About The Founders

Both founding partners, Myriam Stephens and Linda Munn have a broad base of knowledge and a well-established, comprehensive network of contacts in the financial services industry and especially in the hedge fund arena. What makes Hedgepros different are the collective experiences of its founders, which span over four decades, and how they apply their knowledge and skills to the needs of the hedge fund industry. Hedgepros' competitive edge is in their founders' expertise and proven ability to increase a hedge fund's bottom line. For example, generating significant savings for clients by implementing effective techniques for streamlining operations, reducing overhead by outsourcing services, and growing assets through effective marketing activities.

Ms. Stephens PhotoMs. Myriam Stephens is a founding principal of Hedgepros. Prior to starting Hedgepros Myriam was a principal at Bank of America/Prime Brokerage Division for 5 years where she was responsible for generating new business as well as managing existing relationships. Before joining Banc of America, Myriam was the CFO/COO for a pioneer hedge fund, Mandrakos Capital Management managing assets in excess of $150 million from its inception in 1980 to its closing in 1997. Myriam was responsible for managing the business side of the fund: sourcing and coordinating all vendors and negotiating every contract, servicing clients and raising capital. She continually found ways to cut costs and run a more efficient operation. The fund returned an annualized rate of 20% for 17 years until it's manager, Leo Mandrakos retired in 1997 and returned the assets to his investors. She is a graduate of Temple University. NASD licenses include series 7 and 63.

Ms. Munn PhotoMs. Linda Munn is a founding principal of Hedgepros. Prior to starting the firm she was a Managing Director-Principal of Bear Stearns/ Corporate Marketing Department. She was responsible for the development and introduction of the corporate identity system and many firm-wide marketing, advertising and business building efforts. She was able to coordinate internal and external talent and expertise to accomplish many of the firm's strategic marketing initiatives. Before joining Bear Stearns, Linda worked at Kidder Peabody and EF Hutton and has worked for two advertising agencies, Doyle Dane Bernbach and McCann Erickson and has account management, media buying and planning experience. She is a graduate of Brown University, Pine Manor Junior College and Choate Rosemary Hall. NASD licenses include series 7 and 63.