Kristen Brownell
About Kristen Brownell
Kristen Brownell is a Fixed Income Sales professional with extensive experience in market analysis and consultative selling, currently working at Piper Sandler since 2015. She previously served as Vice President at Wells Fargo Securities for 23 years and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Simpson College.
Work at Piper Sandler
Kristen Brownell has been employed at Piper Sandler since 2015, serving in the role of Fixed Income Sales. In this position, she focuses on providing market analysis and consultative selling to institutional clients, including corporations, municipalities, money managers, and banks. Her experience in the fixed income sector allows her to effectively manage client relationships and deliver tailored financial solutions.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo Securities
Prior to her role at Piper Sandler, Kristen Brownell worked at Wells Fargo Securities for 23 years, from 1992 to 2015, in the Des Moines, Iowa area. She held the position of Vice President, where she specialized in fixed income sales and market analysis. Her long tenure at Wells Fargo provided her with extensive experience in managing client relationships and understanding the needs of institutional clients.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Brownell earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Simpson College. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in financial markets and fixed income trading. She holds several FINRA licenses, including 7, 11, and 63, which demonstrate her proficiency in securities trading and investment.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout her career, Kristen Brownell has received recognition for her outstanding performance, including the Service Excellence award. This award highlights her commitment to providing high-quality service and maintaining strong client relationships in the financial sector.
Skills and Proficiencies
Kristen Brownell possesses a strong proficiency in Bloomberg, a key tool for financial market analysis and trading. She has extensive product knowledge in Fixed Income Trading, covering a range of instruments such as Treasuries, Agencies, Corporate Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Mortgage Backed Securities, Commercial Paper, Brokered CDs, and Repos. Her ability to manage over 100 client relationships underscores her expertise in the field.