The professionals at Hancock Securities possess a wide array of talents and experiences that combine for the benefit of our clients. Experienced in management of fixed-income and equity portfolios, mergers and acquisitions, capital transactions, asset securitizations, merchant banking, commercial banking, retail banking, commercial operations, accounting and taxation, our professionals are prepared to support our clients. This collaborative effort enables us to work quickly to address the challenges and opportunities facing changing client situations. Our professionals include:
John R. Smith
Prior to joining Hancock Investment Advisors, John served as Investment Advisor at Betzold Investment Group. From 1999 to 2002, he managed investment portfolios for financial institutions and other institutional clients while providing technical support, research and analysis to the firm’s sales force. From 1991 to 1999, John served as the Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Firstbank of Illinois. He began his career at United Illinois Bank. John received a degree in Accounting from Indiana University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses from FINRA.
John is responsible for the management of investment portfolios for financial institutions and other institutional clients.
Steven M. Rull
For three years prior to co-founding Manchester Partners (a predecessor firm of Hancock Securities) in 1997, Steve was the Senior Vice President of Mark Twain Capital Markets. From 1987 to 1994, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Postal Savings and United Postal Bancorp. Steve began his career with KPMG, holds a degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses from FINRA.
Steve has been involved as advisor and principal in numerous acquisitions and sales of financial institutions. He has also been responsible for operations of retail distribution, mortgage banking, investment management, secondary mortgage market activity, investor relations, asset/liability management, banking operations and financial reporting. Steve’s experience includes the management of merger activities, investment portfolios, institutional equity and debt placement, direct lending, management of troubled assets, commercial finance transactions, asset securitization and arbitrage, asset/liability management and finance activities for public companies.
Joseph D. Garea
Prior to co-founding Manchester Partners (a predecessor firm of Hancock Securities) in 1997, Joe served as President of Enterprise Capital Management, a venture capital firm, and he was Chief Financial Officer of Enterbank Holdings, the holding company for Enterprise Bank. From 1987 to 1994, Joe served as Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of United Postal Savings. Joe, who began his career with KPMG in 1977, holds a degree in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses from FINRA
Joe has been both advisor and principal in numerous acquisitions and sales of financial institutions and commercial companies. He has also been responsible for operations of various residential mortgage, commercial and consumer lending and finance companies. Joe’s experience includes equity formation and investment, management of mergers and acquisitions, investment portfolios, sales and marketing activities, retail and commercial lending, management of troubled assets, asset recovery and finance activities for public companies.
Brandon J. Janosky
Prior to joining Hancock Investment Advisors, Brandon worked for the Washington Group International as an engineer in their power division. He earned a Bachelor€™s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University. As a Portfolio Manager, Brandon is responsible for portfolio and securities analytics for institutional investors as well as sales and marketing efforts. He currently holds Series 7 and 66 licenses from the NASD.
Nick J. Trentmann
Prior to joining Hancock Investment Advisors, Nick was a financial advisor with Renaissance Financial. He brings four years experience in the financial services industry. Nick earned his bachelors degree from the University of Missouri. He holds Series 7 & 66 licenses from the NASD.
At Hancock Investment Advisors, Nick is responsible for portfolio and securities analytics for institutional investors as well as assisting in sales and marketing efforts.
Hancock Securities maintains relationships with the following FINRA licensed representatives:
- Steve Chase - St. Louis, MO
- Debra Dennler - St. Louis, MO
- Brad Jesop - Fairfield, IL
- Duke Matlock - Pacific, MO
- Marion McDowell - Fairfield, IL | View Brochure
- Donald Morgan - Murphysboro, IL
- Wayne Tate - Marion, IL
- Dale Timmermann - Vandalia, IL
- Thomas Van Horn - Marion, IL
- David Wood - Mt. Vernon, IL
