Widely recognized industry expert joins Celent's Securities & Investments Practice.

Celent announced that Jay Wolstenholme has joined its Securities and Investments Practice as a Senior Analyst.

"I'm excited to be joining the Celent team," says Wolstenholme. "I am excited about the chance to work with a team of this caliber and I look forward to working with Celent's clients as we continue to address the challenges and opportunities facing the industry."

Jay's research will center on technology strategy and innovation in investment management services, securities risk analytics, and wealth management. He has particular expertise in client experience, front, middle, and back office workflows, and applications. Jay's product knowledge and experience encompass equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives, and he has direct trading desk experience.

"We're thrilled to have Jay on board as we continue to expand the team," says David Easthope, Senior Vice President of Celent's Securities & Investments Group. "Jay's extensive background and expertise in a variety of areas, along with his ability to focus specifically on investment management topics, will be great assets for our clients."

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