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    Brian Fitzgerald • Citizens JMP Securities, LLC

    Brian Fitzgerald is a Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at JMP Securities, a Citizens Company, specializing in coverage of technology and financial services firms including high-profile names such as Coinbase Global, Stifel Financial, Lazard, and Raymond James Financial. Recognized for a robust performance track record, Fitzgerald ranks in the top 20% of Wall Street analysts, with over 187 ratings issued, a success rate of approximately 53.7%, and an average return of 16.8% on stock recommendations. He has been with JMP Securities for several years, following earlier roles across the financial services sector that have built upon more than three decades of industry expertise. Fitzgerald holds multiple professional securities licenses and is registered with FINRA, underlining his credentials as an experienced equity analyst.

    Brian Fitzgerald's questions to Forge Global Holdings Inc (FRGE) leadership

    Brian Fitzgerald's questions to Forge Global Holdings Inc (FRGE) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Brian Fitzgerald, on for Devin Ryan, asked about the influence of the reopening U.S. IPO market on platform volumes and Forge's strategic approach to the tokenization of private company assets.

    Answer

    CEO Kelly Rodriques explained that a healthy IPO window has the strongest correlation with trading volume, and the company is cautiously optimistic. Regarding tokenization, Rodriques stated that Forge is carefully evaluating the opportunity and would likely pursue it through partnerships that respect the underlying securities and have issuer support, though it is too early to announce a specific strategy.

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