the paradigm private client group of oppenheimer & co. inc.
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THE PARADIGM PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.<br />
Lawrence I. Goldstein<br />
Managing Director - Investments<br />
Larry began his career in <strong>the</strong> investment industry,<br />
after enjoying a prosperous fifteen-year career as<br />
a Senior Executive in healthcare services as both<br />
a CEO and COO <strong>of</strong> several national healthcare<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpanies. Larry created <strong>the</strong> nation’s first<br />
national behavioral healthcare <strong>group</strong> practice<br />
management <strong>co</strong>mpany and participated in that <strong>co</strong>mpany’s IPO.<br />
Larry moved on from <strong>the</strong> healthcare industry to financial services, at<br />
PaineWebber, UBS Financial Services and finally Oppenheimer & Co.<br />
Inc., where he has been a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chairman’s Council s<strong>inc</strong>e<br />
2004. Larry focuses on assisting high net worth and institutional<br />
<strong>client</strong>s to establish a <strong>co</strong>mplete investment strategy for working<br />
toward <strong>the</strong>ir financial goals.<br />
Larry earned a B.B.A. degree from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Miami, Florida.<br />
He is an active participant in a number <strong>of</strong> charitable organizations<br />
<strong>inc</strong>luding The Thalians and Lupus LA.<br />
(310) 446-7183 • lawrence.goldstein@op<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Herbert A. Reznik<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Managing Director - Investments<br />
Herb Reznik<strong>of</strong>f joined Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in<br />
August 1982. A member <strong>of</strong> Oppenheimer’s<br />
Chairman’s Council, a prestigious re<strong>co</strong>gnition<br />
awarded to our top Financial Advisors, he has<br />
been named to it each year s<strong>inc</strong>e its 1997<br />
<strong>inc</strong>eption. He earned his undergraduate degree at <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong><br />
Denver in 1967 and his MBA at Washington University in 1969. Then,<br />
he moved to New York to work with start-up firm INSTINET, a pioneer<br />
in streamlining trading operations. In 1972, he moved into institutional<br />
sales at Lehman Bro<strong>the</strong>rs. In 1976, he began a hedge fund, J & S<br />
Financial, which he ran until joining Oppenheimer, where he services<br />
high-net-worth <strong>client</strong>s, <strong>co</strong>rporations and not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it institutions.<br />
Herb and his wife have a <strong>co</strong>mbined family that <strong>co</strong>nsists <strong>of</strong> five children<br />
and seven grandchildren. He sits on <strong>the</strong> Boards <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Jewish Federation <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles, <strong>the</strong> Jewish Community Foundation<br />
<strong>of</strong> Los Angeles and Jewish Home for <strong>the</strong> Aged. He is active with <strong>the</strong><br />
Israel Tennis Centers and has chaired <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn California region. As<br />
chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Eliot Society, he helps <strong>co</strong>ordinate fund-raising in Sou<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
California for Washington University. S<strong>inc</strong>e 1977, he has also been a<br />
publisher <strong>of</strong> fine art photography by artists who have exhibited at <strong>the</strong><br />
International Center <strong>of</strong> Photography and <strong>the</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Modern Art.<br />
(310) 446-7256 • herbert.reznik<strong>of</strong>f@op<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Ronald L. Gershon<br />
Senior Vice President - Investments<br />
Ron started his career in <strong>the</strong> financial services<br />
industry in 1992 as an Ac<strong>co</strong>unt Executive at<br />
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. In 1995, Ron<br />
joined UBOC Investment Services where he was<br />
a Senior Investment Specialist. He works with<br />
<strong>client</strong>s in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> financial wealth management and retirement<br />
planning and is also an Industry Arbitrator for <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Securities Dealers.<br />
Earlier in his career Ron worked in <strong>the</strong> entertainment industry with<br />
a background in music. Ron earned a B.B.A. degree in International<br />
Finance and Marketing from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Miami, Florida and<br />
attended Southwestern University School <strong>of</strong> Law. He is an<br />
ac<strong>co</strong>mplished sportsman, whose hobbies <strong>inc</strong>lude hockey, auto<br />
racing, bicycling, skiing, tennis, golf and hiking.<br />
(310) 446-7219 • ronald.gershon@op<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Jacqueline Fauteux<br />
Vice President - Investments<br />
