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Nazakhtar Nikakhtar
Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP Attorney
- Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP Attorney/Partne r
- Degnan & Degnan LLC (business/economic consulting) Principal
Former Compensation Sources
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP Of Counsel at this firm.
- Arkema Legal services (client of Cassidy Levy Kent, LLP)
- Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP Non-equity Partner at this firm.
- Chemours Legal services (client of Cassidy Levy Kent, LLP)
- Honeywell Legal services (client of Cassidy Levy Kent, LLP)
- Hyosung Corporation Legal services (client of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP)
- MexiChem Legal services (client of Cassidy Levy Kent, LLP)
- The Catfish Farmers of America Legal services (client of Cassidy Levy Kent, LLP client of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP)
- The National Biodiesel Board Legal services (client of Cassidy Levy Kent, LLP)
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP (law firm) (This is my husband's former employer.) | $714,667 | |
| Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP (law firm) anticipated bonus (This is my husband's current employer.) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| 401k - Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Inv | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Degnan & Degnan LLC | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - SPDR Gold Trust | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - IShares Core S&P MD | $1,001 - $15,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| IRA - iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| IRA - IShares NASDAQ Biotechnology | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| IRA - IShares US Home Construction ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| IRA - Sector Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - IShares Russell 2000 | $1,001 - $15,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| IRA - SPDR S&P 500 ETF | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| IRA - SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - Vaneck Vectors Fallen Angels High Yield ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - Vaneck Vectors Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - Vanguard REIT Index ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - Wisdomtree Japan Edged Equity FD ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| IRA - Wisdomtree Trust Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| IRA - First Trust IV Tactical High Yield ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - PIMCO Active Bond ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - Powershares Senior Loan Port ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IRA - Vanguard Short Term Corp Bond ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. bank account (cash) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | I will receive a performance-based discretionary bonus for services rendered in 2017, as is the firm’s historical practice based on the performance of an individual employee. This bonus will be paid prior to my assuming the duties of the position of Assistant Secretary. | Aug. 16, 2015 |
| Cassidy Levy Kent - 401k Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Inv | Washington, District of Columbia | Employer 401k through the law firm Cassidy Levy Kent. I will not continue to participate in my 401k and will roll over my proceeds into a tax deferred account upon my withdrawal from the firm. | Aug. 16, 2015 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navient | Student Loan | $15,001 - $50,000 | 3.75 | 2002 |
| NelNet | Student Loan | $50,001 - $100,000 | 4.5 (approx) | 2002 |
| Access Group | Student Loan | $50,001 - $100,000 | 4.0 (approx) | 2002 |
| Chase | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | 3.85 | 2015 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentons (Law Firm) | salary | ||
| Morris Manning & Martin LLP (I may receive a bonus with my final paycheck - i.e., when I resign from my current job to take federal employment.) | salary | ||
| Degnan & Degnan LLC (This is my employer 401k through the law firm Cassidy Levy Kent. When I leave this position for Federal employment, I will convert my 401k to a tax deferred account.) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - Black Rock Equity Dividend | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - Virtus Vontobel Foreign Opportunities I | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - Pioneer Strategic Income Y | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - JP Morgan Large Cap Growth R6 | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | |
| 401k - DFA International Core Equity | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | |
| 401k - Vanguard 500 Index Admiral | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - Prudential Total Return Bond Z | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - Prudential Global Turn Return Z | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - Federal Instl High Yield Bond Insl | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - Virtus Vontobel Foreign Opportunities I | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | |
| IRA - SPDR Gold Trust Gold Shares | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - IShares Core S&P MD Cap ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | |
| IRA - Vanguard Short Term Corp Bond ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - Powershares Senior Loan Port ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - PIMCO Active Bond ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - First Trust IV Tactical High Yield ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - Wisdontree Trust Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | |
| IRA - Wisdomtree Japan Hedged Equity FD ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | |
| IRA - Vanguard REIT Index ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - Vaneck Vectors Unconventional Oil & Gas | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - Vaneck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - SPDR S&P 500 ETF | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | |
| IRA - Sector Industrial Select SECTOR SPDR ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - ISHARES US Home Construction ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | |
| IRA - IShares Russell 2000 ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | |
| IRA - IShares NASDAQ Biotechnology ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | |
| IRA - IShares Inc Currency Hedged MSCO Emerging Markets ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
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