General Laura J. Richardson Joins Siebert Financial Corp. Advisory Board
Siebert Financial Corp (Nasdaq: SIEB) has announced the appointment of General (Ret.) Laura J. Richardson to its Advisory Board. Richardson, the former Commander of U.S. Southern Command, brings nearly four decades of military service experience to the role.
As the 32nd Commander of SOUTHCOM, Richardson oversaw military operations across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Her previous roles included leading U.S. Army North, serving as Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Forces Command, and Chief of Army Legislative Liaison to Congress.
The appointment aligns with Siebert's strategy to expand financial services for veterans, military personnel, and underserved communities. Richardson joins other notable Advisory Board members, including recording artist Akon, NFL Pro Brandon Marshall, and Wall Street executives Mick Solimene and Steven Geskos.
Siebert Financial Corp (Nasdaq: SIEB) ha annunciato la nomina del Generale (in pensione) Laura J. Richardson nel suo Consiglio Consultivo. Richardson, ex Comandante del Comando Meridionale degli Stati Uniti, porta con sé quasi quattro decenni di esperienza nel servizio militare.
In qualità di 32° Comandante del SOUTHCOM, Richardson ha supervisionato operazioni militari in Centro America, Sud America e nei Caraibi. Tra i suoi ruoli precedenti ci sono stati la guida dell'U.S. Army North, la carica di Vice Comandante Generale dell'U.S. Army Forces Command e il ruolo di Capo del Collegamento Legislativo dell'Esercito con il Congresso.
La nomina si allinea con la strategia di Siebert di ampliare i servizi finanziari per veterani, personale militare e comunità svantaggiate. Richardson si unisce ad altri membri notevoli del Consiglio Consultivo, tra cui l'artista musicale Akon, il Pro della NFL Brandon Marshall e i dirigenti di Wall Street Mick Solimene e Steven Geskos.
Siebert Financial Corp (Nasdaq: SIEB) ha anunciado el nombramiento de la General (R) Laura J. Richardson en su Junta Asesora. Richardson, ex Comandante del Comando Sur de EE. UU., aporta casi cuatro décadas de experiencia en el servicio militar a su nuevo rol.
Como 32ª Comandante del SOUTHCOM, Richardson supervisó operaciones militares en Centroamérica, América del Sur y el Caribe. Sus roles anteriores incluyeron liderar el U.S. Army North, servir como General Adjunto del U.S. Army Forces Command y ser Jefa de Enlace Legislativo del Ejército con el Congreso.
El nombramiento se alinea con la estrategia de Siebert de ampliar los servicios financieros para veteranos, personal militar y comunidades desatendidas. Richardson se une a otros miembros notables de la Junta Asesora, incluidos el artista Akon, el Pro de la NFL Brandon Marshall y los ejecutivos de Wall Street Mick Solimene y Steven Geskos.
Siebert Financial Corp (Nasdaq: SIEB)은 제너럴(퇴역) 로라 J. 리차드슨을 자문 위원회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 리차드슨은 미국 남부 사령부의 전 사령관으로서 거의 40년의 군 복무 경험을 이 역할에 제공합니다.
SOUTHCOM의 32대 사령관으로서 리차드슨은 중앙 아메리카, 남아메리카 및 카리브해 전역에서 군사 작전을 감독했습니다. 그녀의 이전 역할에는 미국 육군 북부 사령부를 이끌고, 미국 육군 전투 사령부의 부사령관으로 재직하며, 의회와의 육군 입법 연락 책임자를 맡은 것이 포함됩니다.
이번 임명은 재향 군인, 군 관계자 및 소외된 커뮤니티를 위한 금융 서비스 확대를 목표로 하는 Siebert의 전략과 일치합니다. 리차드슨은 음악가 아콘, NFL 프로 브랜드인 브랜든 마샬, 월스트리트 임원인 미크 솔리멘과 스티븐 게스코스 등 다른 저명한 자문 위원들과 함께합니다.
Siebert Financial Corp (Nasdaq: SIEB) a annoncé la nomination de la Générale (Ret.) Laura J. Richardson à son Conseil Consultatif. Richardson, ancienne Commandante du Commandement Sud des États-Unis, apporte près de quatre décennies d'expérience militaire à ce poste.
En tant que 32e Commandante du SOUTHCOM, Richardson a supervisé les opérations militaires en Amérique centrale, en Amérique du Sud et dans les Caraïbes. Ses rôles précédents comprenaient la direction de l'U.S. Army North, le poste de Général Adjoint des Forces de l'U.S. Army et le rôle de Chef de Liaison Législative de l'Armée auprès du Congrès.
La nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Siebert d'élargir les services financiers pour les vétérans, le personnel militaire et les communautés défavorisées. Richardson rejoint d'autres membres notables du Conseil Consultatif, y compris l'artiste Akon, le Pro de la NFL Brandon Marshall et les dirigeants de Wall Street Mick Solimene et Steven Geskos.
Siebert Financial Corp (Nasdaq: SIEB) hat die Ernennung von General (a.D.) Laura J. Richardson in seinen Beirat bekannt gegeben. Richardson, die ehemalige Kommandantin des U.S. Southern Command, bringt fast vier Jahrzehnte militärische Erfahrung in diese Rolle ein.
Als 32. Kommandantin des SOUTHCOM überwachte Richardson militärische Operationen in Mittelamerika, Südamerika und der Karibik. Zu ihren vorherigen Aufgaben gehörten die Leitung des U.S. Army North, die Tätigkeit als stellvertretende Kommandierende Generalin des U.S. Army Forces Command und die Leitung der legislativen Verbindung des Heeres zum Kongress.
Die Ernennung passt zur Strategie von Siebert, die Finanzdienstleistungen für Veteranen, Militärangehörige und benachteiligte Gemeinschaften auszubauen. Richardson tritt anderen bemerkenswerten Mitgliedern des Beirats bei, darunter der Musiker Akon, der NFL-Profi Brandon Marshall und die Wall-Street-Manager Mick Solimene und Steven Geskos.
- Strategic addition of high-profile military leader to Advisory Board
- Expansion into military and veteran financial services market
- Enhanced expertise in global affairs and strategic operations
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NEW YORK and MIAMI and LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General (Ret.) Laura J. Richardson, former Commander of U.S. Southern Command, has joined the Siebert Financial Corp. (“Siebert”) (Nasdaq: SIEB) Advisory Board, the company announced today. A distinguished leader with nearly four decades of military service, General Richardson brings strategic expertise, operational leadership, and a deep understanding of global affairs, reinforcing Siebert’s commitment to expanding financial services for veterans, military personnel, and underserved communities.
“General Richardson’s leadership and global experience will be a tremendous asset to Siebert,” said John J. Gebbia, CEO of Siebert. “Her distinguished national security and diplomacy career aligns with our mission to deliver innovative financial solutions that empower individuals and communities. We are honored to welcome her to our Advisory Board, as we continue expanding our services across key sectors, including military and veteran affairs, international markets, and women’s financial initiatives.”
Most recently, General Richardson served as the 32nd Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), overseeing military operations across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. She previously led U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and held multiple high-ranking positions, including Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Forces Command, Chief of Army Legislative Liaison to Congress, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications for Operation Enduring Freedom.
As a trailblazer in the U.S. Army, General Richardson has commanded at every level, including leading an Assault Helicopter Battalion in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
“Muriel Siebert was a pioneer, and I am honored to join an organization that carries forward her legacy of leadership and innovation,” said General Richardson. “Financial security is a critical pillar of long-term stability for individuals, families, and communities. I look forward to working with Siebert to expand opportunities—especially for veterans, women, and those seeking financial independence in an evolving global economy. I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the Gebbia family on this exciting new chapter for Siebert, and I admire their vision for growing the firm’s impact.”
General Richardson joins a prestigious Siebert Advisory Board that includes influential figures from finance, sports, and entertainment, such as international recording artist Akon, NFL Pro Brandon Marshall, Wall Street executives Mick Solimene and Steven Geskos.
Her addition underscores Siebert’s commitment to leveraging world-class expertise to drive financial growth, foster strategic partnerships, and create meaningful solutions for its diverse client base.
Strengthening Siebert’s Commitment to the Military and Veteran Community
Kaj Larsen, Head of Military Investment at Siebert, emphasized the significance of General Richardson’s appointment:
“Welcoming General Richardson to Siebert is a powerful statement about our commitment to those who have served. Her leadership and firsthand understanding of the military community will help us expand financial solutions tailored for veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families. At Siebert, we recognize the unique financial needs of those who have dedicated their lives to service, and this partnership strengthens our mission to support them with the best resources available.”
About Siebert Financial Corp.
Siebert is a diversified financial services company and has been a member of the NYSE since 1967 when Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the NYSE and the first to head one of its member firms.
Siebert operates through its subsidiaries Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, Park Wilshire Companies, Inc., RISE Financial Services, LLC, Siebert Technologies, LLC, and StockCross Digital Solutions, Ltd, and Gebbia Media LLC. Through these entities, Siebert provides a full range of brokerage and financial advisory services, including securities brokerage, investment advisory and insurance offerings, securities lending, and corporate stock plan administration solutions, in addition to entertainment and media productions. For over 55 years, Siebert has been a company that values its clients, shareholders, and employees. More information is available at www.siebert.com.
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Siebert cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, and new factors may emerge, or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that could impact its business. Siebert undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required by the federal securities laws.
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