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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Plotkin has over 25 years of experience in dealing with financial institutions from the vantage point of regulator, lawyer, manager and investment banker. Since joining the firm in 1987, he has been responsible for managing numerous public offerings of equity and debt securities for thrifts and banks. Mr. Plotkin is heavily involved in advising thrifts that are involved in the mutual to stock conversion process. He also serves as a financial advisor to many financial institutions regarding mergers and acquisitions and restructuring. He frequently speaks regarding financial institution matters before various trade organizations. In addition, he has written numerous articles pertaining to financial institution related investment banking matters. His position as Chief Executive Officer gives him added perspective in dealing with client issues.

Prior to joining Ryan, Beck, Mr. Plotkin was a Senior Executive and Board member of a privately held thrift holding company. As an attorney, he was formerly associated with a Washington, D.C. law firm. In his practice, he specialized in financial institution matters including public offerings and acquisitions.


Education: B.S.B.A. - University of Florida; J.D. - Georgetown University Law Center

Licenses & Professional Designations: NASD Series 7, 24 & 63 Licenses

Memberships: Pennsylvania and District of Columbia Bar Association