Jim joined Moors & Cabot, Inc. in January 2006 after a distinguished 35-year career as a Senior Vice President at Shearson, Dean Witter Reynolds, and Advest, Inc. He is a graduate of Boston University's School of Management and the New York Institute of Finance.

For eight years during the 1970’s, Jim was the Financial Editor of the Boston Globe radio station WHYN in Springfield, Massachusetts during morning drive time. He then served as the Financial Editor, doing Editorial commentary for 20 years, on WGGB-TV-ABC television, with the nightly anchor news team. Jim’s teaching expertise on the air and his history of working with “Mr. & Mrs. America” has brought him national attention several times within the industry. Jim has been featured twice in recent years in the monthly “On Wall Street” industry magazine. Throughout his career, Jim has been a featured speaker for local and national groups and organizations – including giving the keynote address several years ago at the industries’ Municipal Bond Associations annual conclave held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Jim is a fixed income specialist and concentrates 70% of his expertise in the corporate and tax-free municipal bond area. His motto: “There is no substitute for tax-free income.”

The following is a brief biography of Jim Vinick:

Managing Director – Investments - Moors & Cabot, Inc.

Date of Birth: November 23, 1940

Education:

Classical High School - 1958
Boston University – School of Management - 1962
National Institute of Dry Cleaning Silver Springs, MD - 1962
New York Institute of Finance - 1971-1972

Vocation:

NeWay Cleaners and Tailors, Inc., Vice President - 1963-1970
Shearson Hammill (subsequently Shearson American Express), Senior Vice President - Chairman's Council - 1971-1983
WHYN AM-FM Affiliated Broadcasting, Financial Editor - 1974-1981
Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., Senior Vice President 1983-1991
Advest, Inc., Senior Vice President - Chairman’s Council - 1991-2005
Jeffrey Entertainment, General Partner - 1986 to Present
WGGB TV 40 (ABC Affiliate) - 21 Years Financial Editor and Commentator 6:00 p.m., Anchor News Team - Permanent Daily Guest 1982-2002
Moors & Cabot, Inc. - 2006 to Present
Managing Director – Investments - March 2015

Activities:

Western Mass Jimmy Fund, Advisory Council
Jewish Community Center (Since 1954) Member
Beth El Temple, Former Brotherhood President
Jewish Geriatric Services of Western Mass, Past Member Board of Directors
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Treasurer of the Corporation
Chairman - Audit Committee, Endowment Fund, Investment Committee and Finance Committee
Boston University School of Management, Alumni Association Board of Directors - 26 Years Past Member
Jimmy Fund Celebrity Golf Tournament, Sponsor
Jeffrey Vinick Memorial (annual) (39 years)
Willie Ross School for the Deaf, Past Member, Board of Trustees
Link to Libraries Program, Principal Sponsor

Awards:

Boston University School of Management
Distinguished Alumni Award - 2000
Dana Farber Cancer Center
“Jimmy Fund” Bob Cheyne Lifetime Commitment Award
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Chairman's Cup Award - 2010
Business West
Difference Maker Award 2013

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