AllianceBernstein hired four municipal credit special situations analysts based in its Dallas office, the firm announced this month.
The hires are Ramiro Albarran, as a senior vice president and head of AB's Special Situations Analyst Team; Chad Ohlendorf, as a senior vice president/municipal special situations analyst; John Dinan as a senior vice president/municipal special situations analyst; and Madeleine Rehfeld (Winges) as a vice president/municipal special situations analyst.
The four were previously part of the municipal origination team at Preston Hollow Community Capital.
In their roles at AB, the analysts partner closely with AB's municipal portfolio management, trading, and credit research teams to identify new investment opportunities in the high-yield municipal market, according to a statement from the firm.
"As the municipal landscape evolves and our platform expands, we are excited to welcome these industry veterans to the team," AB's Chief Investment Officer for Municipal Bonds Matt Norton said in the statement. "Their proficiency will not only enhance our existing municipal strategies but also enable us to explore innovative investment solutions tailored to our clients' needs."
AB's Head of Municipals Jim Switzer said that while investment in technology remains a cornerstone of the firm's strategy, "the new extension of our team fortifies our municipal credit capabilities and allows AB to continue to differentiate our platform."
