LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2020 - B. Riley Wealth Management, Inc., a full service private wealth and investment services firm and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY) ("B. Riley"), today announced that Mario Frisella has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President and financial advisor.
"We are very pleased to welcome Mario and his clients to B. Riley Wealth Management," said Philip Zanone, Chief Executive Officer, B. Riley Wealth Management. "Mario is the second experienced advisor to join our Chicago branch since May. Like other advisors across the country, he was attracted to the firm's unique platform comprised of top-notch wealth management services and support and broad capital markets capabilities available through our B. Riley Financial affiliates."
Frisella has 15 years of financial industry experience helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals by developing strategies for changing market conditions. His practice is focused on providing financial and investment guidance to individuals and small business owners planning for and living in retirement, and also advises corporate clients on 401(k) and defined benefit retirement plans. Before joining B. Riley, he was previously associated with Stifel Financial, Ziegler Wealth Management and Edward Jones. He earned a B.A. in Economics from DePaul University.
"As an advisor, the scope of in-house expertise here at B. Riley Wealth Management and direct access to our affiliated companies and extended capabilities are incredibly important to me as I look to broaden the financial solutions I can provide to my clients while building my practice," said Frisella.