B. Riley Securities names Frank Pigott as General Counsel

Published 12/03/2025, 13:06
B. Riley Securities names Frank Pigott as General Counsel

LOS ANGELES - B. Riley Securities, a prominent investment bank catering to the middle market, announced today the immediate appointment of Frank Pigott as its General Counsel. Pigott, known for his comprehensive knowledge in securities law and financial regulation, joins the firm bringing a wealth of experience from his previous role at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For detailed analysis of financial sector stocks and their potential, investors can access comprehensive research tools through InvestingPro.

During his tenure at the SEC, Pigott played a significant role in shaping market regulation and financial disclosure policies. His background includes serving as Senior Special Counsel in the Division of Trading and Markets, Senior Advisor in the Division of Corporation Finance, and Attorney-Advisor in both the Office of Risk and Strategy and Disclosure Operations. Before his time at the SEC, Pigott was an Associate at Hunton & Williams LLP, focusing on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.

The Co-CEOs of B. Riley Securities, Andy Moore and Jimmy Baker, expressed their enthusiasm for Pigott’s arrival. They believe his extensive SEC experience, coupled with his expertise in capital markets and regulatory affairs, will be crucial for the company’s strategic initiatives and continued growth.

Pigott’s academic credentials include a J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College.

B. Riley Securities provides a broad range of services, including investment banking, capital markets, and advisory services to various industry sectors. The firm is known for its proprietary equity research and boasts a robust network and industry expertise, facilitating its end-to-end financial services platform.

This new appointment is seen as a strategic move for B. Riley Securities as it continues to expand its operations and service offerings. The information regarding Frank Pigott’s appointment is based on a press release statement from B. Riley Securities.

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