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Please RSVP for the September 11, 2010 meeting:
Your prompt response would be most appreciated.

DATE:
Saturday, September 11, 2010 , 10 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21225

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a brief group discussion. This will be followed by the main presentation.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Tax Advantaged Strategies'

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
This meeting will focus on advanced strategies to minimize taxes on investments through current tax and legal codes. You will see how the firm’s advanced strategies are actually implemented and the current and projected tax savings of these strategies.

ATTEND THIS MEETING AND LEARN:

>Learn how to do a Roth conversion tax-free (not all people will qualify)
>Learn the best investments to minimize taxes
>Learn how to avoid investment tax traps

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Robert J. Wieder
Court Place Advisors

Charge/Fee: 
There is $5 for pre-registered members and guests with RSVP before September 8th.

$7 per person and per guest after that date with pre-registration.
$10 per person at-the-door if you are not pre-registered

CASH AT-THE-DOOR PAYMENT FOR ALL ATTENDEES.


Previous Meetings

DATE:
July 10, 2010 , 10 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21225

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a brief group discussion. This will be followed by the main presentation.

PRESENTATION TOPIC--  'KBS REIT II - How Institutional Investors Purchase Real Estate: the Difference between Traded REITs and non-traded REITs'

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
Most individual investors consider REITs as a portfolio diversification tool. Matt will discuss the differences in how institutions look at the real estate market and the opportunities available and how you, as an individual, should evaluate any REIT being considered.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • How institutional investors buy real estate.
  • What are the difference between a non-traded REIT and a traded REIT.
  • How you should evaluate an REIT for diversifying your portfolio

Reasons to attend:

  • To find strong opportunities in the Commercial Real Estate Market.
  • To learn how KBS Reality Advisors assesses the REIT market
  • How KBS REIT II and other REITs can help add value to your current investment portfolio

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Matt Jameson /KBS
Regional Vice President - DC,MD,VA
KBS Capital Markets Group (Financial Services industry)

February 2008 — Present (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for driving sales and cultivating relationships in DC, MD, and VA


KBS Capital Markets Group:
Founded by Peter Bren and Charles J. Schreiber, Jr. in 1992, KBS is one of the nation's largest buyers of commercial real estate and structured debt investments, having completed more than $16.5 billion in transactional volume since its inception. In October 2009, KBS was ranked by Pensions & Investments among the largest real estate managers in the nation. KBS has a strong reputation in the industry for efficient and timely closing on large and complex transactions in the office, industrial, multi-family and retail sectors. KBS also originates and acquires debt positions collateralized by stabilized and value-added properties. KBS Capital Markets Group, LLC. KBS Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) are advised and managed by KBS Capital Advisors, LLC and distributed by KBS Capital Markets Group, LLC.


DATE:
June 12, 2010 , 10 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21225

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Retirement Income Strategies'

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--
The presentation will be on ways to recreate income during your retirement years. The focus will be on preparing for the wealth distribution phase of your life and solutions to distribute the wealth in a tax efficient way. We will review the keys to building wealth for retirement and the key factors to be prepared for in retirement.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • Ways to recreate your income in retirement
  • Tax Efficient Retirement Income solutions
  • Preparing for the wealth distribution phase of your life

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Understanding the importance of the withdrawal rate
  •  Learn about the carve-out strategy
  •  Tax control solutions

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Joseph J. Dankowski, CFP®
Vice President, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ First Financial Group, Baltimore, MD

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Joseph is building a wealth management and financial planning practice with high net worth clients who want options when it comes to advanced financial planning strategies. The hallmark of his practice is to deliver personalized financial planning and tactics that help meet the unique needs of my clients. He works with each client to define and develop clear objectives and to design a tailored financial plan to help build, manage, and preserve their wealth.


DATE:
May 8, 2010 , 10 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a brief group discussion. This will be followed by the main presentation.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'The Case for Roth Conversion'

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--
Converting an IRA to a Roth IRA can be expensive. This program will discuss 2010 Roth Conversion contributory rules as well as things to consider to determine if doing the conversion is right for you. How to defer and reduce the tax consequences of such a conversion also will be explained.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • Get an overview of the 2010 Roth Conversion contributory rules
  • Learn more about the tax implications and savings opportunities available, starting this year
  • Find out which factors to consider before choosing a Roth Conversion

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Learn how the tax implications of your IRA can affect your lifestyle in retirement.
  • Learn how to defer and reduce the tax consequences of converting a Roth IRA
  • Learn how to pass assets to your kids and grandkids tax free.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Matt Carbone, CFP, ChFC, CRPC, Regional VP of Retirement Wealth Strategies

Matt Carbone managed his own financial planning practice for seven years in the 1990s. His production and client service results ranked in the top quartile of producing advisors while he managed over $50 million for individual clients and small business owners. He earned his CFP designation in 1997 and has a B.A. in Economics from Boston College.


DATE:  April 10, 2010 , 10 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a brief group discussion. This will be followed by the main presentation.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Taxes and Alternatives to Shape Investment Planning'

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • The latest tax-savvy investment strategies
  •  How to use alternative and specialty investments as part of the investment portfolio mix
  •  How to mix advanced estate planning techniques and investments

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Get some fresh, out-of-the-box ideas for investment planning
  •  Finally understand the changing nature of fixed income investment choices
  •  Learn how to coordinate your approach to tax, investment and personal financial planning

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
David Goldner, CP, CFP, CVA
Managing Partner
Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A

David Goldner, CPA, CFP, CVA, is managing partner of Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A., a CPA and business consulting firm. He specializes in delivering integrated tax, estate and investment planning strategies to clients. David serves on the board of directors of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council and the investment committees of the Susan G Komen Foundation of Maryland and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland.


