Fred is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lane Generational of Raymond James. Lane Generational designs and manages customized investment portfolios for the specific requirements of individuals, families, trusts, foundations and institutions. Fred has over 40 years of investment and finance experience and was formerly Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Raymond James & Associates. Previously, Mr. Lane was Chairman, CEO and Founder of Lane, Berry & Co. International until Lane Berry’s acquisition by Raymond James in May, 2009. Prior to that, Mr. Lane was a Managing Director and Principal of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ), as well as of Credit Suisse First Boston upon CSFB's acquisition of DLJ in 2000. Mr. Lane was instrumental in the growth of DLJ's investment banking business and his clients have included Staples; Advanced Micro Devices; Forest Laboratories; Blyth; Tractor Supply; Berlitz International; Rexnord; Fairchild Industries; Plantronics; Rhone Poulenc; and numerous others. Fred is also a highly experienced private equity investor, having invested in more than 80 private companies. Fred received his A.B, cum laude From Harvard College and his MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and is also a CPA.