Offices

Joel Finard is an Expert Witness in Financial Services Litigation. He has extensive knowledge of People, Processes and Technology in Financial Services. Mr. Finard has played a key role in many Complex and High Profile Investment Banking Litigations & NASD Arbitrations.

Areas of Expertise

Mr. Boris Onefater has worked in the Investment Management Industry his entire career in various roles including as a Chief Executive Officer for a $19 billion investment management firm and as a National Hedge Fund Director and Partner of a Big 4 Professional Services Firm in New York.

He specializes in providing litigation support services, due diligence in evaluation of M&A and investment transactions, business transformations, “turn around” services, operations and technology related services, controls assurance, risk management, valuations, accounting, and finance consulting to investment managers, administrators, prime brokers, investors and other stakeholders.

Mr. Onefater has specific investment product knowledge in commodities, derivatives, fixed income instruments and equity securities.

He also has substantial experience with litigation support assignments, fraud investigations and other due diligence initiatives.

Mr. Onefater also served in other various roles over his career including: Chief Executive, Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer of a $19 billion money management firm. The firm advised and sub-advised mutual funds, institutional assets, separately managed accounts and hedge funds. He also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the proprietary mutual fund family. Additionally, Mr. Onefater was a Chief Financial Officer of a hedge fund complex based in New York, and was a Vice President in charge of mutual fund accounting and administration of a large international investment-bank.

Frederic B. Jennings, Jr. is an experienced Economic Consultant with over 20 years in academic teaching and research as well as Economic Litigation.

Dr. Jennings has extensive knowledge in most areas of economic litigation, his Professional Specialties are in: Assessment of Economic Damages from Lost Profits and Income; Market / Industry Analyses; Antitrust and Labor-Related Law and Economics; Valuation of Environmental Services and Resources; Economic Cost and Value Estimation.

Areas of Economic Analysis Expertise:

• Energy & Transport systems
• Information & Communication (ICT) Networks
• International Taxation (Transfer Pricing Analysis)
• Auto: Manufacturing, Body, Glass & Collision Repair
• Securities Fraud
• Environmental Mitigation & Ecologically Sustainable Systems Development
• Consumer Motivation & Behavior
• Market Structure Design & Procedures
• Industry Practices of: Aftermarket; Wood & Forestry Product; Software; Healthcare; Property & Casualty Insurance

Financial Management Consulting Group is an affiliation of well-experienced consultants serving banking interests throughout the country. Our years of experience, as bankers, as bank consultants, and as regulators provide valuable insight into case matters.

We can assist both from the industry perspective and from the regulatory perspective, offering a comprehensive assessment and well supported opinion. We have qualified as experts in numerous State and Federal jurisdictions, and on numerous banking related matters. We are dedicated to providing clients with quality, results-oriented service.

Investment Management Expert Witness in Equities, Fixed Income and Asset Allocations

Kent Investment Consulting, LLC was organized in 2007 by Stephen K. Kent, Jr., CFA, CIC following his retirement after a career spanning almost five decades. During this period, Mr. Kent developed a well earned reputation as a clear, independent thinker who brought reason and good judgment to the analysis of the economy and the capital markets. His present consulting practice serves the varying needs of high net worth investors, financial planners, attorneys and accountants, and investment managers.

As an Equity and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager for more than 45 years, his work experience has encompassed pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley accounts, foundations, endowments and high net worth individuals. His position in the industry and reputation as a thoughtful analyst of the economy and the markets has afforded him many opportunities to speak at numerous business venues around the country.

Litigation Support Services

Kent Investment Consulting, LLC provides expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense on financial matters, investments, equities, fixed income and asset allocations.

Services

Kent Investment Consulting, LLC serves the varying needs of high net worth investors, financial planners, attorneys and accountants, and investment managers.

Market Consulting Corporation specializes in Securities Litigation and Broker / Customer Disputes. With 20 + years of experience nationwide, Market Consulting Corporation, serving both plaintiff and defense attorneys and provides consulting to such entities as the NYSE, Options Clearing Corporation, CBOT, CME, COMEX, TIAA/CREF, banks and other major clients.

The Principal at Market Consulting Corporation earned his Sc.D. from MIT and is a mediator with NASD training. Dr. Cornew has served as a member of the Compliance and Legal Division, Securities Industry Association.

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Profile: Peter J. Pfeffer is a 30 year veteran of the Securities Industry. His career progressed from stockbroker to EVP of a national securities firm. His knowledge includes all facets of sales and supervision with additional and specialized expertise in derivative instruments - options, commodities, futures and margin call policies. His expertise extends to Exchange, NASD, AAA, NFA arbitration, Federal & State jury and bench trials and Federal Reparations Proceedings.

Company Background: Walsh, Pfeffer & Co. provides litigation support (case evaluation & expert testimony) in disputes rooted in transactions of stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, commodities, futures, or other derivative instruments, and mediation services.

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Offices:

Jerry DeNigris, has over 20 years of experience in the Securities Industry. Mr. DeNigris provides Security / Trading Analysis, Suitability Reviews and Compliance Style Active Account Reviews. His primary focus is to meet with clients and discuss the services provided by Riverside Financial Group and consult with attorneys regarding their ongoing compliance and litigation support requirements.

Mr. DeNigris is dedicated to providing the highest quality, timely trading analysis, damage calculations and expert testimony to attorneys engaged in Broker/Dealer litigation.

Expert Testimony Offered in the Following Areas: