Farhan Sharaff
Chief Investment Officer at Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors LLC
Network origin in Farhan Sharaff first degree
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Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC
 Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC (GPIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Mark Walter in 2005 and is a direct subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Guggenheim Capital LLC. GPIM provides investment advisory and supervisory services to a variety of institutional clients through separately managed accounts (SMAs) and registered and unregistered pooled investment vehicles.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 81 |
Security Investors LLC
 Security Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Security Investors LLC (do-business-as Guggenheim Investments) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Rydex Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Security Investors provides investment advisory services to separately managed accounts (SMAs) and pooled investment vehicles that are registered as investment companies. The Funds include open-end registered funds, closed-end registered funds, and exchange-traded funds. Their SMA clients may include institutions, such as insurance companies, other financial institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, US and non-US governmental entities, colleges, hospitals, charitable organizations, endowment funds and foundations, and certain individuals and trusts.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 57 |
University of Aston
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 17 |
Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors LLC
 Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors LLC (Guggenheim Funds) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Guggenheim Funds Services LLC, ultimately owned by Guggenheim Capital LLC. Guggenheim Funds provides asset management and investment advisory services to insurance companies, corporate and public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, wealth managers, and high-net-worth investors.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 7 |
Manchester Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Farhan Sharaff via their personal network
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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
RREEF America LLC
 RREEF America LLC Investment ManagersFinance RREEF America LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a direct subsidiary of RoPro US Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK), a publicly held banking corporation organized under the laws of Germany. RREEF provides investment and advisory services to funds and institutional clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rydex ETF Trust | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Investment Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Transparent Value LLC
 Transparent Value LLC Regional BanksFinance Transparent Value LLC provides financial information services. The firm offers customized asset management solutions and Business Performance (RBP) methodology to individual investors and investment institutions worldwide. The company was founded by Armen Arus and Julian Koski in June 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GUGGENHEIM TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BOND & INVESTMENT GRADE DEBT TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| GUGGENHEIM CREDIT ALLOCATION FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Guggenheim Credit Income Fund 2016 T
 Guggenheim Credit Income Fund 2016 T Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Credit Income Fund 2016 T operates as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. It intends to meet its investment objectives by investing primarily in privately-negotiated, loans to private middle market U.S. companies. The company was founded in September 5, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Guggenheim Credit Income Fund
 Guggenheim Credit Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Credit Income Fund operates as a finance investment company. It provides shareholders with current income, capital preservation and long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on September 5, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Channel Capital Group, Inc.
 Channel Capital Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Channel Capital Group, Inc. owns and operates a web-site for providing hedge fund information and performance data. It provides hedge fund news and data for hedge fund managers and institutional investors. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Fox BSB Holdco, Inc.
 Fox BSB Holdco, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Fox BSB Holdco, Inc. operates a professional baseball franchise. The firm is a member of the National League West Division of the Major League Baseball (MLB). It also markets sports merchandise, tickets, and collectable baseball game items. The company was founded in 1957and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| Amherst College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Syracuse University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Davis | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Williams College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Guggenheim Partners LLC
 Guggenheim Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Partners LLC provides financial services. It offers investments, securities, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Guggenheim Funds Distributors LLC
 Guggenheim Funds Distributors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Funds Distributors LLC (GFD) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly known as Guggenheim Distributors LLC, the firm is a subsidiary of Guggenheim Funds Services LLC and their ultimate parent is Guggenheim Partners LLC. GFD offers strategic investment solutions for financial advisors and their clients. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Con Edison Development, Inc.
 Con Edison Development, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Con Edison Development, Inc. develops, owns, and operates renewable and energy infrastructure projects. It offers project development, engineering, construction, financing, and operations management services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Valhalla, NY. | Electric Utilities | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GUGGENHEIM ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund
 Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. It is a non-diversified, non-traded management investment company. Its objectives are to provide high income and seek capital appreciation. The company was founded on April 28, 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Market Strategist | |
Security Benefit Corp.
 Security Benefit Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Security Benefit Corp. develops customized retirement solutions for employers and individual investors. It serves to the retirement savings market. The firm products for individuals include fixed annuities, mutual fund custodial and variable annuities. It offers 401(k) and 403(b) plan solutions, plan comparison and various administrative services for the insurance and financial services industry. The company also provides business processing and broker/dealer solutions tailored to the financial services marketplace. Security Benefit was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Packaged Software | Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| France | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Miscellaneous | 11 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Health Technology | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 201 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 171 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 86 |
| Portfolio Manager-Equities | 75 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 75 |
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| Kwong Wah Er | 57 |
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| Todd Boehly | 33 |
| Brian Edward Binder | 32 |
| Henry Silverman | 28 |
| Yee Tak Leung | 20 |
| Scott Minerd | 18 |
| Emmanuel Ikazoboh | 17 |
| Alun Michael Rees | 15 |
| Jerome Abernathy | 15 |
| Michael Byrum | 12 |
| William R. Reid | 11 |
| Chuck Ray Craig | 11 |
| Jamal Pesaran | 10 |
| Ahmad Khayyat | 10 |
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