KEYNOTE SPEAKER
presented by ProFunds Group

John Bollinger, CFA, CMT

In the early 1980s, John Bollinger, CFA, CMT, created a technical indicator for stock charts – Bollinger Bands - that are today an integral part of virtually every charting system. His book, Bollinger on Bollinger Bands, was published by McGraw Hill in 2001 and has been translated into seven languages.

An avid researcher, in the 20+ years since the first introduction of Bollinger Bands, John has developed a number of widely used investment tools and analytical techniques and continues to develop and expand the use of Bollinger Bands, both within his own firm, Bollinger Capital Management, Inc. and in print and presentation. Bollinger Capital Management provides technically driven portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. John personally governs all investment decisions for Bollinger Capital Management clients. Bollinger Capital Management also develops and provides proprietary research for institutions and individuals.

John is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). He is perhaps best known to the public for his many years of market analysis and commentary on television -- first on Financial News Network, where he was the Chief Market Analyst -- and subsequently on CNBC. His articles have appeared in Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities, Active Trader and the Market Technicians Association Newsletter. In addition, he is a member of the CFA Institute, CFA Society of Los Angeles and the Market Technicians Association, a former board member of the Market Technicians Association and the founding president of Market Analysts of Southern California.

 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

How to Sell Technical Analysis – Gregory L. Morris

Greg Morris will demonstrate a number of presentation topics that help potential clients accept technical analysis, including, not only the things that work, but emphasis on the things to avoid. Greg is the senior portfolio manager for PMFM, Inc. where he oversees client assets in excess of $1 billion.  Prior to this role, Greg served as a Trustee and Advisor to the MurphyMorris ETF Fund and as Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of MurphyMorris Money Management Co. and CEO of MurphyMorris.com.  Greg has been a technical market analyst for over 30 years ranging from analysis software development to web site analysis and education, to consulting and money management. He has written two books, Candlestick Charting Explained, The Complete Guide to Market Breadth Indicators, and is writing his third book for McGraw-Hill on Technical Analysis for Money Managers.  He was a Navy fighter pilot, is a graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons "Top Gun" School, and holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas.

The Secret to Successful Sector Rotation – Sam Stovall

As chief investment strategist with Standard and Poor’s, Sam Stovall serves as analyst, publisher and communicator of S&P’s outlooks for the economy, market, sectors and stocks.  He is chairman of the S&P Investment Policy Committee, where he focuses on market history and valuations, as well as sector and industry recommendations.  Sam is also the author of The Standard & Poor’s Guide to Sector Investing and “Stovall’s Sector Watch,” a page on businessweek.com, which focuses on market/sector history, as well as sector/industry momentum. Prior to joining Standard & Poor’s (S&P) in April 1989, Sam served as Editor In Chief at Argus Research, an independent investment research firm in New York City. He holds a M.B.A. in Finance from New York University and a B.A. in History/Education from Muhlenberg College, in Allentown, Pa.

Guerilla Marketing for Advisers - Dave Lucca

When traditional marketing approaches aren't producing prospects, it’s time for guerilla marketing that takes advantage of low cost opportunities to spread your word and bring in clients. Dave Lucca, a managing partner of Rhoads Lucca Capital Management, specializes in managing money for retirees and business owners. In 2000, he was named one of Ticker Magazine’s “Ace Advisers.”  Dave began his investment career in 1986 as a financial planner, earning the designation of CFPTM three years later. He has taught on investment issues at Dallas-area colleges and served as an adjunct faculty member for the College for Financial Planning.  Dave holds a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University, a Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and has pursued graduate studies in Wealth Management through the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado.

Using Liquidity Waves to See Into the Future – Tom McClellan

Tom McClellan is the editor of the twice monthly newsletter, The McClellan Market Report, as well as its companion Daily Edition.  Both publications focus on market timing for the stock, bond, and gold markets.  Timer Digest ranks him #1 for gold timing and #4 for stock market timing for the 10-year period ending in December 2006. Tom is a 1982 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, and served for 11 years as an Army officer and helicopter pilot.  He works closely in his writing and analysis with his father Sherman McClellan, who was one of the creators of the McClellan Oscillator and Summation Index.  Both Tom and Sherman are acknowledged as experts in the fields of market breadth and cycle analysis.

