Before joining SOLVE, Kristiaan gained extensive experience at small to midsized broker-dealers with a national footprint. At Blaylock Van, he served as the Senior Vice President of Public Finance, where he managed municipal origination strategy and enhanced client outreach and coverage. At San Blas Securities, Kristiaan held multiple roles including Chief Operating Officer, banker, and underwriter. He directed municipal strategy and oversaw the firm’s outreach and transactions from lead generation to underwriting and final sale. Additionally, he managed the San Blas trading desk and co-led competitive underwriting at IFS, the predecessor to San Blas.
Kristiaan is a proud graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, holding bachelor’s degrees in finance and industrial engineering. He also holds Series 7, 24, 52, 53, and 66 licenses.