Jed Kaplan – CEO
Email : jkaplan@shearsonllc.com

Specialty : U.S Government and Agency Bonds, Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; bond Portfolio evaluation; expert witness
Years of experience in the financial industry: 25

A former institutional bond trader in New York for JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers, Nikko, and Prudential Securities, Jed has gained such respect in the financial arena that he is consulted by many of the largest banking and brokerage institutions in the world on corporate and government bonds. He has consulted for the FBI, SEC, FINRA and major financial institutions, Jed’s vision and high standards have driven the firm to success in its unique team approach.

Steven Grossman – President
Email : sgrossman@shearsonllc.com

Specialty : Corporate Management; Retirement Planning
Years of Experience in the financial industry:11

Steven Grossman has an extensive and diverse background in corporate management, as formally he was the Regional Manage for a major staffing firm overseeing more than 200 employees. Currently licensed with his series 7 and 63 securities licenses, he is also a FINRA series 24 Principle, Financial and Operations Principle and Municipal Securities Principle. Steven oversees the firm’s daily operations and continuously supports all registered representatives efforts to further develop and enhance business relationship. Furthermore, Steven continues to provide portfolio management and retirement strategies for his clients.

Mark Scheinbaum – Managing Director
Email : mscheinbaum@shearsonllc.com

Specialty : Investment strategy; asset allocation
Years of experience in the financial industry: 29

Mark guides clients in money management, financial planning, and asset allocation including international funds, growth and income vehicles, and closed end funds. A life and Annuity agent, Mark is an FINRA Certified Arbitrator, as well as a former manager and foreign currency options principal at Josephthal & Co., NYSE.

Eric Blau Director of Portfolio Management
Email : eblau@shearsonllc.com

Specialty : Portfolio management; trusts
Year of experience in the financial industry: 30

Eric has experience in trading and lending Eurocurrency while residing in London. He handles insurance, options, currency options, and municipal bond evaluations. He structures portfolios for trust accounts, foundations, and partnerships. He also assists clients with estate settlement.

Douglas Ellman – Managing Director
Email : dellman@shearsonllc.com

Years of experience in the financial industry: 23

With over 20 years in the financial services industry, Douglas K. Ellman has been managing client’s portfolios with a keen sense of successful investment strategies. In adding to holding his series 7 & 63 securities licenses, Douglas is a NYSE principle (series 8), FINRA Principles (series 24), and holds his Life and annuity License. Should you require Douglas’ services feel free to contact his at your convenience for an objective consultation

He can be reached @ 561-613-4677, 1-800-903-5822

Shearson Financial Services, LLC – Houston, Texas

Richard Hollan

Is the Managing Directors of the Houston office of Shearson Financial Services, LLC Located in the energy quarter along I-10. Richard has been in the investment profession for over 25 years. Richard’s area of expertise is in assisting institutions in developing an investment program that will maximize return, while remaining well within the risk profile of the institution. Richard has extensive experience in assisting mid-size institutions. He has a thorough knowledge in all areas of the government bond markets. Richard carries multiple securities licenses including, Series 7,63,24 and 53.

Richard is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife have lived in Katy, Texas, for over 25 years. They have 2 children that both attend the University of Mississippi.

R. Dean Ayers

Is Executive Vice President of Shearson Financial Services, LLC . He joined the firm in 2008 after 21 years as a Financial Executive, 22 with two Fortune 500 energy companies. The last several years Dean has been a consultant and investor for several start-up and small-cap companies. Dean spent a combined 10 years as Vice President of Investor Relations with Transco Energy and Dynegy, where he was responsible for working with Institutional Investors, both buy-and sell-side securities analysts and brokers for both the equity and fixed income securities of the companies.

Dean graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business with a major in Accounting. Dean was member of Phi Gamma Delta. He is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds the Series 7 and 63 licenses.

Dean and his wife of 31 years live in Houston and are active in the community through several civic and volunteer activities. They are also active members of Second Baptist Church. They have two married children, one grandson and two grand dogs.

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