Steve Ruggiero

Steven Ruggiero, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in distressed and bankruptcy research, particularly in the retail, media, and consumer sectors. Ruggiero served as the Head of Research at R.W. Pressprich & Co. from August 2013 to July 2022 and held senior positions at CRT Capital Group, including Managing Director and Partner, where responsibilities encompassed equity, corporate reorganization, and fixed income research. Previous roles include Partner at Cyrus Capital Partners, Managing Director at UBS Securities, and Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase, showcasing a strong background in high-yield research and analysis across various industries. Ruggiero began career as a Senior Analyst at Fidelity Management & Research and earned an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA in Economics from Middlebury College.