Rick Grubbs
Profile
Mr. Grubbs, CFA, has over 20 years experience in research, financial modeling, analyst training, and securities analysis.
He is currently President of The Acacia Group, LLC, a consulting firm that provides custom industry research, financial modeling, and financial analysis for industrial and financial services firms.
His prior experience includes serving as Managing Director for the Analsyst Exchange.
He also served as Managing Director of Equity Research at Kaufman, a New York investment bank that specializes in technology banking and research.
Mr. Grubbs developed and managed the telecommunications practice at Calyon Securities and was instrumental in establishing the high-yield bond business for ABN AMRO, where he was Director of High Yield Fixed-Income Research.
Mr. Grubbs spent 18 years with Wachovia Corporation, holding various positions in technology management, fixed-income securities, and corporate finance.
Mr. Grubbs holds a BS degress from Wake Forest University's Calloway School of Business and Accountancy.
He has held the CFA designation since 1993 and has been an instructor for CFA prep courses.
He is also a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.
Former positions of Rick Grubbs
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Kaufman Bros. LP
 Kaufman Bros. LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1995, Kaufman Bros. LP is a broker/dealer headquartered in New York City with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm is a member of the NASD, the SIPC and FINRA. Kaufman Bros. provides investment banking, equity research and institutional sales and trading. The firm provides fundamental research on the following sectors: (1) cable, satellite and interactive media (2) communications equipment (3) digital media software (4) green technology (5) information technology hardware and storage (6) information technology services and software (7) semiconductors and (8) telecommunications & data services. | Analyst-Equity | - |
The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc.
 The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. operates as a financial services trade group and networking forum for wall street and provides Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 1920-01-01 |
Wachovia Securities LLC
 Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wachovia Securities LLC offered equity, fixed income, and structured products. It was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
ABN AMRO, Inc.
 ABN AMRO, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2008, ABN AMRO, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. They are a subsidiary of ABN AMRO North America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Amsterdam-based RFS Holdings BV. ABN AMRO is an international bank with European roots. They focus on consumer and commercial clients in their local markets and focus globally on select multinational corporations and financial institutions, as well as private clients. ABN AMRO is active in four principal customer segments: Personal Banking, Private Banking, Business and Commercial and Corporate and Institutional. While they serve a broad range of clients, their strategic focus is on the mid-market segment | Director of Research - Fxd Inc | - |
Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc.
 Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. (Credit Agricole Securities USA) is a full service broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and formerly known as Calyon Securities USA, Inc. and Credit Lyonnais Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Global Partners, Inc., which is owned by Rue la Boétie SAS’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Credit Agricole Securities USA provides investors’ customized solutions to ensure they achieve their execution objectives in the tradition of service excellence and product innovation. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Rick Grubbs
| Wake Forest University | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc.
Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. (Credit Agricole Securities USA) is a full service broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and formerly known as Calyon Securities USA, Inc. and Credit Lyonnais Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Global Partners, Inc., which is owned by Rue la Boétie SAS’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Credit Agricole Securities USA provides investors’ customized solutions to ensure they achieve their execution objectives in the tradition of service excellence and product innovation. | Finance |
Kaufman Bros. LP
Kaufman Bros. LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1995, Kaufman Bros. LP is a broker/dealer headquartered in New York City with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm is a member of the NASD, the SIPC and FINRA. Kaufman Bros. provides investment banking, equity research and institutional sales and trading. The firm provides fundamental research on the following sectors: (1) cable, satellite and interactive media (2) communications equipment (3) digital media software (4) green technology (5) information technology hardware and storage (6) information technology services and software (7) semiconductors and (8) telecommunications & data services. | Finance |
Wachovia Securities LLC
Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wachovia Securities LLC offered equity, fixed income, and structured products. It was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Finance |
ABN AMRO, Inc.
ABN AMRO, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2008, ABN AMRO, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. They are a subsidiary of ABN AMRO North America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Amsterdam-based RFS Holdings BV. ABN AMRO is an international bank with European roots. They focus on consumer and commercial clients in their local markets and focus globally on select multinational corporations and financial institutions, as well as private clients. ABN AMRO is active in four principal customer segments: Personal Banking, Private Banking, Business and Commercial and Corporate and Institutional. While they serve a broad range of clients, their strategic focus is on the mid-market segment | Finance |
Crystal Equity Research LLC
 Crystal Equity Research LLC Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in New York City, Crystal Equity Research LLC is a research firm that provides research for micro- and small-cap stocks, specializing in coverage of emerging companies in selected industries. They focus primarily on technology, electronics and diversified services. Crystal Equity provides subscribed reports for institutional investors, research consulting for financial professionals and sponsored coverage of qualifying companies. | Finance |
The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc.
The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. operates as a financial services trade group and networking forum for wall street and provides Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
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