Gardner Rich & Co
Gardner Rich & Co LLC is an FINRA-registered, private stock brokerage firm founded by Chris Gardner in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in New York City and San Francisco.[1] It is an institutional brokerage firm that specializes in the execution of derivative product transactions as well as debt and equity for public pension plans, institutions and large unions.[2]
The name "Gardner Rich" was chosen for the company by Gardner because he considers Marc Rich, the commodities trader pardoned by President Bill Clinton in 2001, "one of the most successful futures traders in the world".[3]
Gardner had originally attended an unpaid internship program at Dean Witter Reynolds in 1981 (during which time he was homeless). He won a position as a stockbroker at Dean Witter and two years later he left for Bear Stearns where he became a top earner.[4] In 1987 he founded Gardner Rich, with only $10,000 and one piece of furniture.[5] The 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, is based upon Chris Gardner's life story, struggles and successes.[6]
References
- ↑ Rodney A. Brooks (2006-05-23). "Whether in Riches or Rags, Happiness Matters". USA Today. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ↑ Christopher Gardner Net Worth, therichest.com. Retrieved 2014-11-20
- ↑ Yang, Jia Lynn (2006-09-15). "'Happiness' for sale: He's gone from homeless single dad to successful stockbroker.". CNN Money. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
- ↑ Carmine Gallo, 2007. From Homeless to Multimillionaire, businessweek.com. Retrieved 2014-11-20
- ↑ Konkol, Mark (2006-12-15). "'Jesus Loves Me. He Only Likes You'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ↑ Rebecca R. Kahlenberg (2007-02-25). "The Pursuit of a New Career Takes Persistence". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-02-09.