Patrick J. Forbes is a graduate of Denison University, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He began his career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 1988, becoming a member in 1995. Patrick is Vice President of Raymond C. Forbes & Co., Inc., and manages the floor operations for the company. He currently holds Series 4, 7, 9, 10 and 63 licenses. Patrick resides with his wife and two children in Little Silver, New Jersey. He can be contacted at (212) 635 5139.

Raymond C. Forbes, an illustrious member of the New York Stock Exchange, began his career in the OTC Department at MLPF&B in 1946. Five years later, during the Korean War, he was drafted into the Army.

Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Army, he returned to Merrill Lynch for two years, until taking over the Preferred Stock Trading Deperatment at Shearson Hammill. He became a Partner in 1960, working on the floor of the American Stock Exchange, where he served as Governor from 1964-1966.

In 1966, he went to the New York Stock Exchange floor, where he represented Daniels & Bell, the first African-American Member Firm.

Raymond C. Forbes & Company, Inc. was established in 1971, with Raymond C. Forbes serving as President Emeritus. Currently, RCF & Co., Inc. has 25 employees.

Mr. Raymond C. Forbes can be reached at (212) 742 8130

Kevin J. Menture began his career at the NYSE in 1996 at Merrill Lynch, then moved on to become a Direct Access Sales Trader for Robbins & Henderson LLC. He joined Raymond C. Forbes & Co in November of 2006.

Kevin is a graduate of Kean University with a BS degree in Management Science (finance, 1987) and Rutgers University Graduate School of Management (MBA, Finance, 1991). His licenses include series 7, 25 and 63.

John Porcelli, Jr. began his career in 1986 on the American Stock Exchange as a floor order clerk for Cowen and Co.  John later became a specialist clerk for Crooks, Oscher and Co. on the floor of the AMEX.  In 1993, John joined James F. Kelly and Co. on the floor of the NYSE.  John's hard work and dedication played an integral role in the firm's success. In the year 2000, John joined Raymond C. Forbes & Co., Inc. as a co-manager and partner, becoming an indispensable broker critical to our success. In 2002 john Became the managing director of our affiliate HYY Forbes LLC.