B. Riley Financial, Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company that has historically provided investment banking, institutional brokerage, wealth management, asset valuation, and corporate financial advisory services. The company has served public and private businesses, institutional investors, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.
Its business activities have included capital raising and merger advisory services, securities research and trading, investment management, and wealth planning. Through affiliated businesses, B. Riley has also offered auction and liquidation services, appraisal and valuation services, restructuring advice, and communications and technology solutions. Its operations have served clients in the United States and, through certain investment banking and brokerage activities, international markets.
B. Riley Financial was founded in 1997 by Bryant R. Riley and grew through acquisitions and the expansion of its financial services platform. Bryant Riley has been a prominent leader of the company, including serving as chairman and chief executive officer. The company has faced substantial legal, regulatory, and financial challenges in recent years, and its operating structure and business activities may be subject to restructuring.
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