B. Riley Wealth Management Welcomes Veteran Advisor Kenneth J. McAndress

(LOS ANGELES / April 21, 2022) - B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY)("B. Riley") is pleased to announce that Kenneth J. McAndress has joined B. Riley Wealth Management as a financial advisor from Stifel Nicolaus. McAndress has over 35 years of industry experience and is located in the firm's Philadelphia-area branch in Devon, Pennsylvania.

"Ken is a tremendous addition to our thriving B. Riley Wealth team in Devon," said Michael McCall, Branch Manager, B. Riley Wealth Management. "His multi-generational wealth practice will gain a significant advantage from B. Riley's research coverage of more than 400 small and mid-cap stocks, as well as the sophisticated array of wealth and financial solutions available through the B. Riley Financial platform."

"After spending the first 20 years of my career with a smaller financial services firm, I was anxious to return to the more intimate environment of a boutique wealth management firm where both myself and my clients feel valued," said McAndress. "With B. Riley Wealth, I not only have access to comprehensive wealth services and solutions backed by in-house expertise, but I know my clients will appreciate the more personalized level of service and support here."

A longtime resident of the Philadelphia area, McAndress spent 20 years with Boenning and Scattergood as a senior vice president and Insurance Director. For the past 11 years, he was a financial advisor and first vice president with Stifel Nicolaus. He holds a bachelor's degree in management and finance from West Chester University. As a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan, Ken roots for the Phillies, and enjoys spending time away from the office with his wife, four children and grandchildren.

McAndress can be reached at kmcandress@brileywealth.com and (610) 263-5216.

About B. Riley Wealth Management

B. Riley Wealth Management is a FINRA registered broker dealer and a SEC registered investment adviser and provides comprehensive, collaborative financial solutions to individuals and families, businesses and institutions, non-profits, trusts, foundations, and endowments. Our experienced financial advisors leverage the diverse resources and expertise of its affiliated companies to help clients create a sound financial strategy based on their financial goals. The firm is a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc.

B. Riley Financial provides collaborative solutions tailored to fit the capital raising and business advisory needs of its clients and partners. B. Riley operates through several subsidiaries that offer a diverse range of complementary end-to-end capabilities spanning investment banking and institutional brokerage, private wealth and investment management, financial consulting, corporate restructuring, operations management, risk and compliance, due diligence, forensic accounting, litigation support, appraisal and valuation, auction and liquidation services. For more information, please visit www.brileyfin.com.

Contacts

Kathryn Ridley

B. Riley Wealth Management

kathrynridley@brileywealth.com

(901) 251-1362

Jo Anne McCusker

B. Riley Financial

press@brileyfin.com

(646) 885-5425

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