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David Wright Joins Oppenheimer As Managing Director in the Pacific Northwest

1. David Wright appointed as Co-Regional Manager for the Pacific Northwest. 2. Mark Trafford promoted to co-lead with Wright in the region. 3. Oppenheimer plans significant expansion in the Pacific Northwest. 4. Leadership changes reflect commitment to high-net-worth clients' needs. 5. Wright brings 25 years of wealth management experience to Oppenheimer.

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Why Bullish?

Leadership changes and regional expansion signal growth potential, similar to Oppenheimer's historical successes when expanding into new markets.

How important is it?

The appointment of experienced leaders aligns with Oppenheimer's growth strategy in a lucrative market, potentially enhancing profitability.

Why Long Term?

These strategic appointments and expansion plans could take time to materialize into revenue gains, akin to past expansions benefiting OPY in other regions.

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Mark Trafford Promoted to Serve Alongside Wright to Lead the Region , /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer"), a leading investment bank and wealth manager and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY), today announced the appointment of David Wright as Managing Director and Co-Regional Manager for the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, Mark Trafford has been promoted to serve alongside Wright to co-lead the region. Both report to Ed Harrington, Executive Vice President and Head of Private Client Division at Oppenheimer. "We are thrilled to welcome David to Oppenheimer," said Harrington. "He brings the right energy, deep market knowledge and leadership experience to the firm, which will help us accelerate growth in an area of the country that is teeming with opportunity. Together, David and Mark bring complementary strengths and a shared vision that will help us execute our Pacific Northwest expansion plans." The investments in leadership reflect Oppenheimer's commitment to building out its presence in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to its expansion into Lake Oswego, Oregon, the firm plans further expansion across Washington State and the broader region. Wright brings a distinguished track record of leadership and business development across a 25-year career in the wealth management industry. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Seattle Market Director at D.A. Davidson Companies. Previously, Wright held key management roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Raymond James, Morgan Stanley, and TD Ameritrade. A wealth management veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Trafford has been with Oppenheimer for nearly a decade as Executive Director and Branch Manager of the firm's Seattle office. "I'm honored to join Oppenheimer at such a dynamic time in its growth story," Wright said. "The Pacific Northwest is not only a hub of innovation and opportunity but also home to a large and growing population of tech executives, entrepreneurs and business owners—many of whom require the sophisticated platform capabilities of a firm like Oppenheimer. High-net-worth clients in the region need a national firm with a proven ability to deliver sophisticated wealth management services, along with leading capital markets and investment banking capabilities. I'm excited to partner with Mark and the broader team to serve clients, grow our presence in existing markets, and introduce the brand to the broader region." Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer), a principal subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on the New York Stock Exchange), and its affiliates provide a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage and investment banking services to high-net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, local governments, businesses and institutions. Media Contact:Joseph Kuo / Michael DuganHaven Tower Group LLC424 317 4851 or 424 317 4852[email protected] or [email protected] SOURCE Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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