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We are the oldest continuously operating African-American-owned investment bank that is redefining client success in capital markets. Discover our vision for the future of financial services and your place in it.

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Over 30 Years of Experience Across Public and Private Markets

Overview

Blaylock Van is a black-owned investment firm. We work across public and private markets using proprietary technology to provide personalized corporate advice on debt and equity capital-raising strategies, municipal finance solutions, and more. In recent years, we’ve expanded our services to become one of the leading African-American wealth management firms and a truly diversified financial services partner.

We have a proud history of social responsibility and affecting positive change through sustainable finance solutions. Even though we’re a middle-market investment bank, we work at the bulge bracket level; delivering innovative financial services to Fortune 500 clients as well as mid-to-small cap firms.

Today, we stand as a symbol of trust and innovation, with a proud history among the top-tier minority-owned investment banks. Headquartered in New York City, we also have offices in Oakland, California, and Chicago, Illinois.

Our History

We can trace our legacy back to 1991, when Eric V. Standifer founded Robert Van Securities, a financial services company in Oakland, California. Just two years later, Ronald E. Blaylock established Blaylock & Co., an investment bank based in New York City.

Over the years, the two became pioneering minority-owned investment banks. When the two joined forces in 2007, Blaylock Robert Van, LLC was created and went on to become a powerhouse firm that combines capital markets prowess with cutting-edge technology.

In 2017, we rebranded to Blaylock Van but we’ve retained our reputation as reliable African-American stock brokers and strategic partners with our long-standing clients.

Our Journey

1991

Robert Van Securities, INC

A minority-owned sales and trading boutique based in Oakland, California.

1993

Blaylock & Company

A minority-owned investment bank located in New York City. Consistently leads in Black Enterprise Magazine’s annual survey of women/minority-owned investment banks.

2006

Blaylock Robert Van, LLC

The two merged, combining their investment banking and sales & trading businesses. The move helped enhance client access via its presence on both coasts. Over the years, the firm expanded its trading and distribution capabilities, adding new municipal banking, underwriting, sales & trading capabilities.

2017

Blaylock Van, LLC

Rebrand through FINRA without changing ownership.Today, Blaylock Van is 89% African-American owned.

Meet the team

Principals

Operations

Investment Banking

Municipal Finance

Sales & Trading

Corporate Strategic Advisory