CastleOak Securities hires four managing directors in fixed income

By Ashley Montgomery

Kansas City, Kan., March 19 - CastleOak Securities, LP has added four people to its fixed income division, the company announced in a news release.

"The addition of these experienced professionals to our outstanding team reflects our aggressive growth across key sectors of the market," said David Jones, CastleOak president and chief executive officer, in a news release. "Their extensive client relationships and industry knowledge will enhance our sales efforts and enable us to continue delivering the service our clients expect.

"In addition, the opening of our new office in Los Angeles increases our geographical footprint throughout the U.S., which strengthens the depth and breadth of our business."

The company said it hired Kevin Di Russa to be senior managing director in charge of sales and Omar Buttari, Kevin Ghomashchi and Kimberly Sullivan to be managing directors in fixed income sales and trading. Buttari and Ghomashchi will work from the Los Angeles office.

Di Russa previously worked with Wunderlich Securities as executive vice president and managing director. He also has management experience from positions with several other firms.

Buttari draws his sales and trading experience from positions with Wunderlich Securities, BTIG in Los Angeles, De La Rosa & Co. Investment Banking and Raymond James & Associates.

Ghomashci also most recently worked with Wunderlich Securities, where he gained experience in distressed and special situations opportunities as a high-yield desk analyst. He previously worked with Millennium Management, Ahab Capital Management and Amaranth Advisors.

Sullivan brings extensive experience in capital markets from her work with Coastal View Asset Advisors and Lehman Brothers.

CastleOak is an investment bank based in New York.

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