Since 1990, he has directed corporate security at Prudential Securities.

And the brokerage firm, now known as Prudential Securities, knew it all along, but decided not to tell.

At Prudential Securities, though, there does not seem to be any embarrassment.

A recent report by Prudential Securities said small caps respond particularly well to such rate cuts.

He was employed for four years by Prudential Securities as a portfolio manager from 1990-1994.

A bid from a group led by Prudential Securities won the bonds.

The statement added that Prudential Securities was not for sale.

Moss began his career at Prudential Securities as a financial advisor.

"Prudential Securities is a strong company with a promising future and a real opportunity for growth."

At Prudential Securities, revenues leaped 20 percent, to $2.8 billion.