NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Group LLC, a leading full service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm today announced the promotion of James Siegel to General Counsel. Mr. Siegel joined Maxim Group in 2003 and has served as Co-General Counsel since 2008. He will assume the role of sole General Counsel.
“Having served alongside Jim as Co-General Counsel for the past ten years, it became clear that Jim has earned and will be extremely successful in the role of General Counsel,” said Edward Rose, Vice-Chairman of Maxim Group. “Jim has extensive experience working with all areas of the Firm to maximize commercial and strategic opportunities. His legal expertise enhances our team and increases our depth as we enter a new period of growth for Maxim Group.” Mr. Siegel graduated cum laude from Hamilton College in 1990, and obtained his law degree from Fordham University in 1993. He has been a licensed attorney for over twenty years, and has worked in the securities industry for more than fifteen years. Mr. Siegel currently serves as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School.
“Jim has grown into the role of General Counsel, and his promotion will allow me to focus on additional areas of the firm to strengthen the organization as a whole.” Mr. Rose will lead the expansion of Maxim Group’s capabilities in several areas, including strategic planning and business development. Mr. Rose will focus more on positioning Maxim Group for growth in existing, as well as new, areas of business.
“Over the past sixteen years, Maxim Group has grown into a leading investment banking & securities firm,” said Michael Rabinowitz, Chairman & CEO of Maxim Group. “Ed’s decision to promote Jim is indicative of his confidence in Jim’s ability and a decision that I couldn’t endorse more. Jim has earned the respect and admiration from all. This move will also allow Ed to focus on Maxim’s growth and solidify Maxim’s position in the market place.”
About Maxim Group LLC
Maxim Group LLC is a full-service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm headquartered in New York. The Firm provides a full array of financial services including investment banking; private wealth management; and global institutional equity, fixed-income and derivatives sales & trading, equity research and prime brokerage services to a diverse range of corporate clients, institutional investors and high net worth individuals. Maxim Group is a registered broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and is a member of the following: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA); Securities Insurance Protection Corporation (SIPC); NASDAQ Stock Market and NYSE Arca, Inc. To learn more about Maxim Group, visit www.maximgrp.com.
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