Incapital Adds to Fixed Income Team with Three New Hires

Industry veterans broaden capabilities of firm’s expanding fixed income business

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Incapital LLC, a leading underwriter and distributor of fixed income securities and risk management investment solutions, today announced that it has hired three seasoned professionals as the firm continues to expand its fixed income team. Incapital’s newest team members are Managing Directors Andy Kamm and Robin Budd, and Senior Vice President Helen Shannon. They will report to Laura Elliott and George Holstead, co-heads of fixed income.

“We’re excited to welcome Andy, Robin and Helen to our team,” said Ms. Elliott. “Each brings to Incapital extensive industry experience and an impressive track record. Together, they will play significant roles in building on our momentum to grow a best-in-class, diversified fixed income business that provides innovative solutions to meet the ever-changing needs and goals of our clients.”

About the new hires:

• Andy Kamm joins Incapital as Managing Director, CMO Trading. Previously, Mr. Kamm served as a Senior Vice President at D.A. Davidson & Co. Mr. Kamm also held various positions at Cortview Capital Securities and Scott & Stringfellow (now a division of BB&T Securities). He started on December 2 and is based in Boca Raton, FL.
• Robin Budd has been appointed Managing Director, Corporates Trading. She joins from Wells Fargo, where she served as the Director of High Yield Electronic Trading and managed the Credit Trading Desk for more than 10 years. Ms. Budd started on December 16 and is based in Boca Raton, FL.
• Helen Shannon joins the firm as Senior Vice President, Institutional Sales. Formerly, she served as a Director for Robert W. Baird & Co., selling investment-grade corporate bond sales to institutional clients. Prior to joining Baird, she held similar positions at Sterne Agee and Bank of America Securities. Ms. Shannon started on December 18 and is based at Incapital’s Chicago headquarters.

“These strong additions to our team underscore our commitment to enhancing Incapital’s offerings and enable us to execute more effectively on our long-term fixed income strategy,” said Mr. Holstead. “We look forward to the contributions Andy, Robin and Helen will bring to Incapital as we expand our strong footing in the fixed income marketplace.”

About Incapital

Incapital was founded 20 years ago and today is a leading underwriter and distributor of securities to more than 500 broker-dealers, institutions, asset managers, RIAs and banks. The firm represents more than 300 issuing entities and has underwritten more than $500 billion in securities. Incapital is headquartered in Chicago, IL and has a principal office in Boca Raton, FL. Further information is available at www.incapital.com.