Robert Cauley

Chief Executive Officer at BIMINI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-05-30

67 year

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Robert E.
Cauley is the founder of Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp., founded in 2003, serving as CFO, Treasurer, Chief Investment Officer & SEVP.
Mr. Cauley is the founder of Bimini Capital Management, Inc., founded in 2003, serving as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary.
Mr. Cauley is the founder of Bimini Advisors, Inc., founded in 2003, serving as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Cauley is currently Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Orchid Island Capital, Inc. since 2010.
Mr. Cauley is currently Co-Head-Capital Markets & Senior Executive VP at MortCo TRS LLC since 2011.
Former positions include Director at Bimini Mortgage Management, Inc. in 2006; Vice President & Portfolio Manager at Federated Hermes, Inc. from 1996 to 2003; Associate at Lehman Brothers, Inc. from 1994 to 1996; Credit Analyst at Barclays Bank Plc from 1992 to 1994; and Portfolio Manager at Federated Investment Management Co. from 1996 to 2003.
Education includes an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and undergraduate studies at California State University-Fullerton.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
BIMINI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. CLASS A 15.6%	2026-04-15	1,560,215 ( 15.6% )	4 M $	2026-05-30
ORCHID ISLAND CAPITAL, INC. 0.11%	2026-06-25	226,984 ( 0.11% )	2 M $	2026-05-30
BIMINI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 35%	2026-04-15	11,178 ( 35% )	30 181 $	2026-05-30

Robert Cauley active positions

Companies	Position	Start
BIMINI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2008-03-31
ORCHID ISLAND CAPITAL, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2010-08-16
Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp. Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides assets backed mortgage services	Founder	2009-11-30
MortCo TRS LLC MortCo TRS LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage lending services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Bimini Advisors, Inc. Bimini Advisors, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of Bimini Capital Management, Inc., Bimini Advisors, Inc. is a company based in Vero Beach, FL. Robert E. Cauley has been the CEOs since incorporation. The company was founded by Robert E. Cauley.	Chief Executive Officer	2007-12-31

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Former positions of Robert Cauley

Companies	Position	End
Bimini Mortgage Management, Inc. Bimini Mortgage Management, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage lending services	Director/Board Member	2006-02-09
FEDERATED HERMES, INC.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2003-08-31
Federated Investment Management Co. Federated Investment Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance FIMCO offers a broad range of investment strategies, from liquidity solutions to high active share global and regional equities to active credit and private markets. Each investment team works with Responsible Investing Office personnel as they look to incorporate proprietary ESG tools and insights from our in-house engagement and stewardship team, EOS at Federated Hermes.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2003-08-31
Lehman Brothers, Inc. Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services	Corporate Officer/Principal	1995-12-31
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Private companies	12
Federated Hermes, Inc. Federated Hermes, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice	Finance
Lehman Brothers, Inc. Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services	Finance
Barclays Bank Plc Barclays Bank Plc Major BanksFinance Provides banking services	Finance
Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp. Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides assets backed mortgage services	Finance
Bimini Mortgage Management, Inc. Bimini Mortgage Management, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage lending services	Finance
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. Orchid Island Capital, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which invests in residential mortgage-backed securities	Finance
Federated Investment Management Co. Federated Investment Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance FIMCO offers a broad range of investment strategies, from liquidity solutions to high active share global and regional equities to active credit and private markets. Each investment team works with Responsible Investing Office personnel as they look to incorporate proprietary ESG tools and insights from our in-house engagement and stewardship team, EOS at Federated Hermes.	Finance
California State University-Fullerton California State University-Fullerton Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
MortCo TRS LLC MortCo TRS LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage lending services	Finance
Bimini Capital Management, Inc. Bimini Capital Management, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries provides asset management and investment services in mortgage-backed securities	Finance
Bimini Advisors, Inc. Bimini Advisors, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of Bimini Capital Management, Inc., Bimini Advisors, Inc. is a company based in Vero Beach, FL. Robert E. Cauley has been the CEOs since incorporation. The company was founded by Robert E. Cauley.	Finance