Name: Edward Riekstins Title: President Company: Q10 | New England Realty Resources Location: Ten Winthrop Sq., Suite 100, Boston Place of Birth and Year: Rochester, N.Y., 1963 Family: Wife Deby, Children, Adam (11), Troy (9), and Katrina (5) College: Boston University - Business Management; Bentley College - MBA First job outside of finance: Bartender at Bay Tower Room First job in finance or allied field: Financial Analyst at Coldwell Banker What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial loan origination (there are signs of life out there), debt markets are coming back; property management for life insurance companies, consulting. Hobbies: Time with family, soccer, skiing, workout Favorite book: "The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg Person you most emulate (outside of family): Dan Taylor, strategic coach Key to success: Perseverance If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Acquisitions and investment in real estate.