D.A. Davidson & Co. (D.A. Davidson), is a Montana-based full-service brokerage and investment banking firm. D.A. Davidson and its related entities operate under Davidson Companies, one of the nation's leading regional financial services holding companies offering a full menu of integrated brokerage, capital markets, money management, trust and wealth management services.

Founded in 1935, D.A. Davidson has a demonstrated expertise and commitment to public sector clients. Serving clients from 15 locations in 10 states, the Fixed Income Capital Markets group provides expertise in a broad array of specialties including: multi-family housing, school finance, healthcare, higher education, project financings, charter schools and special districts. In 2008, D.A. Davidson served as lead manager on 178 transactions, ranking the firm 13th nationwide. As of September 30, 2008, D.A. Davidson & Co. had over $122 million in equity and $69 million in net capital, which provides the firm with the financial strength to underwrite municipal debt transactions in excess of $500 million.

In addition, Davidson Companies had over $25 billion of assets under management and recorded over $230 million of revenue in fiscal 2008.