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Presidents Message
The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada is pleased to present our 20092010 Preferred Vendor Guide. The Associations goal is to strengthen the partnering relationship between our members and our business supporters. This guide has been prepared to acquaint you with business vendors who support education of public entities. This Preferred Vendor Guide is a listing of recommended vendors that support APTs mission of assisting public treasury and finance officials in the performance of their job duties. We encourage you to utilize this resource guide when looking for products and services for your entity. Please consider contacting these vendors for any Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Quotations (RFQs). Members are encouraged to report good, and poor, service from these vendors. If you have a vendor that provides you excellent service and they are not listed in this guide, please contact our Executive Director, Lindsay Dively, at ldively@aptusc.org so that we may contact them about becoming a member.
James A. Bell, CPFA, CPFIM President, APT US&C Director of Finance, Vandalia, Ohio
Investment Management
Firth Third Securities Inc.
Fifth Third Securities Inc. provides municipal securities brokerage, underwriting, and dealing services and operates as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. is one of the top underwriters and financial advisors to issuers of public debt in Ohio. Fifth Third Securities is a registered broker-dealer and registered investment advisor. Contact: Andrew Brossart, Vice President, Public Finance Telephone Number: (513) 534-6366 E-mail: Andrew.Brossart@53.com
Investment Management
The Carillon Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Managing public funds today is a daunting challenge. Revenue is tight. Budgets have been slashed. Interest rates are unpredictable. Pressure is high. Mistakes are not tolerated. And, you have to do more with less fewer resources, fewer people, yet greater oversight than ever before. At the Carillon Group, we are here to help. We specialize in serving the specific asset management needs of municipalities and local governments. Our goal is to help you maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your cash resources. Contact: Michael B. Fink, Senior Vice President Telephone Number: (800) 966-8077 E-mail: michael.b.fink@mssb.com
Union Bank
Among the nations foremost financial services providers, Union Bank, N.A. offers a distinctive blend of products and services. It is this particular combination that has positioned the bank as an ideal choice for both individual customers and corporate entities. In addition to banking essentials, Union Bank offers real estate financing, investment and financial management, correspondent banking services, cash management solutions, and personal and business trust services. Contact: Jonathan Carlysle, Vice President Telephone #: (415) 273-2585 Email: jonathan.carlysle@unionbank.com
Investment Management
Jefferies & Company, Inc.
Jefferies, a global securities and investment banking firm, has served companies and their investors for nearly 50 years. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in more than 30 cities around the world. Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage, securities research and asset management. The firm provides investors with fundamental research and trade execution in equity, equity-linked, and fixed income securities, including corporate bonds, high yield bonds, US government and agency securities, repo finance, mortgage and asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, whole loans and emerging markets debt, as well as commodities and derivatives. Jefferies offers companies capital markets, merger and acquisition, restructuring and other financial advisory services. Jefferies & Company, Inc. is the principal operating subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF: www.jefferies.com). Jefferies International Limited, a UK-incorporated, wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc., is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority. Contact: Andrew Davidoff, Senior Vice President Telephone Number: (310) 575-5162 Email: adavidoff@jefferies.com
Investment Management
The PFM Group
PFM Group, LLC is the leading municipal financial and investment advisory firm in the United States. PFM Group, LLC engages in five primary business activities: (i) financial advisory services, (ii) investment management, (iii) investment consulting, (iv) strategic consulting, and (v) structured products. Contact: Lauren Brant, Managing Director Telephone Number: (415) 982-5544 Email: brantl@pfm.com
Securities Broker/Dealers
Morgan Keegan & Co.
Our Fixed Income Capital Markets division is one of the largest off Wall Streetranking among the nations top underwriters of new issue agencies and municipal securities. Made up of more than 150 sales representatives, 40 research analysts and 70 traders, we offer a variety of valuable services like extensive research offerings, eFolio and asset/liability services. Contact: Kathryn Perry, First Vice President Telephone Number: (901) 531-3347 Email: kathryn.perry@morgankeegan.com
Securities Broker/Dealers
Multi-Bank Securities, Inc.
Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. (MBS) is an institutional fixed-income securities broker-dealer committed to earning and preserving the respect of our municipal customers by addressing their investment goals with personal service, investment expertise, and progressive technologies. Since 1988, our firm continues fulfilling that commitment by building a sound performance record in customer satisfaction with our municipal clients in all 50 states. Contact: David Maccagnone, Chief Executive Officer Telephone Number: (800) 967-9045 E-mail: davemac@mbssecurities.com
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo has been helping municipalities, schools, hospitals, institutions of higher education and other public entities and nonprofit organizations manage their finances for more than 150 years. Wells Fargo Institutional Brokerage & Sales builds on that tradition by offering investment products, services and expertise to finance directors and business administrators for public institutions across America. At Institutional Brokerage & Sales, we have a local, customer-focused approach to business. Therefore, our customers benefit from our in-depth knowledge of their region, industry and unique investment needs. Contact: Lynn Love, Vice President Relationship Mgr. Telephone Number: (213) 614-2235 E-mail: lovely@wellsfargo.com
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Banks
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
With over a century of public sector commitment, Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a trusted banking leader to government entities nationwide. Our dedicated Government Banking group delivers a complete array of capital raising, treasury management services, liquidity and investment solutions for our county, city, municipal and state government clients. Bank of America is one of the worlds largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 58 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 5,800 retail banking offices and approximately 18,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with 30 million active users. Bank of America is among the worlds leading wealth management companies, and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. Contact: Bobby Chestnut, Market Executive Telephone Number: (214) 209-0353
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Banks
BOKF, N.A.
Bank of Oklahoma is a division of BOK Financial, a $24 billion regional financial services company with more than 4,500 employees around the country, based in Tulsa, Okla. Founded in 1908, Bank of Oklahoma has a long history of meeting the financial and philanthropic needs in its communities. The companys services and products include commercial and consumer banking, investment and trust services, mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic transfer network. Committed to community support throughout the state, Bank of Oklahoma and its parent company gave more than $1.8 million to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations in 2010. Contact: Katie Price, Vice President Telephone Number: (405) 272-2386 E-mail: kprice@bokf.com
Chase Bank
Chase Bank offers comprehensive financial services to states, municipalities, counties, and all public entities. We deliver extensive industry knowledge and local expertise. We can meet all your banking and financial needs. Contact: Marcia Matthews, Senior Vice President Telephone Number: (405) 231-6718 E-mail: marcia.d.matthews@chase.com
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Debt Management
Municipal Finance Services, Inc.
Established in 1990, Municipal Finance Services, Inc. (MFS) is Oklahomas leading independent financial advisor to Oklahoma cities and towns and other governmental entities. The firm represents over 125 governmental financing authorities and offers a wide range of consulting services designed to enable its clients to access the capital markets in a cost effective manner. Contact: Rick A. Smith, President Telephone Number: (405) 340-1727 E-mail: rickasmith@mfsok.net
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Underwriters
FTN Financial
For nearly a century, FTN Financial Group has been a provider of financial products for the investment and banking community. Our extensive reacha broad network of more than 700 employees, thousands of clients, and offices nationwide and overseasenables us to build an arsenal of resources and to distribute critical information thats vital to our customers financial outlooks. Combining our experience in the public funds sector with our breadth of investment services, we structure transactions that fulfill our clients expectations and grow with their needs into the future. Our relationships are based on the premise that as your revenue cycles change, so does your need for forward financial planning. Contact: Sally Pace, Senior Vice President Telephone Number: (901) 435-7956 E-mail: Sally.Pace@ftnfinancial.com
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Index
Payment Processing Services
System Innovators WAUSAU Financial Systems IPS Group Official Payments 3 3 4 4
Investment Management
Fifth Third Securities Wright Investors Service Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Union Bank Jefferies & Company, Inc. The PFM Group Morgan Keegan 5 5 6 6 7 8 8
Securities Broker/Dealers
Morgan Keegan Coastal Securities, Inc. Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Wells Fargo Banks Bank of America Merrill Lynch BOKF, N.A. Chase Bank Debt Management Municipal Finance Services, Inc. Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP 11 12 12 13 13 9 9 10 10
Underwriters
FTN Financial Morgan Keegan & Company 14 14