Wertheim Schroder and Co Inc said itappointed Steven Kotler, 40, president of the investment
banking and securities firm.
    Wertheim said Kotler has been a managing director and
member of the executive committee of the firm, which is 50 pct
owned by &lt;Schroders PLC> of the United Kingdom and 50 pct owned
by Wertheim partners.
 Reuter
