Freedom Capital Markets Expands Platform with New Leadership, Research Analysts, and Sales Professionals
Freedom Capital Markets ("FCM"), a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corporation (Nasdaq-FRHC) and a full-service Global Investment Bank providing Research, Trading Execution and Capital Markets Services across multiple sectors, today announced a significant expansion of its platform with new hires across Research, Sales and Investment Banking. These additions reinforce the firm's commitment to delivering trusted insights, execution and client services.
Strengthening Research Capabilities
FCM has expanded its Equity Research team with the addition of seasoned analysts covering key sectors critical to clients' investment strategies. The new analysts bring extensive experience in providing actionable insights across Advanced Technology, Digital Health, Healthcare Services, MedTech, Restaurants, Chemicals, Materials, Industrials, Video Gaming & Digital Entertainment, FinTech and Payments. Their research will deepen FCM's ability to deliver high-quality analysis and investment ideas that support clients in navigating today's dynamic markets.
- Technology-AI and Quantum Computing—Paul Meeks
- Digital Health & Healthcare Services—Gene Mannheimer
- MedTech— Keith Hinton
- Restaurants—Lynne Collier
- Chemicals, Materials and Industrials—David Silver
- Video Gaming & Digital Entertainment—Nicholas McKay
- FinTech and Payments—Lemar Clarke
Expanding Sales Coverage
The firm has also welcomed new professionals to its Institutional Sales team. These individuals will enhance FCM's coverage across the United States and Canada, strengthening relationships with institutional investors and delivering tailored solutions to meet their evolving needs.
- Midwest and West Coast—Scott Petterson
- New York and Mid-Atlantic—Eric Dusansky and Matt Jachera
- New England and Canada— Tyler Hill
- Midwest and South—Nate Cahill
Among the new hires is also a Sales Trader, Joseph Radic, who brings more than two decades of experience in institutional trading. His career includes senior roles at Alliance Bernstein, Needham & Company and NDB Capital Markets. At Freedom Capital Markets, Joe will play a key role in expanding the firm's trading capabilities and strengthening client relationships across institutional markets.
Leadership in Banking
FCM has appointed James Ramp as the new Head of Investment Banking, who brings more than three decades of management experience and building new financial divisions. James' career includes executive roles at Berenberg Capital Markets, Susquehanna International Group (SIG), Cowen and Rothschild Inc. He will oversee the continued growth of the firm's capital markets and advisory platform, with a focus on IPOs, follow-on offerings, mergers & acquisitions, growth financing, SPACs and strategic advisory. This leadership appointment reflects FCM's commitment to expanding its presence in global investment banking and delivering client-first solutions.
A Growing Brand
"These strategic additions to our team underscore our commitment to building a platform that combines institutional strength with boutique-level service," said Interim CEO, Albert Aguiar. "With expanded research coverage, broader sales reach and offering capital markets solutions with experienced leadership, Freedom Capital Markets is well positioned to deliver value and trusted advice to our clients."
About Freedom Capital Markets
Freedom Capital Markets is a full-service investment bank offering investment banking, equity research, institutional sales & trading, and corporate services. The firm combines the reach and resources of a full-service institution with the personalized attention of a boutique, delivering trusted advisory and execution across sectors and regions.
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