John Thomas Financial
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John Thomas Financial is an independent broker-dealer located in the Financial District of New York City. In 2009, John Thomas Financial moved its offices into 14 Wall Street, where as of 2009 it occupied the entire 23rd floor.[2] The firm was founded by Thomas Belesis, its current CEO, in 2007.[3] Initially a three-person brokerage, it now includes 200 representatives and staff and provides a range of retail brokerage, investment banking and corporate advisory services.[4] It most recently added a private wealth management affiliate.[5]
| Company type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Independent Broker-dealer/Wealth Management |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Thomas Belesis, CEO and President |
| Headquarters | 14 Wall Street New York City, U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Financial Services |
Number of employees | ~200 Financial Advisers (As of January 2011)[1] |
In addition to its functions as a retail brokerage, the firm also raises convertible debt for startups and new companies. According to its website, John Thomas Financial raised over $150 million for new businesses between 2007 and 2010.[6]
Leadership
The company President and CEO is Anastasios Thomas Belesis, is a frequent contributor to financial news shows. He played a role in the movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps which was partly filmed at John Thomas Financial. Belesis has used his media exposure to support the image of Wall Street, launching rallies and a website,[7] to improve the image of stock traders.[8]
Belesis has been recognized for his leadership with several official honors, the most notable of which are the 2009 Bronx GOP[vague] Man of the Year Award,[9] presented by Rudolph Giuliani, and his appointment to the Executive Board of the World Energy Forum.[10]
References
- ^ "Thomas Belesis, CEO of John Thomas Financial, tells CNBC he's looking to hire". John Thomas Financial. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ "In the news: John Thomas Financial Announces Major Expansion Plans". John Thomas Financial. 27 July 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ "John Thomas Financial CEO Thomas Belesis Reveals His Plans for Expansion in an Exclusive Interview With CNBC". MarketWire. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "John Thomas Financial Chief Economist Says Investors Should Maintain a Bullish Posture". BusinessWire. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ "Urbealis named President of JTF Private Wealth Management". WealthAdviser. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Thomas Belesis - CEO". John Thomas Financial. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ "Restore Wall Street". Restore Wall Street. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ Kleinfeld, N. R. (27 January 2010). "New Embattled Minority: Wall Street Brokers". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ Milosheff, Peter. "Bronx GOP Man Of The Year Award". The Bronx Times. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
- ^ "Executive Board & Advisory Council". The World Energy Forum. Retrieved 4 March 2011.