The professionals at Hancock Securities possess a wide array of talents and experiences that combine for the benefit of our clients. Experienced in management of fixed-income and equity portfolios, mergers and acquisitions, capital transactions, asset securitizations, merchant banking, commercial banking, retail banking, commercial operations, accounting and taxation, our professionals are prepared to support our clients. This collaborative effort enables us to work quickly to address the challenges and opportunities facing changing client situations. Our professionals include:
Steven M. Rull
For three years prior to co-founding Manchester Partners (a predecessor firm of Hancock Securities) in 1997, Steve was the Senior Vice President of Mark Twain Capital Markets. From 1987 to 1994, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Postal Savings and United Postal Bancorp. Steve began his career with KPMG, holds a degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses from FINRA.
Steve has been involved as advisor and principal in numerous acquisitions and sales of financial institutions. He has also been responsible for operations of retail distribution, mortgage banking, investment management, secondary mortgage market activity, investor relations, asset/liability management, banking operations and financial reporting. Steve’s experience includes the management of merger activities, investment portfolios, institutional equity and debt placement, direct lending, management of troubled assets, commercial finance transactions, asset securitization and arbitrage, asset/liability management and finance activities for public companies.
Joseph D. Garea
Prior to co-founding Manchester Partners (a predecessor firm of Hancock Securities) in 1997, Joe served as President of Enterprise Capital Management, a venture capital firm, and he was Chief Financial Officer of Enterbank Holdings, the holding company for Enterprise Bank. From 1987 to 1994, Joe served as Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of United Postal Savings. Joe, who began his career with KPMG in 1977, holds a degree in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses from FINRA
Joe has been both advisor and principal in numerous acquisitions and sales of financial institutions and commercial companies. He has also been responsible for operations of various residential mortgage, commercial and consumer lending and finance companies. Joe’s experience includes equity formation and investment, management of mergers and acquisitions, investment portfoli os, sales and marketing activities, retail and commercial lending, management of troubled assets, asset recovery and finance activities for public companies.
John R. Smith
Prior to joining Hancock Investment Advisors, John served as Investment Advisor at Betzold Investment Group. From 1999 to 2002, he managed investment portfolios for financial institutions and other institutional clients while providing technical support, research and analysis to the firm’s sales force. From 1991 to 1999, John served as the Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Firstbank of Illinois. He began his career at United Illinois Bank. John received a degree in Accounting from Indiana University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses from FINRA.
John is responsible for the management of investment portfolios for financial institutions and other institutional clients.
Clinton J. Lewis | View Brochure
Prior to joining Hancock, Clint held positions with several bank-owned brokerage firms. From 1993 until 1997, he performed trading oriented duties as head equity-trader at Mark Twain Brokerage Services and had direct responsibility for growing the Infinet Discount Trading business. He continued as Co-Manager of Infinet Discount Trading from 1996 through 1999. Clint received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix. Clint holds Series 4, 7, 24, 53, 55, 63, and 65 licenses from FINRA.
Clint is responsible for managing the investment portfolios of various clients. Additionally, he serves corporate, institutional and non-profit clients by providing cash management, retirement, 401(k) and profit sharing programs. Clint also acts as the Operations Principal and Chief Compliance Officer.
Brian P. Corrigan | View Brochure
Prior to joining Hancock, Brian was an investment representative in the mutual funds department at TD Waterhouse. Although specializing in mutual fund transactions, Brian was also responsible for facilitating stock and option orders. Brian received Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas. He holds Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses from FINRA and various insurance licenses.
Brian is responsible for managing the investment portfolios of various customers. Additionally, he serves corporate, institutional and non-profit clients by providing cash management, retirement, 401(k) and profit sharing programs.
Randall T. Graham, Jr | View Brochure
Prior to joining Hancock in June 2006, Randy attended Auburn University. During his time at Auburn, Randy traveled to the Czech Republic where he studied emerging and developing markets. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Randy holds Series 7 & 66 licenses from FINRA.
At Hancock Randy manages the investment portfolios of various clients. He also writes the weekly internal investment newsletter, which highlights and analyzes current economic and financial events. Additionally, Randy focuses on servicing corporate, institutional and non-profit clients by providing cash management, retirement, 401(k), and profit sharing programs.
Brandon J. Janosky
Prior to joining Hancock Investment Advisors, Brandon worked for the Washington Group International as an engineer in their power division. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University. As a Portfolio Analyst, Brandon is responsible for portfolio and securities analytics for institutional investors as well as sales and marketing efforts. He currently holds Series 7 and 66 licenses from FINRA.
Cheryl A. Anthony
Cheryl graduated cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis in 1981 and began her financial services career as an international banking representative for Mark Twain Banks. From 1982 to 1998 she served as an investment executive and a Vice President of Mark Twain Brokerage Services. Cheryl joined AG Edwards & Sons in 1998 where she served as a Vice President of Investments until joining Hancock Securities in January 2009. She holds Series 7 and 63 from the FINRA and various insurance licenses. Cheryl is responsible for managing investment portfolios and helps coordinate investment and estate planning for individuals and their families and retirement planning for small businesses.
Anne M. Hubbard
Anne grew up in a financial services family. Keeping with tradition, she joined A.G. Edwards & Sons (now Wells Fargo Advisors) in 1985 where she served as a Vice President of Investments until joining Hancock Securities Group in September of 2009. In addition to holding Series 7 and 63 licenses, Anne is licensed in various areas of insurance. Her areas of business concentration are in the portfolio management and retirement planning areas for retail and small businesses. She completed her undergraduate and graduate business degrees at St. Louis University.
Meredith C. Jones, III | View Brochure
Meredith began his career in 1984 with a premier mutual fund company in Boston. Over the last 20 years, he has worked as an Analyst, Investment Executive and most recently as a Branch Manager at several regional and national investment firms. Meredith studied at Washington University where he earned his Masters in Business Administration and received a Bachelors Degree in History from the University of Vermont. He holds Series 7, 63, 24 and 65 licenses from the NASD.
At Hancock Meredith manages the investment portfolios of various clients and is responsible for coordinating equity research. Additionally, Meredith focuses on servicing corporate, institutional and non-profit clients by providing cash management, retirement, 401(k), and profit sharing programs.
Hancock Securities maintains relationships with the following FINRA licensed representatives:
- Debra Dennler – St. Louis, MO
- Karen Goodwine – Mt. Vernon, IL
- Brad Jesop – Fairfield, IL
- Marion McDowell – Fairfield, IL | View Brochure
- Donald Morgan – Murphysboro, IL
- Wayne Tate – Marion, IL
- Dale Timmermann – Vandalia, IL
- Thomas Van Horn – Marion, IL
- David Wood – Mt. Vernon, IL
