J. Richard Fredericks, the well-regarded Montgomery Securities bank
In his new capacity, he will reportedly help advise large, regional
After 20 years covering the banking industry, Mr. Fredericks, 49, is
He is known for his detailed research and the respect he commands among
Recently he has pushed the idea that technology will help large banks
"Size now has real importance," he said recently. "Pure size by itself
This fits into his Darwinian view of banks, which holds that larger,
Mr. Fredericks, was named the top analyst in the West Coast and regional
"There are only a few people who could fill his shoes," said Campbell
Whoever replaces Mr. Fredericks will likely command a $1 million annual
Investors also complimented Mr. Fredericks.
"He was a wonderful analyst, one of the best on the sell side," said Ray
Mr. Fredericks, who is a senior managing director, joined Montgomery in