As February drew to a close global capital markets dropped sharply as the specter of global pandemic spread. The highly contagious Coronavirus is a potential threat to life as well as to economic growth. While anti-viral drugs and vaccines that might thwart the outbreak are still in development, investors who follow our approach can take …
Mr. Holden is an experienced advisor to senior management of financial institutions. A specialist in industry analysis, strategic planning, and economics, his experience was shaped over many years in the corporate sector and more recently in academia. He has served in management positions at Chase Manhattan Bank, Chemical Bank, Manufacturers Hanover Trust, The CIT Group, …
Dr. Sohan (USAF, Retired) is currently Division Chief at the Air Force District of Washington. He is charged with combined inter-agency exercises planning, execution and evaluation, Readiness Reporting and Aerospace Expeditionary Forces planning in the National Capital Region. During more than 25 years with the U.S. Air Force he has served in numerous capacities including …
Mr. Furlano is founder and principal of Furlano & Arace PC, an accounting and professional services firm located in Pittsfield, MA. He has over 35 years of experience providing audit, advisory, computer, tax, bookkeeping and compliance services to private corporations, non-profit institutions, foundations, municipalities, and individuals. He has provided expert testimony in federal and state …
Mr. Bouffard was a principal and financial advisor with the firm Bouffard & Ramsey a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.. Mr. Bouffard holds degrees in literature and education and was a humanities teacher for many years in Connecticut schools. He is a voting member and current member of the standing committee of …
The past two years serve as a stark reminder that markets are fickle,and of how easy it can be to fall victim to fear. As 2018 closed global equity markets were down nearly 9 percent for the year. Global economic growth appeared to be slowing, trade wars seemed imminent, and interest rates were low, even …
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