Joe Baratta to exit Blackstone

Big news coming out of the press today regarding Joe Baratta and his plan to exit. Know many have expected it for quite some time.

One of the nicest guys on Wall Street. Career trajectory from Sacramento to NYC. What a run. Not uncommon that a Georgetown alum wants his run into politics.

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