Jon Searles is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as Managing Director of Sales at Piper Sandler since September 2021. Previously, Jon Searles held the position of Managing Director at Stifel Financial Corp. from March 2019 to September 2021 and specialized in Fixed Income and Loan Strategies at First Empire Securities, Inc. from June 2009 to February 2019. Jon Searles has a diverse background in professional sports, having played for teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and San Diego Padres between 1999 and 2008. Jon Searles earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from The Wharton School.