Our Story

About
Broadpoint Gleacher
(First Albany Capital)

Seven decades of independent investment banking, anchored in research, integrity, and unwavering commitment to client outcomes.

1953
Founded
70+
Years in Markets
2
Offices
Who We Are

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.

Our History

Seven Decades of
Market Leadership

1953

Founded — Albany, New York

First Albany Companies Inc. established, beginning a legacy of independent investment banking and securities brokerage for institutional clients.

1990s

Capital Markets Expansion

Significant investment in Fixed Income, Municipal Capital Markets, and Equity Capital Markets capabilities, establishing leading positions across multiple asset classes.

2003

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.

Evolution

Broadpoint Gleacher (First Albany Capital)

The firm evolves into Broadpoint Gleacher, expanding independent advisory capabilities while preserving the First Albany Capital heritage.

Today — 2026

Serving Two Coasts

Operating from San Francisco and New York, continuing seven decades of independent, research-driven financial advisory excellence.

Senior Management

Our Leadership Team

AG

Alan Goldberg

President

Leads strategic direction of First Albany Companies Inc., championing equity capital markets growth and business diversification.

EC

Edward Chen

Head of Investment Banking

Leads M&A advisory and capital raising mandates with deep expertise in restructuring and strategic alternatives analysis.

SR

Sarah Reynolds

MD, Fixed Income

Directs taxable and municipal fixed income trading, maintaining leading market positions through rigorous execution.

MT

Michael Torres

Head of Equity Capital Markets

Drives institutional equity trading, responsible for the 58% year-over-year increase in equity capital markets net revenues.

LK

Linda Kim

Chief Research Officer

Leads proprietary research across equities, fixed income, and macro strategy, delivering differentiated institutional intelligence.

RB

Robert Blackwell

Head of Wealth Management

Manages portfolio construction and advisory services for institutional and high-net-worth clients seeking long-term returns.

West Coast HQ

San Francisco

1 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 402-0967
East Coast Office

New York

New York, NY — Financial District

(212) 785-8455

Ready to Start a Conversation?

Our senior advisors are available to discuss your strategic and financial objectives.

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