Community Standouts
  • Joan Stern has been elected to The Bond Buyer's Muni Hall of Fame

    Joan Stern, a legend in public finance law in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, is a member of The Bond Buyer's 2024 Muni Hall of Fame class.

  • Michael Charlebois was chosen as a Rising Star by The Bond Buyer

    "When I joined Stradling right out of law school, I didn't know what public finance was and I didn't know what I was getting into, but I quickly discovered that I love what I do," said Charlebois.

  • Passengers board a Brightline passenger train in Miami.

    The finance team burned the midnight oil to assemble and market one of the most complex deals in the municipal market this year.

New Issuance
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Sara Dressler serves as the CEO, and was previously director of operations, at Indigo Marketing Agency, a full-service marketing consulting firm serving financial advisors.

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Sara Dressler serves as the CEO, and was previously director of operations, at Indigo Marketing Agency, a full-service marketing consulting firm serving financial advisors.

Anatomy of a Deal
James Pruskowski, chief investment officer at 16Rock Asset Management
MuniThink

As the public finance landscape evolves with increased philanthropic interest and a focus on climate resilience and community health, it's time for traditional market participants to align their investments with impactful outcomes to drive systemic change and foster equitable growth.

The Securities and Exchange Commission flag flies in front of a building.
MuniThink

Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

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