July 29, 2025
Ladenburg Thalmann Expands Equity Research Platform with Hire of Veteran REIT Analyst Floris van Dijkum
Strategic hire deepens Ladenburg's research capabilities, adds REIT
vertical and unlocks cross-platform opportunities for clients and partners
NEW
YORK, NY - JULY
29th, 2025 - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.
Inc. ("Ladenburg Thalmann"), an SEC registered broker
dealer and subsidiary of Osaic, Inc.
("Osaic"), today announced the addition of Floris van Dijkum as
managing director of equity research, expanding the firm's coverage into the
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector.
With more than three decades of real estate
experience across investment banking, asset management and equity research, van
Dijkum's appointment reflects Ladenburg's strategic commitment to deepening its
research capabilities and diversifying its product offerings. Ladenburg
Thalmann clients will now benefit from dedicated REIT coverage, with access to
high-quality management teams and institutional insights.
"Floris brings a wealth of expertise and
long-standing industry relationships that will enhance our research platform
and create new opportunities across our Sales & Trading and Investment
Banking businesses," said Michael Gideon, co-chief executive officer at Ladenburg
Thalmann. "His addition marks a significant milestone as we continue
building out verticals that deliver value to our clients and align with our
growth vision."
Before joining Ladenburg Thalmann, van Dijkum
was a senior REIT analyst at Compass Point. He also served as head of strategy
for the Real Estate Group at BlackRock, where he helped establish the firm's
global REIT business. Earlier in his career, he spent 12 years in Europe as a
banker at NIBC Capital and Lehman Brothers, and as lead European REIT analyst
at Morgan Stanley.
For more information, please visit ladenburg.com.
About Ladenburg Thalmann:
Ladenburg Thalmann is a full-service, diversified financial services firm that offers a full suite of investment banking and capital markets products and services, including equity and debt capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance advisory and fairness opinions. Ladenburg was established in 1876 and has been a member of the New York Stock Exchange since 1879.
About Osaic:
Osaic, Inc., a portfolio
company of Reverence Capital Partners, is one of the nation's largest providers
of wealth management solutions, supporting approximately 11,000 financial
professionals. Osaic's mission is to empower entrepreneurial advisors to build
thriving businesses and fulfill their clients' dreams. Visit www.osaic.com
to learn more.
Securities and investment advisory services are offered through the firms: Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Osaic Institutions, Inc., broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Osaic Services, Inc. and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., broker-dealers and members of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, Inc., and Osaic Advisory Services, LLC., registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by Osaic Wealth, Inc. are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser.
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