 

DATE: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Estate Planning 101'

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--
This presentation will focus on preserving your wealth through proper estate planning. Topics will include wills, trusts, long term care, probate and the best way to title your assets to protect your heirs.

ATTEND THIS MEETING TO LEARN:

  • The new Maryland Estate Tax Law is bad news for many. Learn how you can dramatically soften the blow.
  • A Revocable Living Trust is often recommended. Does it make sense for you?
  • Your child's inheritance may wind up with an ex-spouse, creditor or some other interloper. How can you prevent this outcome?

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Find out how to protect your estate
  • Learn how holding property and accounts jointly with you kids can lead to trouble
  • You may land in probate court while you're still alive - what you need to know

SPEAKER INFORMATION:
Daniel G. Kaplan, J.D.
The Collins Firm

Daniel Kaplan has written extensively about estate and retirement planning issues for national publications. With a J.D. and a Masters of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, Mr. Kaplan is an expert in compensation, benefits and tax issues. He has drafted over ten thousand Estate plans for clients of the firm. He is a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia and Maryland.


DATE: February 13, 2010

Due to the massive snowstorm, the February 13, 2010 Meeting was postponed until April.


DATE: January 9, 2010 , 10 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a brief group discussion. This will be followed by the main presentation.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Important Considerations When Doing Your Own Investing'

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION OF THIS TOPIC

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ROBERT'S WEBSITE:
www.rwinvestmentstrategies.com  

Robert has now also started a regularly updated BLOG
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ROBERT'S BLOG WEBSITE

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--

Managing your own portfolio can save you money, but you may be at greater risk during serious market downturns.  Robert will discuss what investors should consider before deciding to handle their own investments. He will also review structuring assets for portfolio diversification and risk management.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • How to consolidate accounts
  • How to stay well diversified
  • How to manage risk

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Discover if your portfolio allocation is appropriate
  • Learn if ETFs can be helpful in your investing
  • Examine how you would structure overall assets to weather market corrections

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Robert Wasilewski
President of RW Investment Strategies
www.rwinvestmentstrategies.com  

Robert Wasilewski recently started RW Investment Strategies which offers investment consulting services to "do-it-yourself" investors.  He had been a portfolio manager/advisor at BWFA in Columbia, MD for 3 years. He has over 20 years experience managing institutional investment assets.  He teaches online Money and Banking at Howard Community College as well as Principles of macro and micro economics.


DATE: November 7, 2009 , 9:45 A.M. Registration
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH (different than our usual meeting date)
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Technical Analysis with an emphasis on Trend Lines and Price Action'

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--

This will be a basic to intermediate level presentation on technical analysis. Vas will cover principles of price action that help determine potential moves in the market. He will cover trend analysis and will discuss high probability techniques to enter a trend. He will also cover warning signs of an impending end of a trend and how best to capitalize on them. This presentation will be from the perspective of a trader or an active investor rather than a long term buy and hold investor.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • Price Action principles

  • High probability technical setups to enter into a trend

  • Warning signs of an impending end of a trend

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Vas Madhava
AAII Local D.C. Chapter Member

Vas Madhava is a private trader who primarily trades financial futures. He is a popular speaker in the DC area and has spoken to us earlier on stock scanning and selection. Prior to trading his background was in software development. He holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and an MBA from the University of MD. He is also a board member of the Washington DC area chapter of AAII.

Please note that he is not a professional investment advisor.


DATE: October 10, 2009 , 10 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a brief group discussion. This will be followed by the main presentation.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Implications of Recent Changes in the Business and Economic Environment'

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--

Navigating the current economic environment has been challenging for all. Where is our country heading in the future and how will the proposed policy changes impact your life and your financial security.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • Where are we in the business cycle? Are we recovering?

  • What are the ramifications of all the government programs? Are we facing inflation, deflation?

  • Are we putting in a new financial and investment regulatory system that might work?

  • What are the international implications of recent events in an increasingly global economic and financial world?

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Delos R. Smith
Chief Economist and President, Delos Smith & Associates

Delos Smith is senior economist for The Security Executive Council, a Fordham University economics professor, and president and chief economist for Delos Smith & Associates. Previously, he was the senior business analyst with The Conference Board, which issues a monthly consumer confidence survey.


DATE: September 12, 2009 , 9:45 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Current Investment Strategies'

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--

Drew has developed a unique way of assessing market risk and opportunity by looking at macro economic trends and their widespread impact.  This approach can provide a cushion in uncertain economic times while allowing investors to participate in the market.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • Discover a unique investment strategy appropriate for today's uncertain times.
  • Learn how macro economic trends impact the stock market
  • Gain valuable insights from the knowledgeable host of the weekly radio program "Money, Riches and Wealth."

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • How to evaluate the risk to your portfolio
  • How to avoid economic bias
  • How to proactively plan for adverse market conditions

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Andrew Tignanelli, CFP, CPA
President of Financial Consulate

Drew Tignanelli is a registered Investment Advisor and President of Financial Consulate in Towson.  As an advocate for individuals and thier financial needs, he has developed a passion for educating the public about financial services and retirement planning.  He is the host of "Money, Riches and Wealth", a financial talk show airing every Wednesday from 6 to 7 PM on WCBM radio (680).


