Leighton Thomas Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Primary Insight, LLC, is a leading global primary research provider of access to a diverse network of experts across all sectors and industries. Primary Insight was founded in 2005 inside Bear Stearns and spun outside JPMorgan in a Management Buyout in April, 2009. We are actively engaged in matching premium industry contacts with top tier buy-side clients across North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa. In addition, we recognize the need to maintain strict compliance standards, and have implemented the necessary practices in order to ensure a smooth research process.

New York, Ny, Us

As Executive Director at JPMorgan, was named Co-CEO of Primary Insight, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of JPMorgan. Responsible for leading the research and sales efforts internationally, specifically the U.K. and Continental Europe. Maintained coverage of institutional clients ranging from private equity firms, hedge funds, investment managers and professional services firms globally.

New York City, Us

Recruited by Bear Stearns to help build the first expert network service, Primary Insight, Inc. inside a bulge bracket firm. Leveraged an existing book of business in the U.S., as well as established a solid revenue base from scratch with leading global investors in the U.K. In addition, created much of the team’s documentation around process and work flow based on intimate knowledge of the industry.

New York, Ny, Us

Vista Research operated as a subscription-based, primary research service that supported institutional money managers, corporations, and legal and consulting firms. As one of the primary hires, instrumental in growing every aspect of the firm, culminating in acquisition by Standard & Poor’s in 2005. Vista Research became part of the S&P Equity Research Services group.

Westlake, Texas, Us

Schwab Capital Markets retained the Electronic Program Trading desk from Epoch Partners following the sale to Goldman Sachs. Provided execution services for baskets of stocks primarily to large institutional clients, managing index funds, who adhere to specific benchmarks. Executed VWAP program trades by using a quantitative model that uses historical data to replicate the daily trading and volume patterns of equities.

Epoch Partners, acquired by Goldman Sachs in July 2001, is a technology-focused investment bank founded by Charles Schwab, TD Waterhouse, Ameritrade, Kleiner Perkins, and Benchmark Capital. As Research Sales covering Technology, Media and Telecom, prospected and serviced institutional accounts with assets ranging from 200 million to 5 billion. Conducted the morning call with 45 companies under coverage and developed daily research sales ideas for distribution to institutional clients.

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