FCM, a significant investment banking and equity division of Prime Executions, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Maguire as Director of Research. This strategic appointment is aimed at supporting the company’s global strategy and strengthening its position in the US equity market.
Robert Watchak, President and CEO of Freedom Holding, expressed confidence that the addition of Ed Maguire will significantly strengthen the US equity research team: “Ed has extensive experience and deep knowledge of equity research, which will be key to achieving our strategic goals for expanding and deepening our customer offering.”
Edward Maguire brings to Freedom Finance more than two decades of experience in the financial sector, including senior positions in equity research. His appointment underscores the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its market leadership and expanding its customer base in the United States.
FCM continues to invest in the development and modernization of its research and trading platforms in an effort to enhance the customer experience and remain at the forefront of the financial market. Its division plays a key role in providing investment banking and related equity capital markets services to corporate and institutional clients.
Edward Maguire brings to the organization nearly three decades of experience in equity research, banking and finance. Prior to joining the company, he held senior management positions at SMBC Nikko Securities America, where he led a team of equity research analysts. He also founded Bluemont Partners Advisory and served as an analytics partner at Momenta Partners, a venture capital and advisory services firm.
Throughout his career, Maguire has held senior management positions as an investment banker and enterprise software analyst. His research and analysis on software and innovation has been published in leading business publications. Maguire holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Columbia University and an MBA from Rutgers Business School.