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Instructor

Vincent Catalano

Practical Experience:


Vinny Catalano specializes in investment strategy research for clients interested in understanding the interconnected dynamics of a complex global economic and financial system.

His experience covers the economic and financial markets environment on a global/macro basis. The thrust of his work is centered constructing and maintaining effective portfolios for his clients and subscribers to his newsletter.

Prior to founding his company, Blue Marble Research, Vinny was a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch for over 25 years managing and advising individual and institutional investor accounts. He is a past president of the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA from 1997 – 99 and served on the board for 15 years.

He appears regularly in the media including CNBC and is quoted regularly in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Barrons, and Business Week, among others.

He is an experienced instructor having taught classes and conducted educational sessions for NYSSA, National Investors Relations Institute, and National Association of Investors Corporations, among others.

Areas of Expertise:


Investment Strategy
Portfolio Management
Exchange Traded Funds

Education:


Vinny earned his CFA charter from the CFA Institute in 1986
He also attended both New York University and the Juilliard School of Music

Publication(s):


Vinny is the author of “Sectors and Styles: A New Approach to Outperforming the Market” (John A. Willey & Sons, 2006).
He publishes a daily commentary on the key trend and themes impacting the financial markets and global economy via his blog – vinnycatalano.blogspot.com.

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