S2K Financial, a New York-based wholesale broker-dealer serving RIAs and independent broker-dealers, announced the additions of Brendan McLaughlin as its regional vice president, south central region, and Kurt Gunderson, regional vice president, north central region.

McLaughlin, who will be based in Texas, most recently served as regional vice president for Lightstone Capital Markets.

Gunderson, who will be based in Minnesota, previously served as vice president in REIT sales with Lightstone Group.

In addition, S2K announced the hire of Michael Roman as national accounts wholesaler. Roman most recently served as executive vice president of capital markets for MCI Megatel Capital Investments. Felix Vera, regional sales associate, also joins S2K from Lightstone Capital. Vera will be based in New York.