Dr. Allan Markley
Director - Public Finance/Investment Banking
Raymond James

Dr. Allan Markley joined Raymond James in 2022 as Director - Public Finance/Investment Banking. Prior to joining Raymond James, Dr. Markley served Raytown C-2 School District as Superintendent of Schools for 14 years. Prior to that, Dr. Markley was Superintendent of the Sparta R-III and Logan Rogersville R-VIII School Districts, also in Missouri. Dr. Markley received his bachelor’s in education from Southwest Missouri State University, his Masters in Secondary Education from Central Missouri State University, and his Doctorate in Education Leadership from St Louis University. Dr. Markley has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kathy, for twenty-eight years and they have three sons, Seth, Luke and Joshua. Dr. Markley holds the Series 50, 52, 63 licenses and has passed the SIE exam.

Dr. Mike Reik
Director - Public Finance/Investment Banking
Raymond James

Dr. Mike Reik joined Raymond James in 2022 as Director - Public Finance/Investment Banking. Prior to joining Raymond James, Dr. Reik enjoyed a 25-year career in public education. Dr. Reik began his employment with Platte County School District in the fall of 2001, acting as assistant principal in a dual role, both at Barry School and Platte City Middle School. After serving in this capacity for three years, he spent the following two years as the principal of Barry School. In the fall of 2006, Dr. Reik moved to the district office as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum followed by Assistant Superintendent of Support Services. Beginning with the 2009-10 school year, Dr. Reik became Platte County R-3's fifth Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Reik received his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Political Science from Bradley University, Peoria, his Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University, and his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas - Lawrence. Dr. Reik resides in a development south of Platte City with his wife, Amy; her son, Nichola; and his sons, Sayer and Greyson. Dr. Reik holds the 50, 52, 63 licenses and has passed the SIE exam.

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