Chris Valentino

Chris Valentino is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in public finance and advisory services. Currently serving as Managing Director at Stifel Financial Corp. since October 2023, Chris previously held the position of Senior Vice President at SYCAMORE ADVISORS LLC from November 2018 to October 2023, providing independent advice to municipal bond issuers. Prior experience includes a tenure as Managing Director at Omnicap from April 2015 to October 2018, focusing on financial advisory services for tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds, and assisting with investment and escrow management. Chris also served as Vice President at Lamont Financial Services from 2005 to 2015 and began a career in media as an Editorial Assistant at the Associated Press from 2000 to 2003. Chris holds a BA in History from Columbia University and an MBA in Finance from Baruch College.