With close to a decade of financial management experience, Benjamin Leitman works with Down Official as a business development advisor in New York City. Through the position, Benjamin Leitman works with numerous high net worth individuals and families.

Working with institutional investors, he also prepares documentation for roadshows across the tri-state area. In his daily operations, Mr. Leitman is responsible for capital fundraising efforts on behalf of startups and other clients.

Benjamin Leitman also has experience with Merrill Lynch, where he was a vice president of global wealth investment management for six years. In the position, he raised and managed over $180 million in assets on behalf of institutional and retail clients. In addition, he was responsible for prospecting and developing financial reports.

Through networking, he developed relationships with numerous investors and other financial professionals while also deepening referral sources. At the firm, Mr. Leitman received the Excellence in Growth Award in 2018, which is based on asset and revenue growth, alongside new clients.