The CFO of the financial services group, which is listed in the US, has died of coronavirus complications. Family Wealth Report extends its condolences to his colleagues, family and friends.

Peregrine "Peg" Broadbent, chief financial officer of US-listed Jeffries Financial Group, which provides services including wealth management, has died from coronavirus complications, the firm said. He was 56. 

“We are heartbroken and grieve that our friend and colleague, Peg Broadbent, has passed away from coronavirus complications. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to Peg’s dear wife, Hayley, and their young children, Sebastian and Grace, as well as Peg’s older children, Anna, Sophie and Charlie, and all of Peg’s extended family here and in the United Kingdom,” Rich Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President, said in a statement. 

“For over a dozen years, Peg has been our CFO and partner, and helped us build Jefferies from less than half its current size, and navigate through hard times and good times. He has also been a much-loved and respected leader to the incredible global team that provides the support, foundation and glue across our firm,” the statement added. 

Broadbent joined Jefferies in 2007 after 16 years at Morgan Stanley (source: CNN, other).

Teri Gendron, CFO of Jefferies Financial Group, has been appointed as the interim CFO and chief accounting officer of Jefferies Group LLC.

The team at Family Wealth Report and its sister news services extend condolences to Peg Broadbent’s family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.