Profile
Mr. Sommer joined Pinnacle in March of 2008.
Previously he was a Portfolio Manager and Technology/Telecom analyst at Mission Global Advisors, a long/short Hedge Fund from 2005 to 2008.
Mr. Sommer developed risk systems and did fundamental research using his extensive Global contacts in Technology.
Mr. Sommer was the head of Technology and Telecom products at JP Morgan from 2002 to 2005 where he developed the “Technology Food Chain” product, a comprehensive look at the Global Technology landscape.
He also helped the firm manage risk in Technology stocks and derivatives.
Mr. Sommer developed many corporate and industry contacts while at JPM through his frequent trips to Asia and Europe as well as hosting the annual JPM Technology conference held every year in San Francisco.
He was also responsible for liaising with JP Morgan’s corporate IT department on Technology issues and strategies.
Mr. Sommer was the Global Head of Technology at UBS from 2002 to 2005 with a team of 150 analysts and specialists in the US, Asia and Europe.
He was responsible for coordinating Global Tech theme pieces and strategies.
He also worked with the firm’s trading desk to manage risk and evaluate equity and derivative positions.
Mr. Sommer started his career at Drexel Burnham in 1988 and also worked at Legg Mason.
Mr. Sommer has a Bachelor of Science from University of Florida and attended George Washington School of Business.
Former positions of Gordon M. Sommer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Pinnacle Associates Ltd.
 Pinnacle Associates Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Pinnacle Associates Ltd. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor which was founded in 1984 by Thomas Passios. Headquartered in New York City, the firm offers investment advisory services to both institutional and noninstitutional clients. | Analyst-Equity | 31/08/2009 |
JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Analyst-Equity | 31/12/2004 |
UBS Capital Americas LLC
 UBS Capital Americas LLC Investment ManagersFinance Spun out of UBS AG (NYSE: UBS) in 2000, UBS Capital Americas LLC is a private equity firm based in New York City | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2004 |
Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates II
 Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates II Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates II operates a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/01/1988 |
| LEGG MASON, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Gordon M. Sommer
| University of Florida | Undergraduate Degree |
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JPMorgan Securities LLC
JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Finance |
Pinnacle Associates Ltd.
Pinnacle Associates Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Pinnacle Associates Ltd. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor which was founded in 1984 by Thomas Passios. Headquartered in New York City, the firm offers investment advisory services to both institutional and noninstitutional clients. | Finance |
UBS Capital Americas LLC
UBS Capital Americas LLC Investment ManagersFinance Spun out of UBS AG (NYSE: UBS) in 2000, UBS Capital Americas LLC is a private equity firm based in New York City | Finance |
Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates II
Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates II Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates II operates a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). | Finance |
Legg Mason, Inc.
 Legg Mason, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Legg Mason, Inc. is a holding company. It engages in the provision of investment management and related products and services to institutional and individual clients, company-sponsored mutual funds, and other investment vehicles. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Finance |
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