket fuel to an already dynamic and successful business. I look forward to seeing the great things we will accomplish together."

Among the members of the advisory committee are:

  • Akon: Akon is a globally recognized artist and entrepreneur known for his hit songs like “Locked Up” and “Smack That.” He has received multiple Grammy nominations and has sold millions of records worldwide. Beyond Music, Akon has made significant contributions to philanthropy, particularly in Africa, through his Akon Lightning Africa initiative, which aims to provide electricity to millions of people across the continent.

Akon and Gebbia Entertainment have already formed a successful partnership through their co-management of Simien Sisters, a promising young female group of recording artists.

About Siebert Financial Corp.

Siebert Financial Corp. is a diversified financial services company with a rich history dating back to 1967. The company offers a wide range of investment products and services to individual and institutional clients. Siebert is committed to innovation and providing its clients with the tools and resources they need to achieve their financial goals.

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Deborah Kostroun, Zito Partners
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+1 (201) 403-8185

Contacts

Media
Deborah Kostroun, Zito Partners
deborah@zitopartners.com
+1 (201) 403-8185