Overview

First Southwest is one of the largest privately held financial advisory firms and investment banks in the country with equity capital in excess of $79 million and annual revenue of more than $103 million. First Southwest merged with PlainsCapital Corporation on December 31, 2008.

First Southwest has four primary lines of business: public finance, capital markets, correspondent clearing services and corporate finance. More than half of First Southwest revenue comes from public finance. First Southwest clients include government and public entities, corporate and institutional investors and high net worth individuals.

Public Finance
Provides financial advisory and underwriting services for more than 1,500 cities, counties, school districts, utility districts and other governmental and public entities across the U.S.

Capital Markets
Offers its clients trading and underwriting services related to tax-exempt and taxable fixed income securities and equities.

Correspondent Clearing Services
Provides omnibus and fully disclosed clearing services to approximately 60 correspondent firms for trade execution, clearing and back office services.

Corporate Finance
Provides focused and highly tailored investment banking services to institutions and corporations including capital raising, advisory services and corporate restructuring.

Led by Hill A. Feinberg, First Southwest Company is the top public finance advisor in Texas and is ranked second-largest nationwide serving more than 1,500 public entities across the United States. First Southwest Company has $617 million in assets, equity capital in excess of $65 million and annual revenues of more than $100 million.

The firm operates 22 offices in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
First Southwest Company employs 368 people, 220 of whom are registered sales representatives.

For more information, visit www.firstsouthwest.com.