Jeffrey Kvaal Barclays Capital

Barclays Capital’s Jeffrey Kvaal climbs a step to reclaim the second-tier spot he held in 2008. Clients say they appreciate his “measured and knowledgeable approach,” as well as his “accessibility.” Kvaal upgraded handset manufacturer Motorola from neutral to overweight in February, at $6.32, making the case that the Schaumburg, Illinois–based outfit’s margins would improve as demand increased for its Android model. By the end of August, the shares had surged 19 percent, to $7.52, and outdistanced the sector by 3 percentage points.