Bridge Investment Group Announces Hiring of Mick Manning, Brian S. Rivera, and Dawn Impellizzeri to Expand Wholesaling Efforts

Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BRDG) ("Bridge" or the "Company") today announced the hiring of Mick Manning, Brian S. Rivera, and Dawn Impellizzeri to expand the firm's wholesaling efforts as they provide and distribute investment solutions to the wealth channel. Bridge historically has serviced institutional investors directly and through platform partners, and will leverage its growing team to service high-net worth individual accredited investors.

Mr. Manning, who started with Bridge in September, brings significant expertise to the firm, with over three decades of experience servicing, growing and supporting investment platforms. Prior to Bridge, Mr. Manning served as Managing Director – Head of Capital Markets at Forum Investment Group, based in Denver, CO. Prior to Forum, Mick served as CEO of KBS Capital Groups and Pacific Oak Capital Markets. Mr. Manning holds a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

"Mick's leadership and depth of knowledge have already proven to be an asset to Bridge," said Dean Allara, Vice Chairman, Bridge Investment Group. "His proven expertise in establishing and nurturing strategic relationships will help Bridge grow our distribution and drive robust growth."

Joining Mr. Manning to expand regional coverage are Brian S. Rivera and Dawn Impellizzeri.

Mr. Rivera brings nearly 30 years of experience to Bridge, with deep expertise in developing innovative sales strategies, analyzing business markets, and managing client relationships. Mr. Rivera joins Bridge from Sealy Investment Securities, where he served as Executive Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Rivera's territory includes the Western United States. Mr. Rivera holds a BA in Business Management from Franklin and Marshall College.

Ms. Impellizzeri joins Bridge with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She also joins Bridge from Sealy Investment Securities, where she served as Senior Vice President and was instrumental in driving growth, leading sales teams, and increasing market share. Ms. Impellizzeri will focus on the Upper Midwest region of the United States. Ms. Impellizzeri holds a BA in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.

About Bridge Investment Group

Bridge is a leading alternative investment manager, diversified across specialized asset classes, with approximately $49.2 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2024. Bridge combines its nationwide operating platform with dedicated teams of investment professionals focused on select U.S. verticals across real estate, credit, renewable energy and secondaries strategies.

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