SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Expands Equity Research in Healthcare and Energy

ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (STRH) today announced the addition of three industry veterans to its equity research team in biotechnology and oilfield services. 

"Our ongoing expansion in equity research demonstrates our commitment to providing our valued institutional clients with unique insights to enhance their investment decision making," said Biff Woodruff, Head of Equities at STRH.  "We continue to make significant investments in differentiated content at a time when many of our competitors are reducing their investments in equity research."

Salveen Richter, a veteran analyst joins STRH as a managing director, and will provide equity research coverage for the biotechnology and life sciences sector. She was previously with Canaccord Genuity as managing director covering biotechnology. Richter has a well-earned reputation as a biotech expert who has strong relationships with industry thought leaders. She has historically focused on a therapeutically-diverse, innovative group of small to large-cap companies. Richter received a bachelor's in biomedical and electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. 

Edward Nash also joins STRH as a managing director covering the biotechnology and life sciences sector. He brings 17 years of experience on both the buy-side and sell-side, joining STRH from Cowen and Company. Nash's insightful research is predicated on proprietary surveys of industry experts; a deep understanding of the innovation in pipeline; and proactively assessing what is next to transpire. Nash earned his MBA in finance and MS in international business from the University of Miami, as well as a master's of public health in epidemiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  He completed his bachelor's degree in biology at Spring Hill College. 

Chase Mulvehill joins STRH as a director on the energy team covering the oilfield service industry. He previously served as a buy-side analyst at Carlson Capital and Millennium.  Previously, Mulvehill gained significant experience on the sell-side as part of Jefferies' energy team.  Before making the transition to the sell-side, he was an aeronautical engineer at Lockheed Martin. Mulvehill earned a bachelor's in aeronautical engineering from Auburn University and a master's of business administration from Southern Methodist University.

About SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey provides comprehensive capital raising, strategic advisory, risk management and investment solutions to serve the needs of corporate clients across the nation. Debt & equity underwriting, research, loan syndications, municipal securities, sales & trading and merger & acquisition advisory services are offered by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Cash management, loans and loan related products, foreign exchange and risk management products and services are offered by SunTrust Bank, member FDIC.  SunTrust Robinson Humphrey has extensive experience working with public and private companies of all sizes – from emerging growth to the Fortune 500. While it offers a complete array of solutions and advice for companies across all industries, it provides in-depth industry expertise and dedicated corporate and investment banking practices for certain core sectors, including business services, financial sponsors, building products, healthcare, consumer and retail, media and communications, energy, transportation,  financial services and technology and real estate.

About SunTrust Banks, Inc.
SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients.  As of June 30, 2014, SunTrust had total assets of $182.6 billion and total deposits of $133.3 billion.  Through its flagship subsidiary, SunTrust Bank, the company operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a full array of technology-based, 24-hour delivery channels.  The company also serves clients in selected markets nationally. Its primary businesses include deposit, credit, trust and investment services.  Through various subsidiaries the company provides mortgage banking, insurance, brokerage, investment management, equipment leasing and investment banking services. SunTrust's Internet address is suntrust.com.

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