Republic Capital Group Adds Two New Partners, Opens Palm Beach Location

Republic Capital Group (“Republic”), a leading independent investment bank that focuses on the RIA, wealth and asset management, securities, and fintech industries, announced that Michael Reed and Marc Irizarry have both joined the firm as Partner and Managing Director.

John Langston, Founder and CEO of Republic, said “Marc Irizarry and Michael Reed are very talented and accomplished executives in the wealth and asset management industry. Their skill and experience will help our clients achieve their goals and dreams. I’m honored to have them as partners. I’m also excited to establish Republic’s presence in Palm Beach, also known as Wall Street South.”

Prior to joining Republic, Mr. Reed planned, launched, and managed one of the fastest growing wealth management firms in the country, Dakota Wealth Management. He inspired comprehensive company expansion from an AUM of $150 million to $2.5 billion within a five-year timeframe. Mr. Reed collaborated with the executive team to drive 12-fold growth in enterprise value through direct oversight of ten transactions, six tuck-ins, and the onboarding of 65 employees in 14 offices, nationwide…