Bret Ploucha
Private Equity Investor at Bourne Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity)
Network origin in Bret Ploucha first degree
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Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
 Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 195 |
Sidoti & Co. LLC
 Sidoti & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Sidoti & Co. LLC (S&C) is a registered broker and equity research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Sidoti Holding Co. LLC and was founded in 1999. S&C provides research exclusively to institutional investors. The firm covers the following sectors: housing, retail, basic industries, technology, business services, capital goods, automotive, computer software, regional banking, telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare and consumer products. Their analysts conduct their own due diligence which includes visiting companies and meeting with operating and financial management. In addition, the firm's analysts focus on fundamentals, particularly cash flow from operations and EPS.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 71 |
Bourne Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity)
 Bourne Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Bourne Capital Partners LLC (Bourne Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Banks Bourne. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Companies connected to Bret Ploucha via their personal network
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JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW) is a full-service investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). KBW offers sales and trading in equities securities of financial services companies. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker)
 Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker)
 Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Richmond | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Leerink Partners LLC
 Leerink Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Leerink Partners LLC is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Leerink in 1995 and formerly known as SVB Securities LLC. They rebranded as Leerink Partners in 2023. The firm is a subsidiary of SVB Securities LLC. Leerink Partners provides institutional sales, equity research, institutional trading, and corporate finance and asset management services to the healthcare and technology industries. They offer superior execution capabilities in common stock, convertibles and derivatives with a singular focus on healthcare and a knowledge-led approach. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC
 Wells Fargo Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Wake Forest University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Jefferies LLC
 Jefferies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
RBC Capital Markets LLC
 RBC Capital Markets LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC
 Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC (CMIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). The firm was formed in 2010 due to Ameriprise Financial Services' (AFS) acquisition of the long-term asset management business of Columbia Management Group (CMG) from Bank of America. AFS merged CMG's long-term asset management business with their subsidiary, RiverSource Investments LLC, under the name Columbia Management Investment Advisors. CMIA offers equity and fixed-income retail and institutional investment products for various types of clients. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| Boston University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
 Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors. | Financial Conglomerates | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| North Carolina State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch)
 Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch) is based in New York, NY. Part of UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch) is a company that provides investment banking and asset management services. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| McGill University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Denver | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| The Leeds School of Business | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
KBC Securities USA, Inc.
 KBC Securities USA, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1999, KBC Securities USA, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm began as the Financial Products group of D. E. Shaw & Co. In 1999, they were purchased by KBC Bank NV. They are a subsidiary of KBC Securities USA, Inc. and their ultimate parent is of KBC Groupe SA (LSE: KBC). KBC Securities is a specialist in annuities, convertible bonds and equity derivatives with a strategic focus on technology. They serve a range of global investors including mutual funds, pension funds, insurance companies, banks, private banks and hedge funds. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Fixed Income Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
 Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Beach Products, Inc., Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of generic liquid pharmaceuticals. The private company is based in Greenville, SC. The company has been producing better-targeted suspensions, oral solutions, elixirs, syrups, and liquids for almost 50 years. The company offers standard bottle packaging and ready-to-dispense packaging to meet the unique needs of retail chains, independent pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and government agencies. Pharmaceutical Associates was the first independent manufacturer to develop vertically integrated unit-dose (ud) packaging and the first to offer complete lines of hard-to-find liquid products in both out-patient and ud packaging. The CEO of the company is Kurt J. Orlofski. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Catholic University of America | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Loyola University Maryland, Inc. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Consumer Edge Research LLC
 Consumer Edge Research LLC Investment ManagersFinance Consumer Edge Research LLC, dba Consumer Edge (CE), is an equity research holding firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Bill Pecoriello in 2009. They offer consumer data solutions for everyone from public and private investors to corporate decision makers and strategists. CE focuses on the global consumer sector such as the beverages, food, cosmetics, household/personal care and tobacco industries. Data is gathered both from global syndicated sources as well as primary research surveys, channel checks and other proprietary data collection. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| Villanova University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree |
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| Israel | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
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| Finance | 27 |
| Consumer Services | 23 |
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| Analyst-Equity | 184 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 124 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 89 |
| Masters Business Admin | 25 |
| Director/Board Member | 15 |
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| Banks Bourne | 13 |
| Stephen Gengaro | 13 |
| Paul Campanelli | 12 |
| Sanford Burns | 11 |
| Michael Purcell | 11 |
| Thomas Allen Carroll | 11 |
| Jeffrey Osborne | 10 |
| Michael Hoffman | 9 |
| Ching-Yi Lin | 9 |
| Derrick Whitfield | 9 |
| Lawrence M. Stavitski | 9 |
| Rob M. Mains | 9 |
| Jordan Elliot Rohan | 9 |
| David Corak | 8 |
| Bill Peterson | 8 |
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