Oppenheimer Holdings Appoints Michelle Jacobi to Strengthen Advisory Services in Private Equity

Oppenheimer Holdings Enhances Advisory Services with Strategic Appointment

Oppenheimer Holdings, a leading investment bank and wealth manager, strategically strengthens its Global Fund Placement & Advisory Group with the appointment of Michelle Jacobi as Managing Director. Effective January 21, 2026, Jacobi brings over 15 years of experience in private equity fundraising, GP seeding, and leveraged finance to the role. Based in New York, she will report to Co-Heads Charles Buisseret and Tanya McHale. This move comes at a time when the firm seeks to expand its distribution capabilities for institutional limited partners (LPs) in the U.S. and enhance its advisory services for alternative investment managers.

Jacobi's extensive background includes her previous role as Managing Director at Gatewood Capital Partners, as well as positions at Cebile Capital and Jefferies Finance. Her expertise in emerging manager seeding and GP solutions positions Oppenheimer to strengthen relationships with both established private equity firms and new entrants in the market. Since the launch of the Global Fund Placement & Advisory Group in 2022, the team has doubled in size and established a robust global network, enhancing its capacity to support clients in navigating the complexities of private equity fundraising.

The integration of Jacobi into the team is expected to yield significant benefits, as her experience aligns with Oppenheimer's commitment to providing tailored advisory services to private market participants. Gilbert Dychiao, Co-Head of Investment Banking, expresses optimism about Jacobi’s addition, highlighting the balanced, senior composition of the team that is positioned to meet the evolving needs of the private markets. Jacobi herself notes the importance of Oppenheimer's collaborative culture, which she believes will be instrumental in supporting clients as they scale their operations.

In related news, American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), a key player in the online and campus-based education sector, announces its participation in the Oppenheimer 11th Annual Emerging Growth Conference scheduled for February 3-4, 2026. The company serves approximately 109,000 students across various educational institutions, including the American Public University System and Rasmussen University, emphasizing its dedication to accessible and affordable education.

The conference presents an opportunity for Oppenheimer to showcase its commitment to supporting educational entities, reflecting its broader strategy of engaging with emerging growth sectors. Investors interested in one-on-one meetings with American Public Education’s leadership can coordinate through their Oppenheimer representatives, indicating continued interest in fostering relationships within the educational landscape.