DATE:
August 8, 2009 , 9:45 A.M. Registration
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a brief group discussion. This will be followed by the main presentation.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Fundamental Analysis Gets Technical'

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION--

A brief overview of both fundamental and technical analysis will be given as well as some ideas of how these different views may be complementary and enhance you investing experience. A lively discussion is anticipated as members defend their favorite analytical method.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • What is Fundamental Analysis
  •  What is Technical Analysis
  •  Can they co-exist and complement each other

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Participate in a fundamental vs. technical analysis debate
  •  Discuss you favorite metrics with an expert
  •  Learn what others look at when evaluating a stock purchase

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Michael Fein, AIF
Managing Partner, Capital Investment Consulting, LLC

Michael Fein earned his BS degree with a concentration in Economics & Finance from Towson University. In 2006, he earned the professional designation of Accredited Investment Fiduciary. He is also a registered Investment Advisor and is currently seeking accredutation as a Certified Mutual Fund Specialist.


DATE:
June 13, 2009 , 9:45 A.M.
Brooklyn Park Library Branch
1 East 11th Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225

 PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'International Investing and Foreign Currency Opportunities'

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  •  Why do Americans invest in foreign markets?
  •  What are the risks in investing in foreign markets?
  •  What are the different ways to invest internationally?

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  1. Develop a more diversified portfolio by spreading risk among foreign companies and markets that are different than the U.S. economy
  2.  To take advantage of potential growth in some foreign economies such as BIC
  3.  Develop an understanding of the foreign currency market and when is the best time to invest.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES:
Christopher Jones:
University of Maryland – R.H. Smith School of Business in Finance & Marketing
Census Bureau - Math Statistician with Economic Survey & Analysis
Ameriprise Financial – Financial Advisor & Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
Area of Focus: Retirement, Investment & Estate Planning

William Sterling III:
Towson University – Economics
Ameriprise Financial – Advanced Financial Advisor
Area of Focus: Investment, Retirement & Tax Planning


DATE:
May 9, 2009 , 9:45 A.M.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Strategies Using ETF’s & Options to Re-Enter the Market '

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • High level briefing on ETF/ETN/HOLDRs basics
  • Proper Core/Satellite Portfolio Management using ETF/ETN/HOLD Rs for long-term positions
  • Hedging Strategies exploiting options to limit risk and regain entry to the market.

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  1. Gain insight on current market conditions and areas of interest
  2. Expand in-depth understanding on portfolio management utilizing ETF’s, ETN’s & HOLDRs
  3. Increase investment knowledge using advanced option strategies to re-coop ’08 market downturns

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES:
Christopher Jones:
University of Maryland – R.H. Smith School of Business in Finance & Marketing
Census Bureau - Math Statistician with Economic Survey & Analysis
Ameriprise Financial – Financial Advisor & Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
Area of Focus: Retirement, Investment & Estate Planning


William Sterling III:
Towson University – Economics
Ameriprise Financial – Advanced Financial Advisor
Area of Focus: Investment, Retirement & Tax Planning


 DATE: March 14, 2009 , 9:45 A.M.

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a roundtable discussion about any general investing topic our members would care to discuss. The roundtable discussion will be followed by the main presentation covering the changes occurring in annuities over the past few years, including market participation, expense ratios, and guarantees.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'A New Era of Annuities'

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  •  How annuities have changed over time - the good, the bad and the ugly
  •  How to create a personal pension that you cannot outlive
  • How annuities may provide safety for your portfolio

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Discuss the pros and cons of annuities
  • Find out how annuities can provide market exposure with limited risk
  • Discover if today's annuities have a place in your financial plan

SPEAKER:
Ryan Lenet
Financial Planning Specialist, Smith Barney

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Ryan Lenet is a financial advisor and financial planning specialist with Smith Barney. He is a member of Smith Barney's Blue Chip Council and concentrates on comprehensive financial planning and asset allocation for high net worth individuals and institutional clients. He is a member of the Zolet Lenet Group which has been recognized by Barrons as one of the top 1000 financial advisors in the United States.


DATE: February 14, 2009 , 9:45 A.M.

The Baltimore Chapter of AAII will begin the program with a roundtable discussion about technical vs. fundamental investing. The roundtable discussion will be followed by the main presentation covering evaluating your sources of retirement income, controlling taxes and tailoring an income strategy suiting your needs in retirement.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Retirement Income Strategies-Planning your Retirement Paycheck'

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • How to update your portfolio to bulletproof from a recession

  • How to transition from the accumulation phase to the distribution phase of investing

  • How to recreate your paycheck in retirement

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Learn how to evaluate your sources of retirement income
  • Take control of taxes
  • Create a retirement income strategy

SPEAKER:
Justin T. Taillon
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Justin Taillon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial. He specializes in Retirement and Estate Planning, helping clients transition from the accumulation to distribution phase of investing.


DATE: January 17, 2009 , 9:45 A.M.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Tax-savvy Investment Strategies'

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • Tips for investing in a poor economy

  • Learn how to coordinate your approach to tax, investment and personal financial planning

  • Learn how the problems of today provide opportunities to profit with 25 percent less risk tomorrow

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Poor economic conditions: Do they present an investment opportunity or threat?
  • What does a carefully coordinated approach to tax, investment, retirement and estate planning look like?
  • What impact will potential tax changes brought about by the new administration have on your investments?

SPEAKER:
David A. Goldner, CPA, CFP, CVA
Partner
Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A.

 

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
As a tax partner at Gross Mendelsohn, David's major responsibilities include tax and financial planning for many of the firm's clients. He is in charge of the company's personal financial planning and business valuation committees. In addition to being a CPA, David is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Mutual Fund Specialist and a Certified Valuation Analyst. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He received a master's degree in taxation from the University of Baltimore. David serves as an officer and is on the board of directors of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council and the Susan G Komen Foundation of Maryland.


