Lawrence Friedman, Cpa, MBA
About Lawrence Friedman, Cpa, MBA
Lawrence Friedman is the Tax Director at SEI, specializing in the taxation of hedge funds and mutual funds, with over a decade of experience in financial services taxation.
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Lawrence Friedman serves as the Tax Director at SEI. He has been with SEI since April 2015, leading the taxation strategy initiatives for the company. In this role, he focuses on the taxation of hedge funds and mutual funds, leveraging his extensive background in financial services taxation.
Previous Employment
Before joining SEI, Lawrence Friedman worked as a Senior Associate at BBD, LLP in the Greater Philadelphia Area from 2012 to 2015. He also served as a Senior Associate at KPMG US for nearly a year from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he worked in Financial Services Taxation at Ernst & Young from 2009 to 2011. These roles provided him with a robust foundation in various aspects of financial services taxation.
Education and Expertise
Lawrence Friedman earned his MBA in Accounting & Finance from Philadelphia University in one year, from 2008 to 2009. His academic background from Philadelphia University and his earlier education at Francis Lewis High School have equipped him with the analytical skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in finance and taxation. He specializes in the taxation of hedge funds and mutual funds, bringing over a decade of expertise to his current role.
Experience in Financial Services Taxation
Lawrence Friedman has over a decade of experience in financial services taxation. His specialization includes the taxation of hedge funds and mutual funds. Throughout his career, he has worked with prestigious firms such as Ernst & Young, KPMG US, and BBD, LLP. This extensive experience in major financial firms has contributed significantly to his proficiency in managing complex tax issues within the financial services sector.