David Lazar

David’s responsibilities include advising public and privately owned companies on a wide range of alternatives. He is also responsible for managing the entire transaction process from deal origination to transaction execution.

David joined the firm in connection with Stifel’s acquisition of Ryan Beck in 2007; he joined Ryan Beck in 2005. Prior to joining Ryan Beck, he managed Boenning & Scattergood’s investment banking group. David joined Boenning & Scattergood in November 2001 when the firm acquired the Industrial and Financial Services Investment Banking groups from Berwind Financial, L.P. He served as Co-Head of Berwind’s investment bank and was a member of the company’s Management and Opinion Committees. Prior to Berwind, David was President of Ryan Beck & Co./Mid-Atlantic, specializing in financial services industry.

David holds an MBA from The College of William & Mary and a B.S. from Duke University.