DATE:  December 13, 2008 , 11:30 A.M.

Year End Luncheon at Rose's Restaurant-- '2008 AAII Baltimore Chapter Year-in-Review'

In this member get together:

Take advantage of an opportunity to meet our local members during a friendly chat and luncheon. We did this annual luncheon successfully during our first few years together, but skipped this function last year. By request, we are doing it again this December so that members can share their stories and experiences from this past year, and perhaps offer recommendations and thoughts for the coming year. Find out what other members of our group are thinking during this difficult investing period.

We will need an accurate count for the restaurant reservation, so please RSVP no later than Thursday, December 11th and if you say you are coming, please do honor your RSVP.


DATE:  Saturday, November 8, 2008 , 10 A.M.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'What's New on the AAII Web Site'

In this presentation, you will learn:

This is a presentation from AAII which demonstrates various features, such as installing an RSS feed to your Yahoo homepage, Investor classrooms with quizzes, improved e-newsletters and the portfolio management and asset allocation area.


Here are useful links with information from the November 8, 2008 meeting:

Audio link (This may not download with Firefox web browser.  If it doesn't, try Internet Explorer):
 
 
 
PowerPoint presentation:

Pages are listed at the bottom of the presentation screen.  DO NOT flip through the presentation using them, as half of the presentation will appear to be missing.  Use the sidebar slider to view.
 
 

DATE:
October 11, 2008 , 10 A.M.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Armageddon or Opportunity'

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • Should you have seen the Global Financial Meltdown, including the collapse of Bear Stearns and Merrill Lynch?

  • Did you exit the soaring commodity markets with a profit, or allow your profit to evaporate?

  • Are you focused on emerging markets and is this a good place to be now?
     

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • What's next - Armageddon or Opportunity?
  • Join us for a lively discussion of the current global macro economic crisis and a look at the near and long term prospects.

SPEAKER:
Barry Strudwick
Chief Investment strategist
Strudwick Wealth Management

 

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Barry Strudwick is president of Strudwick Wealth Strategies, an investment counseling and portfolio management firm serving an international client base. Barry also heads the firm’s investment committee and serves as the lead portfolio manager on investment portfolios for over 250 clients. In addition, he is an experienced real estate investor having served as both a general partner and investor in resort properties in the United States, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Belize.

In 2001, as a result of his economic analysis on the impact of globalization and the demographic wave of aging Baby Boomers, Barry made a strategic decision to diversify his activities to include real estate investment in Central America. He currently travels extensively in Central America as both a speaker and investor with over 45 trips to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Belize in the past 3 years. This “on the ground” approach has resulted in his being the general manager of the 1000 acre Del Pacifico Golf & Beach Resort in Costa Rica and he is the Managing Partner of Costa Reit Partners, LLC a private land banking partnership with over 2,000 acres in Central America.

For 13 years, Barry was host of the public radio show, Mutual Perspectives™ which featured interviews with the world’s leading financial & investment experts. In addition, he has published over 500 articles and columns on personal and corporate wealth strategies. Barry’s comments on the market are frequently cited in such diverse publications as The Nikkei Times in Tokyo to CNBC and The Investment News. He holds degrees from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and The Wharton Graduate School of Finance at The University of Pennsylvania.


DATE:
September 13, 2008 , 10 A.M.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 'Options Trading' -- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF RISHI'S POWERPOINT PRESENTATION USED AT THE MEETING. If you do not have PowerPoint on your computer, you will need to download the PowerPoint 2007 viewer program. I have posted information about the PowerPoint 2007 viewer program here.

In this engaging presentation, you will learn:

  • About options, simple and complex strategies
  • The players and agendas in the options market
  • Diversifying and protecting your overall portfolio using options
  • Additional income generating strategy using covered calls

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Discuss and share options trading experiences

  • Explore various options trading strategies

  • To find out if investing through options is for everybody

SPEAKER:
Hrushikesh "Rishi" Nalubola
President, Shri Capital, LLC

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:

Mr. Nalubola previously was a Sr. Design Engineer and Lead technical engineer for Philips Semiconductors. He was also involved in strategic positioning of Philips' semiconductor business, competitive analysis and promotion of the company at trade shows and conferences. He received an M.B.A. from George Washington University in 2000. In 2004, following his departure from Philips, Mr. Nalubola formed Shri Capital, LLC, a CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) firm. He has acquired over 15 years of experience in trading stocks and stock options and over 10 years of experience in trading futures and futures options. He is a member of NFA (National Futures Association). Further information about his company can be found at www.shricapital.com.


DATE:
August 9, 2008 , 10 A.M.

PRESENTATION TOPIC--  'Empowering The Individual Investor'

In this engaging presentation, you will learn

  • ‘The Five Keys to Successful Investing’
  • Diversify
  • Reduce Costs
  • Minimize Taxes
  • Invest Consistently
  • Personalization

SPEAKER:
Mary Gotschall
Vice President of Marketing Communications
FOLIOfn Investments, Inc.
Vienna, VA  22182

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Mary Gotschall is Vice President of Marketing Communications at FOLIOfn Investments, Inc., the innovative online brokerage firm based in the Washington, DC metro area. Ms. Gotschall holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and spent a number of years as a financial journalist, prior to entering the field of communications. Her articles about business and investing have appeared in Bloomberg News, the Washington Post and the website of Money magazine, among other venues. She also co-authored a personal finance book entitled It’s About the Money! (Random House, 2000) and a guide for American companies doing business in Europe, called Bridging the Atlantic (U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2000). She is a native of the Washington, DC area and resides in Falls Church, Va.

