
FRED GRATZ
Fred Gratz joined U.S. Energy in 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Business Development for the Atlantic Region. Fred brings with him over 13 years of financial industry experience with a background focused on alternative investments. Prior to joining U.S. Energy, Fred was the SVP of the Northwest region for VII Peaks Capital and the Northwest Regional Vice President for ICON Investments; where he built top performing territories within the independent broker-dealer channel. Prior to that, Fred worked for Goldman Sachs as a consultant for their wire-house and independent distribution channels throughout the Midwest. Fred received his Bachelor of Arts from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York and his MBA from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Fred has received his FINRA series 7 and 66 licenses.
Fred Gratz joined U.S. Energy in 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Business Development for the Atlantic Region. Fred brings with him over 13 years of financial industry experience with a background focused on alternative investments. Prior to joining U.S. Energy, Fred was the SVP of the Northwest region for VII Peaks Capital and the Northwest Regional Vice President for ICON Investments; where he built top performing territories within the independent broker-dealer channel. Prior to that, Fred worked for Goldman Sachs as a consultant for their wire-house and independent distribution channels throughout the Midwest. Fred received his Bachelor of Arts from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York and his MBA from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Fred has received his FINRA series 7 and 66 licenses.
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https://www.usedc.com/ - Phone: 17166972620
- City: Buffalo
- State: New York
- Postal Code: 14221
- Country: United States
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