PondelWilkinson Expands East Coast Presence with Key Hires from Anreder & Company

PondelWilkinson, an investor relations and strategic public relations consultancy, has expanded its national presence by adding senior executives in New York and Connecticut from Anreder & Company following the retirement of principal Steven S. Anreder. The firm announced the addition of Gary Fishman as a partner and Michael Wichman as a director, both long-time colleagues from Anreder & Company.

CEO Roger Pondel stated that this expansion strengthens the firm’s ability to represent publicly traded, pre-public and private companies in multiple sectors, providing a wide range of IR and corporate PR services. The move follows PondelWilkinson’s strategic partnership with Todd Kehrli and MKR Investor Relations in early 2025, which broadened the firm’s service offerings in the technology sector, including artificial intelligence.

Pondel emphasized that the firm continues to seek thoughtful combinations with smaller firms that see value in aligning with an established national mid-sized firm that delivers depth, flexibility and personalized service, rather than a large, multi-layered organization or holding company. This approach allows the firm to maintain its personalized service model while expanding its geographic reach and service capabilities.

Gary Fishman brings significant experience to PondelWilkinson, having been a founder and principal in the Hudson Stone IR-PR firm before its merger into Publicis Group, where he became head of its U.S. corporate and investor relations practice. Fishman is particularly known for helping to create Marvel’s comic book annual and quarterly reports, considered one of the most successful investor marketing campaigns on Wall Street. More information about PondelWilkinson’s services can be found at https://www.pondel.com/.

Michael Wichman, an Anreder & Company executive for more than a decade, previously was a principal of the DooleyWichman financial public relations firm, where he developed and implemented communications programs for asset managers, high net worth investment advisors and start-ups. While at DooleyWichman, he represented victims of Bernie Madoff’s $64 billion securities fraud in a successful effort lobbying Congress to increase investor protection.

The expansion represents a strategic consolidation in the investor relations and public relations consulting industry, with established firms like PondelWilkinson absorbing talent and expertise from smaller specialized firms. This trend reflects the growing demand for comprehensive IR and PR services that can navigate both Wall Street and Main Street communications challenges for companies across various sectors and stages of development.

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