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Expert in Hedge Fund Operational Due Diligence, Private Equity, Fund of Hedge Funds, Audit, Fraud Analysis
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert is the author of the first book on the subject of hedge fund operational due diligence. He has provided training to financial regulators and consulted with the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on hedge fund regulatoin. He is also an adjunt professor at New York University on Hedge Fund Operations Risk and Due Diligence. He has published several research papers on alternative investment due diligence and fraud. He previously oversaw the operational due diligence function for Graystone Research at Morgan Stanley. While at Morgan Stanley, he was also a senior member of a team which oversaw all of Morgan Stanley's hedge fund operational due diligence efforts allocating in excess of $13 billion to a firm-wide platform of over 300 hedge fund managers across multiple investment strategies. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Expert held positions which primarily focused on due diligence and risk management within the alternative investment sector at Lazard Asset Management, SPARX Investments and Research and Thomson Financial.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: New York, New York;
Yonkers, New York;
Newark, New Jersey;
Jersey City, New Jersey;
Paterson, New Jersey;
Elizabeth, New Jersey;
Bridgeport, Connecticut;
New Haven, Connecticut;
Stamford, Connecticut;
and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Securities Industry, Stock... |
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Investment Research, Portfolio Management, CFA, Equity... |
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Investments, Analysis of Market Indices and Securities,... |
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Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Investments and... |
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2006
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MBA
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Finance
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Baruch College
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2000
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BS
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Finance, Japanese
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Carnegie Mellon University
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2006 to 2008
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Morgan Stanley
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Director
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Analyzed and reported on the operational risks of alternative investments (hedge funds – all strategies, fund of hedge funds private equity and real estate) considered for investment by ultra-high net worth individuals ($100 million+ net worth) and institutions. Made investment recommendations to firm's investment committee based on that analysis.
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2004 to 2006
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Lazard Asset Management
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Institutional Division
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Assisted the fund of funds group with hedge fund due diligence and ad-hoc risk management projects.
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2003 to 2004
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SPARX Investment & Research
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Long / Short Equity Hedge Fund Specializing in Japan
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Interviews with Potential Hedge Fund Mmanagers for the firm's funds of hedge funds product.
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2000 to 2001
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Thomson Financial Corporation
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Analyst
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Performed due diligence on new companies for potential investment; invested over $20 million with 5 companies.
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Associations/Societies
Certified Fraud Examiner
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Licenses/Certifications
CFE
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Professional Appointments
Adjunct Professer - New York University
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Wiley
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- Corgentum Consulting
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Served as a consultant and expert in hedge fund litigation related to fraud, Ponzi schemes, audit liability and administrator responsibility.
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Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Served as a consultant and expert in hedge fund litigation related to fraud, Ponzi schemes, audit liability and administrator responsibility.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert in Paron v. Rothstein Kass.
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Expert in Hedge funds and Ponzi schemes.
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Hedge fund manager expert witness for consulting on Standard of Care.
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Expert in securities analyst regulation and compliance.
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Expert in hedge funds for litigation involving funds to funds and use of Leverage.
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Expert in hedge fund due diligence needed as expert witness in litigation.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Japanese
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He is the author of the first book on the subject of hedge fund operational due diligence. Various publications and op-eds on the subject.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Training/Seminars
Teach as an adjunct professor at New York University a class called "Hedge Fund Operations Risk and Due Diligence." Lecturer at various seminars. Training to financial regulatory authorities.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Experience reviewing hedge fund service providers.
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Other Skills and Services
Certified Fraud Examiner.
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