NEW YORK, NY, July 2, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Edward R. Fernand, Principal at Rhodes Associates, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of executive search and advisory.

As a principal at Rhodes Associates, Mr. Fernand specializes in executive search and advisory across Global Banking & Markets and Alternative Investments to include debt and equity capital markets, emerging markets, investment banking, strategic capital solutions and structured products. Clients range across major banks, hedge funds, private equity, broker dealers, asset managers, insurance companies and emerging securities practices. Edward is also Head of Strategic Capital Solutions, which helps provide financing for various fixed income, energy, equity, and esoteric strategies.

Mr. Fernand is a member of the Private Equity Networking Group, Hedge Fund Group, Executive Recruiters Association, Fordham Alumni Networking Group, Family Office Group and the Fordham University Honors Society. In his spare time, Edward supports the Robin Hood Foundation, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Big Brothers Society. Mr. Fernand is pursuing an MBA in Finance from Fordham University expected in 2010. Mr. Fernand is a graduate from the Fordham University College of Business Administration since 2001, and holds a Professional Certificate in Financial Risk Management from New York University since 2003.

For more information about Rhodes Associates, visit http://www.rhodesassociates.com.

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