Wedbush Securities Welcomes Michael Murrer as Managing Director in Financial Institutions & Real Estate Investment Banking

New York, NY – January 14, 2025 –  Wedbush Securities , a global independent financial services firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Murrer as Managing Director in the Financial Institutions & Real Estate Investment Banking group. Murrer brings nearly two decades of investment banking experience, including 14 years at Jefferies, where he specialized in real estate, gaming, lodging, leisure, and entertainment sectors. He will be based in New York City and report to Burke Dempsey , Executive Vice President, Head of Investment Banking & Capital Markets. 

Murrer’s track record includes leading and advising clients on high-profile and complex transactions. His notable recent deals include advising Casago on its acquisition of Vacasa, etc.venues on its sale to Convene, Golden Nugget Online Gaming on its merger with Landcadia II, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on its acquisition of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas from Red Rock Resorts, and Benchmark Global Hospitality on its merger with Pyramid Hotel Group. 

“Wedbush is a firm with a strong reputation and a unique platform. This is an exciting time to bring my expertise in real estate and related sectors to the team and enhance our service offerings, further contributing to the firm’s practice," shared Murrer. 

"Michael’s domain knowledge aligns well with Wedbush's strategic focus and we are confident he will play a key role in driving value for our clients," added Dempsey. 

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