Attendees will learn the following:

  • How the FOLIOfn technology platform empowers individual investors

  • How FOLIOfn enables investors to be socially responsible

Why you should attend:

  • Your financial freedom is important!

  • Hear firsthand about the online brokerage that was selected as “Best of The Web for Alternative Investing” by Forbes.com


DATE:
June 21, 2008 , 10 A.M.

PRESENTATION TOPIC-- 2 Topics for this month's special presentation:
1. Stock Market and Economic Outlook
2. Benefits of Diversified Multi-Strategy Portfolios

SPEAKER:
Carlos A. Esteves, CIMA, CMFC
Vice President, Prudential Investments
Wealth Consultant – MidAtlantic Region
(973) 367-4388

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Carlos Esteves is Vice President and Wealth Consultant for the MidAtlantic Region. He is responsible for the sales of separately managed accounts within the Bank Private Wealth Management and Broker/Dealer Channels. Carlos has over 20 years of industry experience and has worked with fee-based investment management solutions for the last 15 years.

Carlos received his BA in Economics from Montclair State College. He is a member of IMCA (Investment Management Consultants Association) and received his CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation from Wharton School of Business in 2003. Carlos also holds the Certified Mutual Fund Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning.

Attendees will learn the following 3 things:

Topic #1-- Stock Market and Economic Outlook

  1. The interest rate trend and the impact on the stock market
  2. Earnings picture and health of US economy and how an investor can
    capitalize
  3. Global market outlook including the potential risks and suggested asset class and sector over/under weights

Topic #2-- Benefits of Diversified Multi-Strategy Portfolios

  1. How to utilize an overlay manager for the implementation of Tax Management and Tax Transition strategies.
  2. How the use of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) within a DMSP can increase tax efficiency and provide better diversification.
  3. Benefit of utilizing a Separately Managed Account structure for a more focused market exposure, provide customization (i.e. social screens) and tax control/efficiency.

SATURDAY, May 10, 2008--

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
'International Investing - Do you really need global exposure?'

SPEAKER:
Juergen Dietrich, CFP - A.G.Edwards
juergen.dietrich@agedwards.com

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Mr. Dietrich is a financial consultant and Certified Financial Planner. He has been with A.G. Edwards for 19 years and works extensively with retirement planning and income investing.

Three reasons to attend:

  1. Can you get overseas exposure through U.S. companies?
  2. Should you choose mutual funds, ETFs or foreign stocks?
  3. What are the risks of global investing?

Three things you will learn:

  1. How to evaluate your current international exposure
  2. What to look for in mutual funds and ETFs investing in world markets
  3. How markets correlate in a global economy

SATURDAY, April 12, 2008--

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
'Real Estate Investments Vehicles: REITS and others'

SPEAKER:
John Richa
President, American Business Enterprises, Inc.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
From 1990 to the present, John Richa has served as President for 2 companies (currently, American Business Enterprise ,Inc.) providing broker services for the sale of mid-size closely held companies. The company's services include the sale or lease of commercial and investment properties. Mr. Richa also serves as adjunct instructor of various real estate courses at the Community College of Baltimore County.

Three reasons to attend:

  1. Network with others with like interests.
  2.  Explore real estate investments opportunities
  3. Find out about safe investing.

Three things you will learn:

  1. REITS 
  2. Anatomy of a real estate investment
  3. Various mathematical concepts to valuing  real estate investments


SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008--

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
'Asset Allocation Within the Investment Process'

SPEAKER:
Matt Moore
Merrill Lynch

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Matt Moore, Vice President, has over 18 years experience in the financial services industry, 16 with Merrill Lynch. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from James Madison University. His primary areas of practice include wealth management and professional money management. Matt also focuses on working with Foundations/Non-Profits and corporate clients, both public and private.

Three reasons to attend:

  • Current Investment Environment Explanation
  • Learn the Investment Process utilized by the most successful Pension Funds, Endowments, etc.
  • Discover the cost versus value benefit of professional management 


Three things you will learn:

  • Take the emotion out of the investment process
  • Merrill Lynch and most large investment firms have huge resources available for investors
  • Along with asset allocation, the investment process works in all markets

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008--

There are 2 pdf file downloads available from this presentation.
1. Click here to download a pdf copy of
Bob Pugh's PowerPoint Presentation.
2. Click here to download a pdf copy of the
Workshop Examples / Materials.

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
'Portfolio Performance Evaluation'

SPEAKER:
Bob Pugh, CFA
President, Insight Wealth Management, Inc.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Bob Pugh, CFA, Founder and President of Insight Wealth Management, Inc. (IWM) in Gainesville, Virginia has twenty years of experience as a portfolio manager, analyst and financial educator. IWM provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, businesses and charitable organizations. In addition to his work at IWM, Bob is a faculty member of the Johns Hopkins University’s Carey School of Business teaching graduate level courses in investment analysis and portfolio management.

