Richard Anderson

ANALYST BIOGRAPHY

Richard Anderson is a distinguished equity research analyst who has been making a name for himself on Wall Street for nearly 30 years. Beginning as a project engineer in the US defense industry, he transitioned to the equities business in 1996 and paved the way for a successful career covering Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) at firms like PaineWebber and Citigroup. In 2003, he joined Maxcor Financial, contributing to the development of a robust institutional REIT research platform, eventually leading to its acquisition by Cantor Fitzgerald. Following a successful nine-year tenure at BMO, Richard made the move to Mizuho between 2014 and 2018. Subsequently, he joined SMBC from 2019 to 2023, before ultimately finding his place at Wedbush Securities.
Richard is best known for exploring unconventional viewpoints, value-add perspectives, and recognizing that most industry classes can draw a dotted line back to commercial real estate.
Originally from Piscataway, NJ and now residing in Fair Haven, NJ, Richard holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland and an MBA in Finance from Monmouth University. He is an active dad, a lifelong drummer, and a committed philanthropist supporting charities like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, DKMS, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

ANALYST EDGE

Richard's edge lies in his fearless approach to equity research. He is known for asking the tough, unconventional questions, emphasizing opinions over repetition and believing in the value of unique insights. His focus on being different in an often robotic industry sets him apart, attracting clients who value his thought-provoking perspective.

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