Roberts & Ryan adds former Marine and capital markets veteran Al Kirton

Roberts & Ryan has named Al Kirton as senior director in New York, expanding the broker-dealer’s leadership with a veteran of CAVU Securities, Academy Securities, Wells Fargo Securities and Goldman Sachs. The hire strengthens the firm’s push in capital markets while underscoring its veteran-focused mission.

Why it matters: - Roberts & Ryan is adding senior leadership with deep capital markets experience and a military background that aligns with the firm’s veteran-focused brand. - The hire comes as the New York-based broker-dealer looks to expand capabilities and deliver more value to clients. - Kirton’s background spans corporate finance, institutional investors and public finance, which can support the firm’s execution and growth plans.

What happened: - Roberts & Ryan named Al Kirton as its newest senior director. - The appointment was announced Sept. 28, 2026, in New York. - Kirton joined after more than 15 years in financial services advising corporations, financial institutions and institutional investors. - Before Roberts & Ryan, Kirton was head of capital markets at CAVU Securities. - Kirton previously served as director of capital markets and public finance at Academy Securities. - Earlier roles included investment banking, structured finance and leadership development at Wells Fargo Securities, plus institutional trading operations at Goldman Sachs.

The details: - Roberts & Ryan is a service-disabled veteran-owned broker-dealer and says it was the first of its kind in the United States. - The firm was founded in 1987 by a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. - Roberts & Ryan maintains an active trading presence on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. - The firm provides execution services across capital markets, equities and fixed-income products. - Kirton served eight years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and reached the rank of captain. - He deployed twice to Iraq and served as both a company commander and convoy commander in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Kirton sits on the board of the Foundation for Women Warriors. - Major General Austin “Sparky” Renforth (Ret.), who leads Roberts & Ryan’s geopolitical strategy team, also serves on that board. - Kirton earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. - Roberts & Ryan says it has committed more than $2.6 million in donations to charitable foundations supporting veterans and their families, with a focus on wellness, mental health and career transition. - The firm says securities are offered by Roberts & Ryan Inc., a member of FINRA, SIPC, MSRB and NYSE. - The announcement included contact information for Michael Del Priore at Roberts & Ryan and links to the firm’s LinkedIn posts and YouTube channel.

Between the lines: - Roberts & Ryan is pairing business development with a visible mission-oriented identity, using Kirton’s Marine Corps service and industry background to reinforce both themes. - Kirton’s mix of public finance, capital markets and military leadership suggests Roberts & Ryan is betting on a hire who can work across clients, markets and the firm’s veteran network. - The board connection with Renforth signals a tighter overlap between the firm’s leadership team and its charitable and military affiliations.

What’s next: - Roberts & Ryan said Kirton will help accelerate the firm’s next chapter and support continued expansion of its capabilities. - The firm is also positioning Kirton as an advocate for its social mission and its work supporting veterans and their families. - No specific business targets or timing were disclosed.