ConvergEx Group Chairman and CEO Joseph M. Velli Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award Finalist in Metro New York

NEW YORK, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvergEx Group, a leading technology company, today announced that its chairman and chief executive officer, Joseph M. Velli, has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award in Metro New York.  According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.  Mr. Velli was selected as a finalist from almost 70 nominations by a panel of independent judges.  Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Tuesday, June 15th at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square, NY.  

"Being named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of all ConvergEx employees," said Mr. Velli. "We have dedicated ourselves to building cutting-edge technology that gives our clients a significant edge in an evolving and competitive marketplace. As clients are increasing their reliance on technology for investment and execution, we remain well positioned for future growth and success."

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 24th anniversary this year.  The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.  

ConvergEx is a leading technology company providing products and services to asset managers and financial intermediaries globally.  Its products and services span the investment life cycle and center on the development, marketing and servicing of technology-based solutions that enable clients to achieve improved investment results through operational and workflow efficiencies, execution and analytical tools, and highly personalized service. The firm serves more than 6,000 institutional clients in over 100 global markets.  Formed in 2006, the firm has over 1,000 employees in 22 locations throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

BNY ConvergEx Group, LLC is comprised of the following businesses: BNY ConvergEx Execution Solutions LLC (member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC), LiquidPoint, LLC (member CBOE/SIPC); Eze Castle Transaction Services LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); Westminster Research Associates LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); G-Trade Services LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); NorthPoint Trading Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC); Eze Castle Software LLC, and ConvergEx Research Solutions LLC, of which Jaywalk and Cogent Consulting are divisions.   Additional information is available at www.convergex.com.

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited located in the U.S.

SOURCE ConvergEx Group

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