Three reasons to attend:
• Find out how the portfolio performance provided by your investment professional is calculated
• Learn how risky your portfolio might be
• Participate in the hands on workshop and get the most out of the presentation


Three things you will learn:
• Techniques of measuring portfolio performance for return and risk, and comparing that performance to relevant benchmarks
• Use portfolio performance analysis to evaluate investment strategies
• Assess the investment performance of services provided by financial advisors


Saturday, January 19th, 2008 -- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD COPY OF POWERPOINT SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION (this is a pdf file of the presentation)
PRESENTATION TOPIC:
Building a Diversified Portfolio

SPEAKER:
Jeffrey Roes
Financial Consultant, Charles Schwab
Lancaster, PA

Click here for Jeffrey Roes' Biography

Three reasons to attend:
Develop an understanding of yourself as an investor.
Identify your objectives and risk tolerance
Determine how asset allocation affects results

Three things you will learn:
What basics you need to consider before investing
How to assess your current investment plan
What you can do to control risk in your portfolio


Saturday, November 8th, 2007 --

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
Locally: Why Location DOES matter.

SPEAKER:
Bernie Kohn
Baltimore Sun Columnist

Bernie Kohn has been assistant managing editor for business news at the Baltimore Sun since 2004. He previously served as an assistant financial editor at The Washington Post and in various editing and writing positions at newspapers in Tampa, Charlotte and Pittsburgh. He is the vice president of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) and will become president of the 3,500-member professional organization next May. He conceived and co-edited the series on Baltimore’s ground rent system that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize this year and led to a rewrite of Maryland’s archaic property-ownership laws. He has been a speaker at seminars at the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, the American Press Institute and the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association. Kohn is a 1982 graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., and lives in Rockville, Md., with his wife Lynette, an elementary school teacher, and two sons.

ATTEND THIS MEETING TO LEARN:

Be part of a discussion about Maryland companies big and small, the Maryland economy in general, and why smart investors in the Baltimore area can have some special advantages by investing locally.

What you'll learn? Information you can get from local sources that you can't get elsewhere. A little knowledge about companies you may only know from listings in our paper. And maybe a little bit about the Sun and what I do.


Saturday, October 13th, 2007 --

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
Investools

SPEAKER:
Karl Eser
AAII Baltimore Chapter Vice-President / Treasurer

ATTEND THIS MEETING TO LEARN:
Karl will teach us about the Investools method of investing. He will relate his experience with Investools and will demonstrate the Investools program in action. Further information about Investools is available at their website, www.investools.com .


Saturday, September 15, 2007 --

MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LAST-MINUTE SPEAKER CANCELLATION (see above).


Saturday, August 8, 2007 --

9:45 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. =  Local Chapter Members Roundtable Discussion

Members can discuss current interests, stock picks, websites, etc. Come prepared to share your thoughts about investing and the stock market.

10:30 A.M. - NOON =  MAIN PRESENTATION

Presentation Topic:
You Earned It, Invested It Well, Now Don't Lose It To Scams

SPEAKER:
Shaun M. O'Hara, CPP
Assistant Postal Inspector in Charge, Security Group
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Shaun M. O'Hara, CPP, is the Assistant Inspector in Charge, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Security Group and is responsible for overseeing physical security and loss prevention affecting the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Mail. During his tenure at the Inspection Service Headquarters, Washington, DC, he was the National Credit Card Coordinator and worked on various financial/electronic product development teams responsible for security and loss prevention. He was the Assistant Inspector in Charge in the Washington Division during the anthrax mailings and 9-11 attacks. Shaun has been with the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years of which over 25 have been in federal law enforcement. He is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security and is on the Board of Advisors for the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. He has co-authored articles published in Security Management and has been a presenter at seminars sponsored by IAFCI, ASIS, National Retail Federation, INTERPOL, and many others.

ATTEND THIS MEETING TO LEARN:

  • Learn to identify various ways fraudsters attempt to take your hard earned money - boiler rooms, pump and dump, auction frauds, reshipping scams, counterfeit cashier/certified checks and money orders, etc

  • Learn how the US Postal Inspection Service has aggressively investigated such investment frauds beginning with the Charles Ponzi Scheme in 1919

  • Learn how you can protect yourself from defrauders attempting to part you from your hard earned money


Saturday, July 21, 2007

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
This month’s meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of AAII will essentially be a roundtable discussion about any particular investing strategy our members would like to discuss. Members can explain what they have tried, what they like about the strategy, what problems they have run into, and what their performance results have been over time. The discussion could also include issues such as ease of use, volatility, safety, etc.

ATTEND THIS MEETING TO LEARN:

  • Which investments are most illiquid
  • Time frames required for success with various investments
  • How to make use of alternative investments in your portfolio

 REASONS TO ATTEND:

  • Share your investing experiences with fellow investors
  • Get an overview of a variety of less common investments
  • Learn about some of the pitfalls you are likely to encounter

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Presentation Topic:
"Investment Time Line Vs. Asset Allocation"

SPEAKER:
Jae Shin
Branch Manager/Advisor
T. Rowe Price

3 things attendees will learn:

  • Why an investor's time horizon should drive the asset allocation strategy more than any other factor
  • Learn the definition of short, intermediate and long term investing and corresponding rates of return
  • Learn about some of the statistical modeling corresponding to various asset allocation strategies available to the investor
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:

Jae Shin is the Branch Manager of the T. Rowe Price Baltimore Investor Center as well as an Associate Vice President of T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. He currently holds his Series 6,7,24, 51, 63 and 66 NASD Licenses and holds an MBA from University of Maryland College. He has worked in the financial services industry seven years and has a wealth of experience working with High Net Worth Clients. He is currently enrolled as a CFA Level I candidate.


Saturday, May 12, 2007 --

Post-Meeting

Our featured speaker, Robert Wasilewski was kind enough to pass along his list of suggested BOND-RELATED WEBSITES.

