B. Riley Securities Strengthens Real Estate Investment Banking Team with Eric Dobi
June 5th, 2025 1:50 PM
By: Advos Staff Reporter
Eric Dobi joins B. Riley Securities as Senior Managing Director, bringing over 25 years of real estate investment banking experience to enhance the firm's client services and market position.

B. Riley Securities has announced the appointment of Eric Dobi as a Senior Managing Director in its Real Estate Investment Banking group, marking a significant addition to its team. With a career spanning over 25 years in the real estate investment banking sector, Dobi's expertise in capital markets and strategic advisory services is expected to bolster the firm's capabilities in serving public REITs, private real estate owners, and capital providers.
Jimmy Baker, Co-CEO and Head of Capital Markets at BRS, highlighted Dobi's reputation as a trusted advisor in the global real estate sector, emphasizing the value his experience brings to the firm's clients. Joe Nardini, Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, also noted Dobi's industrious approach to solving complex challenges, which aligns with the firm's client-centric philosophy.
Dobi's career includes advising on over $40 billion in real estate transactions, showcasing his ability to navigate public and private markets, take-private transactions, and intricate advisory assignments. His appointment is seen as a strategic move by BRS to deepen its investment banking services and reinforce its position in the competitive real estate sector.
Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Dobi praised BRS's culture of excellence and its innovative approach to client solutions. His background includes leading the Real Estate Investment Banking effort at Wedbush Securities and holding senior positions at BMO Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank, where he headed the large-cap REIT advisory practice.
This appointment underscores B. Riley Securities' commitment to expanding its senior talent pool with professionals who have deep industry relationships and a proven track record of delivering value to clients. Dobi's extensive experience and strategic insight are anticipated to drive growth and enhance the firm's offerings in the real estate investment banking space.
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