Southridge Independent Research Group Expands as Marc Riddick, CFA, Founder of Riddick Consumer Strategies, Joins Southridge Research Team

RIDGEFIELD Conn. and NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Southridge Research Group is pleased to welcome Marc Riddick, CFA, the founder and senior analyst of Riddick Consumer Strategies, to its recently established full service, independent, institutional research platform.

Prior to joining Southridge Research Group, Mr. Riddick held the position of Managing Director covering the Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples sectors at CJI Capital Markets. Marc Riddick has 20 years of financial experience, and has spent more than a decade as a buy-side research analyst. He has worked with leading firms such as Scudder, Stevens and Clark, PaineWebber, Advent Capital Management, Mutual of America Capital Management and Value Line. Marc earned a BS degree in Business Management from the Pennsylvania State University. Marc is a member of the CFA Institute and the New York Society of Security Analysts.

Jack Murphy, Director of Research has stated, "Marc has extensive experience in his space and is a great addition to our growing consumer franchise. His buy-side experience will prove invaluable."

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