US: Merrill Lynch’s chief US strategist, Brian G Belski, is joining Oppenheimer as managing director and chief investment strategist. He is an expert on creating proprietary products, conducting strategic research and managing comprehensive operations. He has held senior positions at a number of Wall Street firms, including George K Baum, Dougherty & Co, RBC Dain Rauscher and William O’Neil & Co.
Oppenheimer, which offers wealth management, securities brokerage and investment banking services, is an affiliate of Oppenheimer Holdings that provides financial services and advice to high net worth investors, businesses and institutions.