Beacon Lights Research & Advisory, LLC is a public sector finance consulting practice providing municipal advisory services to state & local governments, municipal bond investment managers, and public policy researchers. Stewart Simon, founder and Principal of the firm, has over 30 years experience in the field. He has served in a variety of senior-level capacities as a rating agency credit analyst, municipal bond insurance underwriter, municipal investment credit officer, and state and local government finance and program manager. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration with a concentration in Finance and Public Policy Analysis and is a qualified Series 50 'Municipal Advisor' - registered with MSRB and SEC.

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