Chris Marinac

Director of Research
Brean Capital, LLC

Chris Marinac is Director of Research at Brean Capital, LLC. In his previous role as Director of Research at Janney Montgomery Scott, Chris led the firm’s Equity Research team, overseeing coverage of more than 225 companies across the Financials, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Real Estate sectors. With more than 33 years of experience in financial services and research analysis, Chris brings deep industry expertise to his work. Prior to joining Janney in 2019, he was Co-Founder and Director of Research at FIG Partners LLC, an investment banking and research firm specializing in community banks. Earlier in his career, Chris held roles at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Wachovia Corporation (formerly Interstate/Johnson Lane Inc.).

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Chris has served as a financial expert and resource to global and national media outlets, including American Banker, Bloomberg, CNBC, Financial Times, FOX Business, and the Wall Street Journal. He graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Chris is actively involved with Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., where he is serving his fourth, three-year term as a board member.