Uncategorized Los Angeles Security Traders Association – Slideshow By Editorial Staff - April 28, 2014 ShareTweetShare 1 of 11 It was the 79th annual STALA conference at the La Quinta Resort and Club in beautiful La Quinta, CA. Michael Ortiz of Jones Trading; Richard McKay and Thomas Grafos both Rubicon Capital Group; William Hancock of Jones Trading. Knut Grevle of B.Riley and Co. and also STALA President addresses the attendees. Dusti Smith of State Street, Julie Black, guest. Audience participation during the Industry Insights session by Troy A. Paredes, former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Keynote Speaker Steve Russell, retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer who led the hunt and capture of Saddam Hussein. Details of his speech included techniques which can be applied to every leadership situation. Mercedes Jenks (guest), Marco Pardo (guest), Barbara Aquino of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, and Dan Jenks of Newport Coast ShareTweetShare