James Dixon is a former resident of Mountain Brook that currently serves as a managing director for Stifel Nicolaus & Company. Currently a resident of Birmingham near Mountain Brook, James Dixon also holds a masters in business administration from Alabama University and attended the Securities Industry Institute at the Wharton School of Business.
Located in Philadelphia, the Wharton School is an institution of higher education that operates under the University of Pennsylvania. The school offers many executive education programs through its the Avery Institute of Executive Education. Each year, more than 10,000 executives improve their leadership through programs like the Securities Industry Institute.
Designed specifically for financial services industry professionals, the Securities Industry Institute is a three-year program offered by Wharton in partnership with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). The institute’s educational model utilizes a cost-effective talent development approach, which offers practical knowledge that can be immediately applied at work. Moreover, students learn from proven experts in the field who provide insights on leadership and managerial skills, as well as industry-specific knowledge. For a full listing of benefits and program highlights, visit www.executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu.