Jacqueline Fauteux launched her career in <strong>the</strong><br />
investment industry in 1997 at Bank <strong>of</strong> America<br />
Investment Services in <strong>the</strong> Sili<strong>co</strong>n Valley. In<br />
1999, Jacqueline moved to Los Angeles to join<br />
<strong>the</strong> Wells Fargo Private Client Services <strong>group</strong>.<br />
She focused on fixed in<strong>co</strong>me and <strong>private</strong> <strong>client</strong> wealth management<br />
before leaving to join Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.<br />
Jacqueline graduated from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> California, Santa Cruz.<br />
She enjoys <strong>co</strong>oking, as well as English and Russian literature and is<br />
an ardent Angels baseball fan.<br />
(310) 446-7507 • jacqueline.fauteux@op<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Heidi Kendziera<br />
Registered Client Service Associate<br />
Heidi Kendziera began her career as a Registered<br />
Sales Assistant with Associated Investment<br />
Services in Chicago, Illinois. In 2003 she left<br />
Associated to help launch Water Street Capital<br />
Markets LLC, where she assisted with <strong>the</strong><br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir Private Client Group. In 2005, Water Street<br />
Capital Markets was acquired by First Suburban National Bank at<br />
which time Heidi joined <strong>the</strong>ir Private Banking team and also assisted<br />
with <strong>the</strong> establishment and maintenance <strong>of</strong> extensive loan portfolios.<br />
Heidi received her B.A. from Knox College and her M.F.A. from<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Illinois University. She is also an active <strong>co</strong>mpany member<br />
and resident grant writer for Chicago’s Organic Theater Company.<br />
(310) 446-7153 • heidi.kendziera@op<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Aydan Mirza<br />
Marketing Associate<br />
Aydan Mirza joined Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in<br />
January 2005 while simultaneously attending<br />
<strong>the</strong> California State University at Northridge. As<br />
a Marketing Associate with The Paradigm Private<br />
Client Group <strong>of</strong> Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Aydan<br />
provides exceptional operational and <strong>client</strong> support. Aydan<br />
volunteers as Secretary General with <strong>the</strong> Azerbaijani-American<br />
Council and speaks Russian, Turkish, Azeri and English fluently.<br />
(310) 446-7201 • aydan.mirza@op<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.<br />
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Los Angeles, CA 90024<br />
(800) 421-4314 TOLL FREE<br />
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Visit our website for current market <strong>co</strong>mments<br />
For over a century, we have been <strong>co</strong>mmitted to helping <strong>client</strong>s<br />
invest and preserve money wisely. As a leading investment bank<br />
and full-service investment firm, we are dedicated to providing<br />
independent financial advice, a full spectrum <strong>of</strong> traditional and<br />
nontraditional products and solutions and responsive <strong>client</strong><br />
service to individuals, families, <strong>co</strong>rporate executives, businesses,<br />
and institutions.
We provide investment advisory, wealth management<br />
and institutional services to a broad range <strong>of</strong><br />
individuals, families and businesses.<br />
We understand no two investors are alike. That is why our approach<br />
begins with listening to you, understanding <strong>the</strong> whole picture and<br />
<strong>the</strong>n responding in a way deemed suitable for your needs and<br />
circumstances. Sometimes that means developing a <strong>co</strong>mplete<br />
investment strategy while at o<strong>the</strong>r times it means designing a specific<br />
solution to help meet a unique need. At Oppenheimer, we appreciate<br />
and respect <strong>the</strong>se differences.<br />
Wealth Management Services<br />
• Planning Services 1<br />
• Retirement Services<br />
• Trust Services 2<br />
• Estate and Succession Strategies<br />
• Investment Consulting Services 3<br />
– Portfolio Analysis<br />
– Personal Investment Policy<br />
– Asset Allocation<br />
– Investment Manager Re<strong>co</strong>mmendations<br />
– Portfolio Monitoring<br />
– Consolidated Reporting<br />
– Due Diligence<br />
Institutional Investment Consulting Services<br />
• Portfolio Analysis<br />
• Investment Policy<br />
• Asset Allocation<br />
• Portfolio Monitoring<br />
• Consolidated Reporting<br />
• Due Diligence<br />
• Investment Manager Re<strong>co</strong>mmendations<br />
Investment Products and Services<br />
• Equity and Fixed In<strong>co</strong>me Securities<br />
• Equity Research<br />
• Exchange Traded Funds<br />
• Options<br />
• Mutual Funds<br />
• Hedge Funds 4<br />
• Portfolio Management<br />
• Separate Ac<strong>co</strong>unt Management<br />
• Sales <strong>of</strong> Restricted and Control Stock Strategies<br />
• Hedging and Monetization Strategies<br />
• Insurance and Annuities<br />
• Retirement Plan Services<br />
• Employee Stock Option Plans<br />
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans<br />
• Buybacks<br />
• Deferred Compensation Plans<br />
• Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans<br />
• Cash Management<br />
Why Work with Us<br />
Investment Experience<br />
Our Financial Advisors have experience in a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>client</strong> situations. They have <strong>the</strong> expertise and skills to<br />
understand your needs and, toge<strong>the</strong>r, with <strong>the</strong> appropriate<br />
specialists will help develop a solution designed for you.<br />
Independence<br />
Our independence provides us <strong>the</strong> freedom to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
objective advice. With access to a full range <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />
and non-traditional investment products and services,<br />
we are <strong>co</strong>mmitted to developing a solution that is in your<br />
best interest.<br />
Entrepreneurial Culture<br />
We think ahead. Flexibility, short lines <strong>of</strong> <strong>co</strong>mmunication<br />
and access to experts result in decisive action and tailored<br />
solutions that are designed to help meet your unique<br />
financial goals and objectives.<br />
Personal Relationship<br />
We sit on <strong>the</strong> same side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> table as our <strong>client</strong>s and<br />
provide advice based on a deep understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
needs. Creating long-term relationships that are built on<br />
trust is our ultimate goal.<br />
Oppenheimer<br />
– A leading investment bank<br />
– A full service investment firm<br />
With roots tracing back more than a century,<br />
Oppenheimer and its predecessor <strong>co</strong>mpanies have been<br />
pioneers in <strong>the</strong> financial services industry and are known<br />
for <strong>the</strong>ir innovative work, particularly in relation to asset<br />
management and equity research.<br />
In January 2003, Fahnestock & Co. Inc. acquired<br />
Oppenheimer & Co. and, in September <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> same year,<br />
adopted <strong>the</strong> name Oppenheimer for <strong>the</strong> <strong>co</strong>mbined<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany. Oppenheimer is a leading investment bank and<br />
full-service investment firm serving high-net-worth<br />
investors, individuals, families, businesses and institutions<br />
with a full suite <strong>of</strong> integrated asset management, capital<br />
markets and <strong>private</strong> <strong>client</strong> services.<br />
Fahnestock was founded in 1881 in New York City as a<br />
<strong>private</strong>ly owned full-services securities brokerage firm.<br />
It successfully wea<strong>the</strong>red <strong>the</strong> Great Depression and grew<br />
steadily over <strong>the</strong> years, expanding significantly in <strong>the</strong> last<br />
decade through acquisitions. Oppenheimer & Co. was<br />
founded in 1950 when a partnership was created to act as<br />
a broker-dealer and to manage related financial services. In<br />
2008, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. announced <strong>the</strong> close <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> acquisition <strong>of</strong> a major part <strong>of</strong> CIBC World Markets’<br />
U.S. capital markets businesses.<br />
Today, Oppenheimer occupies a unique position among<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpetitors, thanks to <strong>the</strong> dedication, expertise and<br />
creativity <strong>of</strong> its people. The firm has been a groundbreaker<br />
in securities research and asset management. Oppenheimer<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals have earned <strong>the</strong> Firm an excellent reputation<br />
among investors by being responsive to <strong>client</strong> needs, by<br />
operating with <strong>the</strong> highest standards <strong>of</strong> objectivity and<br />
integrity and by providing financial services that put <strong>client</strong>s’<br />
interests first.
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.<br />
Corporate Headquarters<br />
125 Broad Street<br />
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(800) 221-5588<br />
www.op<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
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4 Alternative investments such as Hedge Funds and Fund <strong>of</strong> Funds are made available only to qualified investors and involve various degrees <strong>of</strong> risk.<br />
Specific standards must be met before investing; generally; individual investors must have a net worth <strong>of</strong> $1.5 million and entities must have assets <strong>of</strong> at<br />
least $5 million to invest.<br />
The OMEGA Group is a program through Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. It <strong>of</strong>fers a unique managed money program in which experienced Financial Advisors act<br />
as portfolio managers for <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>client</strong>s.<br />
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