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Wedbush Securities, Inc.
 Wedbush Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 87 |
Binghamton University School of Management
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 21 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Brian Violino via their personal network
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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 Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
 Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities
 Cantor Fitzgerald Securities Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cantor Fitzgerald Securities (CFS) is a financial services provider headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1945. They are a subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald LP and their ultimate parent is CF Group Management, Inc. CFS offers an array of financial products and services in the equity and fixed-income capital markets. The firm provides sales and trading, investment banking, asset management, market commentary and market data. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
UBS Securities LLC
 UBS Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
 Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the investment bank and brokerage subsidiary of CFS CF & Co. I Holdings LP, which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. The firm was founded by Bernie Gerald Cantor and John Fitzgerald in 1945. Headquartered in New York City, Cantor Fitzgerald offers clients a global, multi-asset prime brokerage platform with a focus on the quality middle market. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
WEDBUSH, Inc.
 WEDBUSH, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance WEDBUSH, Inc. provides financial, securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services. The company was founded by Edward William Wedbush and Robert Werner in 1955 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Financial Conglomerates | Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.
 SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. Formerly SMBC Securities, Inc., the firm is a subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. SMBC Nikko Securities America provides investment securities and other financial services to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on North America and Latin America. The firm caters to institutional investors such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investment advisors. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
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-Fixed Income Analyst-Equity | |
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 Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
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 Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Broker)
 BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Broker) is the broker/dealer division of BMO Capital Markets Corp., a full-service North American financial services provider headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of BMO Financial Corp., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (NYSE, TSX: BMO) in Canada. BMO Capital Markets offers corporate, institutional and government clients access to a variety of products and services including equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, merger and acquisitions advisory services, merchant banking, securitization, treasury and market risk management, debt and equity research and institutional sales and trading. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker)
 Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Director of Research - Equity | |
Barclays Capital, Inc.
 Barclays Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| The California State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Longbow Research LLC
 Longbow Research LLC Investment ManagersFinance Longbow Research LLC is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Independence, Ohio. The firm was founded by David S. MacGregor in 2003 to provide the institutional equity research market with a high quality, independent product, free from the many conflicts of interest that plague bulge-bracket research. Longbow Research provides insights and research coverage on publicly-traded mid-cap companies in the industrial/basic materials, consumer and technology sectors. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Berenberg Capital Markets LLC
 Berenberg Capital Markets LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (BCM) is a broker-dealer firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Berenberg Americas LLC, ultimately held by Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG in Germany. BCM provides equity execution services to institutional and corporate clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| State University of New York at Binghamton | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Tulane University (Louisiana) | College/University | Masters Business Admin 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 | |
BofA Securities, Inc.
 BofA Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
| Colgate University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Mizuho Securities USA LLC
 Mizuho Securities USA LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Mizuho Securities USA LLC is the US-based securities broker/dealer and futures commission merchant arm of Mizuho Americas LLC, ultimately held by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411, NYSE: MFG) in Japan. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1994 and provides institutional and corporate clients access to commodity and financial markets around the world. Mizuho Securities USA covers the following industries: Consumer, Energy, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Healthcare, Industrial & Diversified Industries, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT). The firm and their affiliates hold memberships on all major futures and options exchanges worldwide. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Guggenheim Securities LLC
 Guggenheim Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Guggenheim Securities LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Links Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Guggenheim Securities’ specializations include the sales and trading of fixed-income securities and sophisticated structured products. The firm offers in-depth analysis and expert execution of trading opportunities to large institutional investors and asset originators. They offer sales and trading services relating to a wide range of instruments. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
WR Securities LLC
 WR Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2009, WR Securities LLC is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. They provide securities dealer services, as well as merger and acquisition advisory services. WR Securities also participates as an underwriter or selling group member in public offerings. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. WR Securities in a member of FINRA. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Wolfe Research LLC
 Wolfe Research LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wolfe Research LLC is a FINRA-registered sell-side research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Edward Wolfe in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. Wolfe Research provides bespoke research of various stocks in every major GIC sector for institutional clients. The firm has established a reputation for macro research underpinning coverage in Industrials, Utilities/Energy, Consumer/Retail, Financials/REITS, Healthcare and TMT. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Wedbush Securities, Inc. (Investment Management)
 Wedbush Securities, Inc. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Wedbush Securities, Inc. (Investment Management) (WS-IM) is the SEC-registered asset management division of Wedbush Securities, Inc., a FINRA-registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. They are ultimately held by Wedbush Capital, Inc. The firm was founded by Edward W. Wedbush in 1955 as Wedbush & Co. WS-IM provides investment advice and management services on discretionary and nondiscretionary basis to individuals, high net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans. | Investment Managers | Founder President | |
iCapital Alternative Investments LLC
 iCapital Alternative Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance iCapital Alternative Investments LLC (iCapital) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1986 and formerly known as Merrill Lynch Alternative Investments LLC. They are a subsidiary of Institutional Capital Network, Inc. iCapital offers access to a variety of hedge funds, including single and multi-strategy funds for advisors, their high-net-worth client base, asset managers, and banks. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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| United States | 50 |
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| Finance | 33 |
| Consumer Services | 18 |
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| Analyst-Equity | 188 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 86 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 79 |
| Masters Business Admin | 24 |
| Graduate Degree | 20 |
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