CLICK HERE for Robert Wasilewski's LIST OF FAVORITE BOND WEBSITES.

Presentation Topic:
"Buying Bonds On-Line"

SPEAKER:
Robert Wasilewski
Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors

3 Reasons to Attend:
  1. Overview of how bonds work
  2. Learn how to buy a bond at an online site
  3. Discover useful fixed income sources online

3 things attendees will learn:

  1. The basics of bonds.

  2. How to track the bond Market

  3. How to determine what issues to buy and when

RECOMMENDED READING

Our speaker has suggested that our members familiarize themselves with the Bond Information area of the AAII.com website. Here is the link to review that information before the meeting:


SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:

Robert Wasilewski is a portfolio manager/advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors in Columbia, MD.  Previously, Robert was a managing director and head of fixed income at ASB Capital management in Washington, DC.  He has over 20 years experience managing institutional investment assets. He teaches online Money and Banking at Howard Community College as well as the Principles of macro and micro economics.


Saturday, April 14, 2007 --

Presentation Topic:
"Investing For Income and Capital Appreciation Using REIT’s and M.L.P.’s"

SPEAKER:
Juergen H. Dietrich
Financial Consultant
A.G. Edwards

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

The presentation will include an explanation about the structure of REIT’s and M.L.P.’s and their associated tax implications.  The speaker will also review the historical performance of these sectors and their correlation to the equity markets.  The way in which these particular sectors are measured and analyzed will also be explained.

ATTEND THIS MEETING TO LEARN:

  • Learn about the structure of REIT’s and M.L.P.’s and their associated tax implications

  • Review the historical performance of these sectors and their correlation to the equity markets

  • Learn about the advantages of REIT’s and M.L.P.’s and whether they are a good option for inclusion in your portfolio

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:

Mr. Dietrich is a financial consultant and Certified Financial Planner.  He has been with A.G. Edwards for 19 years and works extensively with retirement planning and income investing.


Saturday, March 10, 2007 -- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Presentation Topic:
"Detecting and Avoiding Securities Fraud"

SPEAKER:
Jack McCreery
United States Securities and E
xchange Commission (SEC)

Meeting Details:
Learn about identifying and avoiding various types of securities fraud. Learn about the different types of fraud currently perpetrated upon investors and how you can recognize the tell-tale signs indicating an investment offer is not legitimate. Learn what information you should review before you invest, including tips on finding specific information about companies and “red flags” that one should avoid.


Saturday, February 10, 2007

Presentation Topic:
"Retirement Strategies"

Speaker: 
Joe Heldmann
Representative for State of Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Joe Heldmann works for Nationwide Retirement Solutions and has been a representative for the State of Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans for 11 years. Nationwide Retirement Solutions are the administrators of the State of Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans, and have been for 32 years. Joe’s basic responsibilities include helping employees of the State of MD enroll in, make changes, etc. to their 401k or 457 retirement plans.


Saturday, January 13, 2007

Presentation Topic:
"Exchange Traded Funds (ETF's)"

Speaker: 
Marcus Harris
Financial Advisor/Financial Planning Expert
Smith Barney (A Division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc)
Baltimore, MD
410-583-4855

Meeting Details:

ATTEND THIS MEETING TO LEARN:

  1. What are ETF's?

  2. How do ETF's work?

  3. Are ETF's for me

REASONS TO ATTEND:

  1. Discover the risks and benefits of ETF's.

  2. Learn how ETF's can be used to add diversification to your portfolio.

  3. Find out about the different types of ETF's that are now available.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Marcus is a part of a Wealth Management team at Smith Barney in Baltimore, Maryland.

The team focuses on serving affluent individuals with very high net worth. The team helps their clients with   wealth preservation strategies, estate planning, tax-efficient investing, lending and credit facilities, Business Valuation and sales, and charitable giving.

Marcus and his family live in Sparks, MD. Marcus sits on the Board of Directors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He is also involved in Habitat for Humanity.


December 9, 2006

Presentation Topic:
"A Luncheon for AAII Baltimore Members and Friends"

Agenda:

  • A Luncheon --
    To afford members opportunity to get to know one another, make new friends. Please bring friends and relatives for this luncheon.
  • A General Election: To Elect New Officers--
    All those who have volunteered to serve and/or those who wish to volunteer should come to this meeting.
  • Discussions/Suggestions: How Could We Improve Our Experience--
    How Could We Improve the Organization.
    How Could We Increase Membership.
    Suggestions for Topics for Future Presentations.

    Let’s Start the New Year With New Vigor!!

        Bring Friends!!


November 11, 2006

Presentation Topic:
"Earning A Better Return on your “Safe” Money -- Investing To Produce An Income"

Speaker: 
Jim McCrory
Certified Financial Manager
Ferris Baker Watts
Baltimore, Maryland


October 14, 2006

Presentation Topic:
"Welcome to the Retirement Red Zone-The Most Critical Time of Your Investment Life"

Speakers / Presenting Organization: 

Paul Sierocinski
The Pollard_Sierocinski Group
Financial Advisory Team
39 Churchville Road
Belair, MD 21014
800-704-1096
www.fa.ml.com/pollard_group
Herb Phillips
Regional Vice President, Prudential Financial
Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland

September 9, 2006

Speaker :  Geoffrey Sipes
                   
Vice President
                    Private Banking USA
                    Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
                    Baltimore, MD

Presentation Topic: "Structured Notes"

I. Recap of modern portfolio theory. Importance of diversification within and across asset classes. Efficient frontier with traditional asset classes.

II. Introduce Structured Notes

  • What are they?

  • What are some examples of various structures?

