Bob began his career with one of the three largest international accounting firms in 1972. Prior to forming Spicer Jeffries LLP, he was the managing partner of the Denver office of Spicer & Oppenheim (formerly Oppenheim, Appel, Dixon & Co.), a firm based in New York and London whose national expertise was in securities and commodities. He began working with over-the-counter investment banking, market making and retail brokerage firms in 1980, several of which were self-clearing firms. He continued to work with numerous broker-dealers and as a result began assisting various funds and other investment entities in the mid-1980's. In addition, he has served as an expert witness before the SEC, FINRA (formerly the NASD) and NASDAQ on various issues.

Russ' experience in the securities industry dates back to 1982 when he joined Spicer & Oppenheim. From that point on, his industry focal point was directed towards securities and commodities. Since that time, he has acquired the specialized expertise in the securities industry, specifically broker-dealers and commodity pools and is well versed in the taxation of commodity transactions. Russ has been instrumental to broker-dealers on an ongoing consulting basis with regard to net capital issues under SEC Rule 15c3-1. In addition, he has served as an expert witness before the FINRA on regulatory issues.

Mike has been associated with Spicer Jeffries for over thirteen years. He has acquired in-depth expertise in securities taxation, organizational structure and international taxation of investment partnerships. Mike has been involved in many areas of tax research and planning, including advising broker-dealers and hedge funds, international taxation, multi-state tax planning and compliance and estate and financial planning.

Sean provides audit, tax and consulting services to all types of securities companies. During his ten years with Spicer Jeffries LLP, Sean has specialized in providing services to investment companies and partnerships, including domestic and off-shore hedge and commodity funds, mutual funds and private equity funds. In gaining an expertise in this area, Sean is well versed in the unique aspects involved in many types of trading strategies and has advised clients on proper structuring of funds and investment management companies.

Began his career with Spicer Jeffries in 2003 and concentrates in the audit and assurance area focusing on broker-dealers, commodity pools and hedge funds.  His experience with a wide array of companies and partnerships has allowed him to gain an in-depth knowledge of organizational structure, internal control and operational activities.  With experience extending to other areas of the audit department including public exchange-traded funds, David provides a well-balanced knowledge base on any engagement.

Provides audit and assurance services to hedge funds, broker-dealers, and commodity pools.  Alan joined Spicer Jeffries in 2009 and was previously with one of the largest international accounting firms where he began his career in 2004.   He has valuable experience with both private and public companies and has extensive knowledge in the financial service industry, specifically with hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate investment funds.

 

Prior to joining Spicer Jeffries LLP Roger worked for a national accounting firm and gained significant experience in the financial services as well as other industries.  Roger has worked in both industry and in public accounting with thirteen years of experience. With Spicer Jeffries LLP, he is involved in the audits of broker-dealers, hedge funds and commodity pools.

Prior to joining Spicer Jeffries LLP in 2006, was with one of the largest international accounting firms where he began his career in 2001 where he obtained valuable experience.  During his career at Spicer Jeffries, he has gained a profound level of specialization in the arena of hedge and commodity fund auditing and taxation.

Peter began his career with one the largest international accounting firms in 2003 and was formerly based in Chicago and London.  In his six years of experience, Peter has provided audit services to investment companies and partnerships, including domestic and off-shore hedge funds, broker-dealers, mutual funds, asset managers and private equity funds.