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Alum’s varied career path leads to Consulting Services

Edward R. Balsmann (JD 98) has been hired as general counsel/chief compliance officer for Consulting Services Group, LLC, of Memphis.

Balsmann, who received his undergraduate degree in finance from Southwest Missouri State University, practiced law at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, prior to joining CSG.

His practice there focused on corporate and regulatory matters for investment advisers and broker-dealers, as well as the structure and formation of hedge funds and fund of funds in a variety of strategies and the ongoing regulatory matters associated with them. Balsmann also worked as deputy general counsel and compliance attorney for Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc., and as staff attorney with the Arkansas Securities Department.