Ralph DeFeo, CFA, CPA, Managing Director, joined the firm in 2007. Ralph is a Senior Research Analyst for the Kantor Group. Prior to joining the Kantor Group, he was a Research Analyst on an equity portfolio management team within the firm. Previously, he was a senior associate focusing on complex valuations at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Ralph began his career as a CPA for Ernst & Young, LLP. He earned a BBA (with honors) from Hofstra University and an MBA (with honors) from Fordham University. In addition, he is a Certified Public Accountant and has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.