As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. For additional information, please visit fitchratings.com.
At Argent Institutional Trust, every partnership starts with a simple promise: You, First.
As we look ahead, we’re proud to stand alongside public finance leaders who share that same commitment to serving communities with care, accountability, and purpose.
In public finance, there’s no margin for uncertainty—only trust, precision, and performance. That’s why our trust solutions are designed with your priorities at the center. Whether supporting bond issuances, managing escrow accounts, or navigating complex compliance requirements, we focus on delivering clarity and confidence so you can focus on what matters most: the communities you serve.
For us, “You, First.”, means anticipating your needs before they arise, simplifying the complex, and ensuring every detail is handled with the highest level of diligence and security.
We look forward to connecting with you and continuing the conversations that move public finance forward—together.
WireSafe is a software security platform that protects financial wire transfer instructions from cyber threats. Trusted by banks, financial institutions, businesses, and government agencies, WireSafe safeguards against sophisticated fraud attempts to alter wire instructions for the transfer of funds at closing.
U.S. Bank is a valued service provider for a broad range of corporate and municipal financings in addition to a wide variety of escrow services. Their experienced professionals understand the complexities of these transactions and use their expertise and the latest technology available to exceed each customers individual needs and fulfill their expectations for timeliness and accuracy. Experience their support services and make U.S. Bank your provider of choice.
We are an innovative, trusted partner to our clients with in-depth expertise in capital markets, banking and finance.
Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc. (“Ramirez”) is a nationwide, full-service investment bank, brokerage and advisory firm serving the needs of thousands of individual investors, business owners and top institutional investors, corporations and government agencies in the U.S. Since 1971, our mission has been to help clients succeed by executing with integrity, experience, teamwork and performance.
- We are one of the nation’s top 10 managing municipal bond underwriters, routinely involved in one in four negotiated bond transactions.
- Our Investment Banking team provides capital markets services to more than 25 percent of the Fortune 500 corporations in the U.S.
- Our Fixed Income team has provided retail and institutional trading and market making expertise in municipal bonds and taxable fixed income securities, including government bonds, agency bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, high-yield debt.
- Our Institutional Equity group offers performance enhancing products and services with “Agency Only”/non-conflicting trade execution.
- Our oldest division, Wealth Management, continues to provide customized financial advice and investment solutions to generations of high-net-worth families and business owners.
At Ramirez, we know that our clients’ success is essential to our own. We’re growing at a robust pace because we are a different kind of firm. We pride ourselves on working together to break new ground and do what is best for our clients. As a result, we stand apart from our peers and deliver exceptional performance in all of our core areas of business through various market conditions.
At PNC Public Finance, we’re more than a financial provider—we’re your partner in progress. From essential credit solutions to capital markets and treasury management, we tailor capabilities to fit your organization’s needs. We’re also one of the most active public finance firms in the country—committed to helping public and nonprofit organizations move their mission forward.
With you all the way
Intelligent financial advice and creative consultation require attention and partnership to flourish. This is why PFM forges a close working relationship with each of our clients, ensuring our efforts to empower, mobilize and educate today help to yield sustainable outcomes tomorrow.
KBRA is a global, full-service credit rating agency committed to setting a higher standard of excellence, integrity, and transparency in credit analysis. Founded in 2010, KBRA provides rigorous credit opinions, ratings, research, and risk assessments across a broad range of asset classes, supported by clearly articulated methodologies and timely insight. With extensive coverage across the U.S., UK, Europe, and APAC, KBRA delivers an independent credit rating perspective informed by in-depth regional expertise. In addition to ratings, KBRA Analytics provides high-quality data, toolsets and platforms with actionable research designed to support informed investment and risk management decisions. KBRA’s culture emphasizes collaboration, diversity of thought, and innovation, reflecting our belief that thorough analysis, transparent communication, and fresh perspectives remain fundamental as global capital markets continue to evolve.
