Oppenheimer hired former Stern Brothers Managing Director Vien Le to join the firm's public finance investment banking group.
Le will work out of Oppenheimer's Los Angeles office and report to Beth Coolidge, managing director and head of public finance at the firm, who in the two years since joining has beefed up the team, the firm said in a press release.
Le has spent over two decades in the muni industry. During this time, he has advised public-sector clients on complicated financings across a variety of infrastructure sectors and worked with issuers, including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the state of California, and the city of Los Angeles, Oppenheimer said.
He will focus on California while also supporting clients across the west, including Oregon and Washington, the release noted.
"Vien is a high-caliber addition to our public finance team and a strong fit for how we serve clients," Coolidge said in a statement. "His experience, relationships and practical understanding of issuer priorities will help us expand our capabilities and continue building momentum in the west."
"I'm excited to join Oppenheimer," Le said in a statement. "The firm has built a platform that is well-positioned for growth, and I look forward to working with Beth and the team to support issuers with thoughtful financing strategies tied to long-term community needs."
Along with Stern Brothers, Le has held public finance roles at UBS, Loop Capital Markets, Ramirez & Co. and Cabrera Capital Markets, according to the release.
Oppenheimer currently ranks as 44th among underwriters year-to-date, accounting for $49.14 million in par. The firm ranked 35th among underwriters in 2025, accounting for $1.295 billion in par, according to LSEG.
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"Our public finance business continues to grow because we stay focused on talent, leadership, and client service," Coolidge said in a statement. "Vien's experience and relationships will add real depth as we build on that momentum across the West Coast."
