Mr. Schwartz joined Guggenheim Partners, which is a global, independent, and privately held financial services firm in June 2009. Mr. Schwartz is the former chief executive officer of The Bear Stearns Companies. During his career with Bear Stearns, he served as president, chief operating officer, and head of investment banking. He previously worked in various capacities with Wertheim & Company and R.W. Pressprich & Company. He earned a B.A. in management science from Duke. Was a member of the Duke Board of Trustees, has served as chairman of the Fuqua School of Business Board of Visitors and as a member of the Athletic Advisory Board. Mr. Schwartz is a member of the boards of the Robin Hood Foundation, Marvin and Palmer, NYU Langone Medical Center, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Madison Square Garden, and Nat’l Medal of Honor Museum.
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