Fred Gratz joined U.S. Energy in 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Business Development for the Atlantic Region. Fred brings with him over 20 years of financial industry experience with a background focused on tax planning strategies with alternative investments. Prior to joining U.S. Energy, Fred was the SVP of the Northwest and Northeast regions for ICON Investments and prior to that, Fred was with Goldman Sachs as a consultant for their wire-house and independent distribution channels throughout the Midwest. Fred received his Bachelor of Arts from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York and his MBA from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Fred has received his FINRA series 7 and 66 licenses.