Kimberly C. Friedricks Managing Director, Fixed Income

Fun Fact

I enjoy using my creative side: Building giant Lego ships, carving intricate pumpkins, making big cakes…I even built a wall in my backyard.

Highlights

START DATE

Industry: 1987
KAR: 1998

EDUCATION

University of Southern California

CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Member of the California Society of Municipal Analysts

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Kim was responsible for management of fixed-income trading, fundamental research and portfolio management, specializing in municipal-credit analysis for a specialty-management firm in Beverly Hills.

Q:	What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Job?
A:	I love the multiple aspects of my job—analyzing taxable and municipal credits, trading in a negotiated market and helping clients understand the bond market and using it to meet their financial goals.
Q:	What Do You Enjoy Most About Working at KAR?
A:	What I enjoy most about working at KAR is the varied perspectives everyone brings to the table when looking at the capital markets. I also enjoy the friendly manner in which we all share those opinions.
Q:	What Are You Involved in Outside of Work?
A:	I am currently transitioning from an involved parent to an empty nester. This means I am currently looking for the next charitable organization that could use my help.