CPA, senior partner, 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, NASD and NASDAQ on various issues.

CPA, partner, whose 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 NASD on regulatory issues.

CPA, associate, provides audit, tax and consulting services to all types of securities companies. During his time 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.

CPA, associate, joined Spicer & Oppenheim in the mid-1980's and provides audit and consulting services to the firm's diverse financial services clientele. Her 15 years of experience includes advising financial service clients on a wide variety of accounting and operational issues. Ms. Stansfield's clients include broker-dealers, domestic and offshore hedge funds, commodity pools and investment advisors.

CPA, associate, has been associated with Spicer Jeffries for over ten 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.