Maxim Group

Maxim Group LLC Expands Equity Research Department with the Appointment of a Senior Medical Device Analyst

New York, March 1, 2010

Maxim Group LLC, a leading full service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm today announced the appointment of Vivian Cervantes as a Senior Medical Device Analyst.

Ms. Cervantes’ appointment expands Maxim Group’s healthcare coverage to include: cardiovascular, orthopedic, wound management, women’s health, respiratory and ophthalmology. "Vivian is a research veteran who brings nearly 10 years of financial analysis and investment experience to Maxim Group. She will also draw on early sector expertise in the technology and telecommunications industry to round out her analysis of medical device companies", said Anthony V. Vendetti, Director of Research at Maxim Group.

Prior to joining Maxim Group, Ms. Cervantes held positions at Rodman & Renshaw, BMO Capital Markets, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. She received her MBA from Columbia Business School and obtained her CPA designation following a BS degree in Accounting from Seton Hall.