  • How do they work?

  • Where are the fees?

  • What are the risks?

  • Pros/cons of various structures

III. How structured notes can be used in a comprehensive investment
strategy

  • Effect on efficient frontier.

  • Tax considerations

IV. Summary, Q & A


August 12, 2006 -- -- Now available for download!

Speaker : Vas Madhava

Presentation Topic: "Using Telechart 2005 for Stock Selection and Building a Portfolio"

Vas Madhava will go over TC2000 (now called Telechart 2005), a very popular charting package.

He will be doing an overview of the entire package and giving us some advanced usage as well as some trading setups he find useful. For charting, he will cover how TC2000 allows changing of views using chart templates, scrolling and zooming.

He will also cover 3 proprietary indicators within TC2000:

  • MoneyStream

  • Time Segmented Volume (TSV)

  • Balance of Power (BOP).

Next he will go over EZScans and PCFs (Personal Criteria Formulas), two of the most powerful features of TC2000, and how they are used in scanning and sorting. He will also cover visual sorting, a very unique feature of TC2000. He will conclude by showing how he actually use TC200 on a daily basis including trading setups that he uses to enter and exit both long and short term positions.

About the Speaker:
Vas Madhava a member of AAII and is not a professional investment advisor. He is an electrical engineer by training, but has been in the software field for many years.


July 8, 2006 -- Now available for download

Speaker : Sean M. O'Neill
                Financial Advisor , UBS Securities (Baltimore, MD)

Presentation Topic: "Demographics: Coming of Age"

This presentation will be based on the latest Research Focus publication by Wealth Management  Research.

It’s a Global Phenomenon: People are living longer and longer. As populations age worlds wide--

What are The Resulting Changes in The General Economy, and what are the Personal Financial Consequences?           

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS PRESENTATION:
Sean O’Neill will discuss:

  • The Latest Demographic Projections and Trends in the Aging Population

  • What Are the Shifts and Trends in the the General Economy?

  • Which Financial Sectors are likely to dominate long term?

  • Effects on the GDP and Labor Trends.

  • The New Investment Realities,

  • Potential Portfolio Allocations.


May 13, 2006 --

Speaker : Sean M. O'Neill
                Financial Advisor , UBS Securities

Presentation Topic: "CASH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES"

If preservation of principal with liquidity and low risk is your primary investment objective, join us at our informative seminar to learn more about taxable and tax exempt short-term securities such as Auction Rate Certificates and Auction Preferred Stock.

Topics to be discussed:

• Why you and/or your business should consider learning new ways to
invest your cash while maintaining liquidity, flexibility and credit quality.
• How individuals and corporate cash managers may benefit from potentially higher yields offered through our Firm's cash management solutions.
• A step by step in-depth explanation of our cash management vehicles.

About the Speaker:
Professional Experience

  • UBS Financial Services Inc. - Financial Advisor - Baltimore - February 2003 - Present

  • Deutsche Bank Alex Brown - Associate - Washington, DC - November 1999 - February 2003


March 18, 2006 --

Speaker : Bob Bigrigg
Chairman AAII Computerized Investing / Stock Investor Pro SIG for the DC Chapter of AAII

Presentation Topic: "AAII Stock Investor Pro for Screening and Portfolio Monitoring"


February 18, 2006

Speaker : Mike Steranka, RFC

Presentation Topic: The SWAN portfolio and Legacy IRA Plan

About the Speaker:
Mike Steranka, RFC has over 16 years of experience dedicated to the financial needs of retirees and seniors. As a Tax Advantaged Income specialist, Mike helps clients increase their income, reduce taxes and protect their nest egg.

Mike will present the SWAN portfolio and Legacy IRA Plan

The SWAN Portfolio is designed to increase income, reduce or eliminate the worries of the stock market, provide growth without risk and provide income you can't outlive.

The Legacy IRA Plan creates/maximizes the TAX FREE distribution of IRA assets to heirs.  

January 21, 2006 -- -- Now available for download!

Speaker : Daniel Clifton
Executive Director, American Shareholders Association
Washington, D.C.
Click here to view the American Shareholders Website

Presentation Topic:
How Public Policy Impacts Your Savings and Investment & How to Profit from These Changes

December 17, 2005 -- Now available for download!

UNDERSTANDING THE STOCK MARKET USING:
THE INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
(IBD) NEWSPAPER

Speaker : Karl Eser
Vice President of AAII BALTIMORE SUBCHAPTER
 

November 19, 2005 -- Now available for download!
The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC): How It Helps Individual Investors.
Speaker : Lori Schock
Special Counsel to the Director
Office of Investor Education and Assistance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C.

October 15, 2005
Chapter Town Forum: MY FAVORITE STOCK

September 17, 2005
Speakers : AAII Baltimore members Karl Eser, Robert Hilker
Topic:
AN INVESTMENT NEWSLETTER REVIEW AND FORUM
Various newsletters will be discussed and previewed including 'Change Wave Investing' and 'Personal Finance'. In addition Robert Hilker will discuss 'VectorVest' software program.

August 20, 2005 -- Now available for download!
Bruce Brigham, PhD. :  STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING INVESTMENT RISKS

July 16, 2005 -- Now available for download!
Reed Cole:  HOW TO BE A STOCK INCOME INVESTOR


Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007
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Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003
Some of the above presentations are available for download. If the presentation is a PowerPoint (.ppt) file and you do not have the Microsoft PowerPoint Program on your computer, you will need to install the FREE Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003. Click here to download the PowerPoint Viewer 2003.
 

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