Kevin Fitzpatrick joins San Blas Securities as Managing Director

San Blas Securities, an Atlanta-based, full-service independent broker-dealer and investment bank, announces the appointment of Kevin Fitzpatrick as Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Trading & Sales.

Fitzpatrick’s 35 years in the financial services industry includes experience in fixed income markets as well as trading taxable and tax-exempt bonds. He began his career at Morgan Stanley first as a fixed income research analyst and later as a trader. Fitzpatrick went on to work as a bond trader and in senior management positions at Bear Stearns, Bank of America Securities, Vining Sparks, BB&T Capital Markets, FTN Financial and others.  He holds Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

“We are extremely pleased to have Kevin join San Blas Securities at this stage of our growth,” said Alex McKenzie, Executive Chairman. “His industry knowledge and background make Kevin a key addition to our management team. He has a long history of good market sense with demonstrated leadership and managing municipal bond risk. Plus, Kevin’s experience in senior management and trading will be invaluable to San Blas Securities’ pursuit to becoming a competitive fixed income firm in the Southeast.”

“I have been familiar with San Blas Securities, having known Alex and other key people on the team for several years. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s success,” Fitzpatrick commented. “I believe this is the right situation for me and the right timing.”