Drexel Hamilton Hires Cody G. Acree as Senior Equity Research Analyst & David Williams as Equity Research Associate, Broadens TMT Coverage

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Drexel Hamilton, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Broker-Dealer, announced today the appointment of Cody Acree to Senior Equity Analyst and David N. Williams as Equity Research Associate on the firm's Semiconductor research team. In this role, Acree and will cover semiconductor and related stocks for Drexel Hamilton, supported by Williams. Both gentlemen will report to Barry Sine, managing director of equity research.

"We are investing heavily in building out our equity research solutions and Cody and David are excellent additions to that team," Sine shared. "Given their experience and expertise in the semiconductor space, we know they will deliver unique, insightful analysis to our clients."

With more than 18 years of experience as a semiconductor analyst, Acree, who holds the FINRA Series 7, 16, 24, 63, 65, 86 and 87 licenses, will provide additional depth to the number and types of mid-to-large cap technology companies Drexel Hamilton covers. He joins the firm from Ascendiant Capital, where he served as Head of Equity Markets and Director of Research. He began his career with Southwest Securities and has since covered a broad range of technology companies for firms such as Frost Securities, Legg Mason and Stifel Nicolaus.

"Drexel Hamilton is a well-respected firm known not only for its commitment to clients, but also to disabled military veterans, further separating it from typical Wall Street firms," said Acree. "I'm excited to join such a strong team and be a part of the firm's continued growth."

Acree holds dual B.B.A. degrees from Angelo State University in Finance and Economics and is a CFA charter member. Cody is a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a non-commissioned intelligence officer during Operation Desert Storm.

Williams was most recently an analyst with Ascendiant Capital Markets covering small cap technology companies. Previously, he was an analyst covering homebuilding and building products companies with Williams Financial Group. Williams holds a B.B.A. degree from Angelo State University in Management and Management Information Systems. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 licenses.

Drexel Hamilton's steadily growing research team focuses on three core industries: Technology/Media/Telecom, Aerospace Defense, and Financial Services.  For more information on the firm's industry conferences visit our Conferences page.

About Drexel Hamilton

Drexel Hamilton, LLC is a New York-based full-service institutional broker-dealer focused on capital markets, equities, corporate debt, government agencies and municipal finance.

The firm was founded in 2007 on the principle of offering meaningful employment opportunities to disabled veterans desiring a career in financial services. With more than 90 professionals, including 42 military veterans, 24 of whom are Service Disabled, Drexel Hamilton has offices in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Jacksonville, Houston, Boston, Milwaukee, Lincoln, San Francisco, and Detroit.

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