Esteemed Team of Market Strategists
At Pivotus Partners, LLC, we take pride in our esteemed team of market strategists who bring unparalleled insights into the financial market research landscape. Our lead strategists, Richard Farr, and James McGovern, embody our commitment to offering pioneering financial market analyses and investment research services.
Richard Farr, Chief Market Strategist
Professional Experience
With three decades of experience, Rich has built a distinguished career on Wall Street. His extensive background encompasses global market and economic strategy, equity analysis, global arbitrage trading, institutional sales and trading, alpha capture, and business forecasting. He was among the first to see the economic risks posed by the Global Financial Crisis, particularly the unprecedented collapse in household net worth. He was the first strategist to warn about the COVID-19 pandemic, and accurately predicted the inflation spike thereafter. Rich’s timely insights on macro developments are sought after by investors worldwide.
Market Insights and Contributions
Rich’s insights have been invaluable to the investment community, particularly during periods of significant economic uncertainty. His keen focus on global macro risks has navigated investors through geopolitical events, sovereign debt defaults, trade tensions, and inflationary pressures. Rich’s expertise has been recognized on platforms such as CNBC, BNN, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance News, and Barron’s.
Educational Background and Licenses
Rich holds a B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude, from the University of Connecticut and an MBA in Finance and International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Rich has passed FINRA Series 6, 7, 55, 63, and 65 exams.
James McGovern, Market Strategist
Professional Experience
With two decades of Wall Street experience, Jim has held various roles in macroeconomic research, equity valuation, alpha capture, and hedge fund analysis. His extensive background enables him to assess the US economy and its market impact comprehensively. Jim’s analytical skills and firm knowledge of the banking sector provided crucial value to investors during the European debt crisis, particularly its repercussions on Europe’s banking sector. Jim monitors international macro developments in advanced and emerging market economies on a real-time basis.
Educational Background and Licenses
Jim holds a B.S. in Finance from La Salle University and an MBA in Finance and Investments from the University of Notre Dame. Jim has passed FINRA Series 7, 31, and 66 exams.
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At Pivotus Partners, LLC, we aim to empower our clients with cutting-edge financial research services. With Richard Farr and James McGovern leading the way, we are dedicated to navigating the complexities of the global markets, ensuring our clients are always a step ahead. Contact now.