Compliance Update 2008 – Mark Weakley

Mark Weakley is a partner of Holme Roberts & Owen, L.P in the Boulder office and chairs the firm’s Emerging Technology and Venture Finance practice group. Since 1988, Mark has helped structure, form and advise more than 125 domestic and offshore private investment funds. He also regularly assists registered investment advisers on registration, regulatory compliance and alternative investment product structuring. Mark received his J.D. from Boston University and his B.A. from Whitworth College summa cum laude.

How to Build an Effective Trading System – Howard Bandy

A retired professor of computer science and mathematics, and university dean, Howard Bandy specializes in artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, modeling and simulation, with particular application to financial trading systems.  He holds university degrees in mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science; designed and programmed a well-known program for stock selection and timing, and was a senior research analyst for a CTA trading firm. Many advisers will be familiar with Howard from his book, Quantitative Trading Systems which focuses on quantitative analysis techniques as applied to stocks, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, futures contracts, and currencies; an introduction to the AmiBroker program, and design, testing, validation, and implementation of trading systems.

PANELS, WORKSHOPS and MORE

The Secret Sauce – Trading Techniques Member Panel – Moderator Paul Montgomery

No other conference offers you intensive trading information for the active manager from experts who put their money on the line with their strategies. Moderator Paul Montgomery is the president of Theta Investment Research, LLC and brings a performance-tested panel of money managers to the Trading Techniques Panel. Since 1999, Theta has tracked and verified the performance of active money managers using only real account data. Paul designed and built the systems Theta uses to collect and publish charts and statistics on the investment models at more than 20 custodial platforms trading everything from mutual funds to FOREX.

Progressive Power Tools #1, #2 and #3

You'll want to bring more than one member of your team to take advantage of the concurrent workshops throughout Monday afternoon on topics as diverse as trading software, killer marketing copy, keeping your marketing State and SEC compliant, web sites, automating your office and more. In addition to featured presenter Mark Weakley, facilitators include:

Jim Applegate is Chief Investment Officer of Applegate Investment Management, LLC. His focus on automation to maintain high quality assurance levels has facilitated the growth of his business with minimal staffing.
Ron Cates, an award-winning business leader, has developed a broad range of solutions for marketing professionals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations; helping strengthen their customer and donor relationships and be effective and trusted email senders.
Dr. Bill Barack formed Barack Capital Management, a portfolio management company, in 2000 after working 30+ years in engineering.
Linda Ferentchak has 29 years of experience in financial communications and marketing and has worked with active managers for more than 15 years under the auspices of her firm, Financial Communications Associates.
Ken Graves, president of Capital Research Advisors, is a student of the techniques of Bjorn Millom, whose adviser workshops focus on referral marketing techniques.
Lee Harris is president of Lee Harris Capital Management in Tallahassee, Florida.
Craig Huey is one of the world’s leading experts in direct response marketing with more than 65 major marketing awards for break-through campaigns ranging from local areas to international markets, and a portfolio of projects for more than 1,000 companies,
Mike Posey of Halbert Wealth Management, Inc., has served in a variety of executive management positions in insurance and trust related companies, with over 25 years' experience in the employee benefits field.
Jerry Wagner is founder and president of Flexible Plan Investments with in excess of $1 billion in assets under management gathered primarily through wholesaler and broker networks.

50 Ideas in 50 Minutes Marketing Panel

NAAIM members Linda Ferentchak, Financial Communication Associates, Inc.; Will Hepburn, Hepburn Capital Management; Eric Leake, Anchor Capital Management Group, Inc.; Dave Lucca, Rhoads Lucca Capital Management; and John McClure, ProfitScore Capital Management, come to the podium to offer rapid-fire marketing tricks and tips. Watch the lights come on when experts share some of their best ideas.

Learning From The Best NAAIM Has To Offer – Open Mic Session

This is your chance to ask questions and share ideas that have worked well for you. The best aspect of a NAAIM conference is always the willingness of fellow advisers to share experiences and solutions, which makes the open microphone sessions invaluable.

NAAIM Annual Membership Meeting

The association’s annual business meeting includes the 2008-2009 director and officer elections, membership awards, committee reports, NAAIM’s financial report, and an opportunity to learn about exciting events coming from NAAIM in 2008.             

National Sponsor - The ProFunds Group

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