There are many indicators that market strategists have come up with over the history of the markets. If I listed all of them it would probably take up a full section of the newspaper. In the last 20 years of dissecting the markets and watching its activity on a daily basis, the only indicator that […]
The most common advice given to retirees is to invest in bonds, but 25 percent of the eldest respondents to a recent Gallup survey expect to outlive their nest egg, leaving them with the daunting prospect of social security as their sole income source. For retirees, structuring an investment mix to improve the safety of […]
After the first few days of trading to start 2016, I am sure this question is on the minds of many investors. The start of 2016 has been less than stellar for the stock market and I am sure it has caused some nervousness in the investment community. There are many problems in the world […]
I was sitting with a client and friend the other night and this question came up. I think this question is on the mind of many investors as oil has dropped from over $100 a barrel to below $40 a barrel as of today. If you have followed any of my previously published articles you […]
There was an article published in the Wall Street Journal on October 28, 2015, on this topic, and I wrote about this before but I feel it needs to be addressed again. The article states that 13 of the nation’s biggest life insurers use vacations and other prizes to reward agents for selling high-cost retirement-savings […]
The last article I wrote said the market made a bottom on August 24th. Now the question on everyone’s mind is “Is this market poised to breakout or is this really a fake out?” I am going to tell you that there has been a tremendous amount of improvement in the way the market is […]
If you are invested in the stock market or looking to invest, I am sure the title of this article is on your mind. I will tell you the market on August 24th was more oversold than it was during the 1987 market crash. On August 24th the S&P 500 was trading more than five […]
Back in April, I wrote an article titled “Is the Market due for a correction?” You can view this article on my blog at www.fogelcapital.com. Now that we are experiencing a market correction I think it’s important to go back and revisit some of the main points. Market corrections of 10 percent or more happen […]
Do you know the saying “If it sounds too good to be true it usually isn’t”? Upfront bonuses on annuity purchases have been around for a while now, and they probably are not going away anytime soon. I am here to shed some light on the truth behind the bonus that your Insurance agent or […]
I decided to write a follow up to my previous article titled, “Congress is Investigating Annuity Sales for good reason” because the response was significant. There are many investors out there who are in the same boat when it comes to annuities. The common denominator amongst everyone I spoke to is that none of them […]
TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
Deena Jones joined Fogel Capital Management in fall of 2018. Her role as Trust Administrator includes maintaining account administration, providing clients with exceptional service, and ensuring accuracy for billing and accounting. Deena graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and majored in Finance.
She also participated in the MBA program at Nova Southeastern University from 2010-2011. Deena has over 10 years in Banking, Customer Service, Sales, and Bank Operations experience. In addition, she holds the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor License.
TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
Email: Kelly.Rosario@fogelcapital.com
Kelly administers Trust & Guardianship assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Kelly’s responsibilities include paying bills, preparing accounting statements for guardianship accounts to be filed with the courts, and taking care of our clients’ needs. Kelly graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In addition to this, she has 20 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry having worked for PNC Wealth Management for 17 years before joining Fogel Capital Management. Kelly also graduated from the Florida Bankers Trust & Wealth Management School.
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES
Email: Sheila@fogelcapital.com
Sheila joined Fogel Capital Management in 2014 as an Account Analyst. She then transitioned into Trust Administrator and is now leading the Client Services Division. Sheila believes maintaining regular communication with clients is a key component among the services we provide. Sheila holds a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. Additionally, she has over 10 years of experience in customer service, budget management, and an extensive background in social services. She is also fluent in Spanish and provides training and support to the Trust Administration staff. Responsibilities include overseeing the yearly financial reporting required by the Court, ensuring we are in compliance with court decisions, and enhancing the customer service experience.
VP, PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR
Email: Casey.west@fogelcapital.com
Casey joined Fogel Capital Management in the Fall of 2016. As Trust Administrator, she worked very closely with the families of Special Needs Trust recipients. Her duties included preparing check requests, documenting all activity within trust accounts, preparing and filing annual accountings, and assisting our clients with any request they may have. Casey attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN and began her professional career working as accounts receivable coordinator, sales representative, and bookkeeper for two successful accessories companies. She is now an Investment Advisor on the Fogel Capital Team. She holds the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor License and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and decorum to our clients.
VP, PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR
Max joined Fogel Capital Management in the fall of 2022. As an Investment Advisor, Max works closely with our clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Max began his career in finance in 2019 as a Financial Analyst on the Merchant Capital team at Maxim Group where he advised pharmaceutical companies on raising capital through private placements. He quickly moved into traditional investment banking and joined Canaccord Genuity – Global Capital Markets, where he worked in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunication (TMT) division. During his time at Canaccord Genuity, Max advised on transactions totaling $350 million. In the summer of 2021, Max took on a role as a Senior Analyst at Madison Alley Global Ventures, where he provided expert advice on numerous transactions in the TMT sector. Max attended Indiana University, where he earned a Master of Science in Finance degree from the Kelley School of Business and a Bachelors of Science in Public Financial Management. He is registered as an investment advisor in Florida, New York, and New Jersey, and holds Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. Max's commitment to providing the highest level of service and expertise to our clients is evident in his work. He brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the team, and we are proud to have him as an Investment Advisor on the Fogel Capital Team.
VP, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Nick joined Fogel Capital Management in the spring of 2019, after graduating from the University of Florida with his Bachelor's Degree in Finance. He serves a variety of roles on the investment team, of which include assisting Fogel Capital’s Head of Trading in the management of client accounts, conducting extensive capital market research, and communicating personalized investment analysis to clients with regards to investment strategy, portfolio construction, individual security selection, and risk exposure. He holds the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor License and strives to provide personalized investment advice for each individual client. He has also furthered his knowledge and capabilities in portfolio management and asset valuation through his completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, where he is an active charter-holder.
MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF TRADING
Email: blaise@fogelcapital.com
Prior to joining FCM Blaise served as Director of Portfolio Trading at Smith Barney. Before joining Smith Barney he served as Vice President of Equity Derivatives at Lehman Brothers. In the early 1990’s he joined the Zenith Group, a hedge fund traded out of Greenwich Connecticut. Before joining the Zenith Group he spent several years at Paine Webber where he served as Vice President on the equity derivatives desk. Blaise started his career in 1987 with Citibank as a securities trader and developed artificial intelligence applications specific to investments.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Email: michael@fogelcapital.com
For over 20 years Michael Fogel has served as portfolio manager at Fogel Capital Management, Inc. He manages a diverse group of equity and fixed income portfolios for individuals, families, trusts, guardianships, corporations, and Native American governments. Before taking over as Chief Investment Officer for FCM he worked for Lehman Brothers as an equity derivatives and program trader. He was also employed by Prudential Securities as a Performance Analyst evaluating the overall performance of the firms recommended investment managers. Early in his career he was employed by Drexel Burnham Lambert in the Financial Systems and High Yield Department.
TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
Deena Jones joined Fogel Capital Management in fall of 2018. Her role as Trust Administrator includes maintaining account administration, providing clients with exceptional service, and ensuring accuracy for billing and accounting. Deena graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and majored in Finance.
She also participated in the MBA program at Nova Southeastern University from 2010-2011. Deena has over 10 years in Banking, Customer Service, Sales, and Bank Operations experience. In addition, she holds the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor License.
TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
Email: Kelly.Rosario@fogelcapital.com
Kelly administers Trust & Guardianship assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Kelly’s responsibilities include paying bills, preparing accounting statements for guardianship accounts to be filed with the courts, and taking care of our clients’ needs. Kelly graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In addition to this, she has 20 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry having worked for PNC Wealth Management for 17 years before joining Fogel Capital Management. Kelly also graduated from the Florida Bankers Trust & Wealth Management School.
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES
Email: Sheila@fogelcapital.com
Sheila joined Fogel Capital Management in 2014 as an Account Analyst. She then transitioned into Trust Administrator and is now leading the Client Services Division. Sheila believes maintaining regular communication with clients is a key component among the services we provide. Sheila holds a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. Additionally, she has over 10 years of experience in customer service, budget management, and an extensive background in social services. She is also fluent in Spanish and provides training and support to the Trust Administration staff. Responsibilities include overseeing the yearly financial reporting required by the Court, ensuring we are in compliance with court decisions, and enhancing the customer service experience.
VP, PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR
Email: Casey.west@fogelcapital.com
Casey joined Fogel Capital Management in the Fall of 2016. As Trust Administrator, she worked very closely with the families of Special Needs Trust recipients. Her duties included preparing check requests, documenting all activity within trust accounts, preparing and filing annual accountings, and assisting our clients with any request they may have. Casey attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN and began her professional career working as accounts receivable coordinator, sales representative, and bookkeeper for two successful accessories companies. She is now an Investment Advisor on the Fogel Capital Team. She holds the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor License and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and decorum to our clients.
VP, PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR
Max joined Fogel Capital Management in the fall of 2022. As an Investment Advisor, Max works closely with our clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Max began his career in finance in 2019 as a Financial Analyst on the Merchant Capital team at Maxim Group where he advised pharmaceutical companies on raising capital through private placements. He quickly moved into traditional investment banking and joined Canaccord Genuity – Global Capital Markets, where he worked in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunication (TMT) division. During his time at Canaccord Genuity, Max advised on transactions totaling $350 million. In the summer of 2021, Max took on a role as a Senior Analyst at Madison Alley Global Ventures, where he provided expert advice on numerous transactions in the TMT sector. Max attended Indiana University, where he earned a Master of Science in Finance degree from the Kelley School of Business and a Bachelors of Science in Public Financial Management. He is registered as an investment advisor in Florida, New York, and New Jersey, and holds Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. Max's commitment to providing the highest level of service and expertise to our clients is evident in his work. He brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the team, and we are proud to have him as an Investment Advisor on the Fogel Capital Team.
VP, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Nick joined Fogel Capital Management in the spring of 2019, after graduating from the University of Florida with his Bachelor's Degree in Finance. He serves a variety of roles on the investment team, of which include assisting Fogel Capital’s Head of Trading in the management of client accounts, conducting extensive capital market research, and communicating personalized investment analysis to clients with regards to investment strategy, portfolio construction, individual security selection, and risk exposure. He holds the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor License and strives to provide personalized investment advice for each individual client. He has also furthered his knowledge and capabilities in portfolio management and asset valuation through his completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, where he is an active charter-holder.
MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF TRADING
Email: blaise@fogelcapital.com
Prior to joining FCM Blaise served as Director of Portfolio Trading at Smith Barney. Before joining Smith Barney he served as Vice President of Equity Derivatives at Lehman Brothers. In the early 1990’s he joined the Zenith Group, a hedge fund traded out of Greenwich Connecticut. Before joining the Zenith Group he spent several years at Paine Webber where he served as Vice President on the equity derivatives desk. Blaise started his career in 1987 with Citibank as a securities trader and developed artificial intelligence applications specific to investments.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Email: michael@fogelcapital.com
For over 20 years Michael Fogel has served as portfolio manager at Fogel Capital Management, Inc. He manages a diverse group of equity and fixed income portfolios for individuals, families, trusts, guardianships, corporations, and Native American governments. Before taking over as Chief Investment Officer for FCM he worked for Lehman Brothers as an equity derivatives and program trader. He was also employed by Prudential Securities as a Performance Analyst evaluating the overall performance of the firms recommended investment managers. Early in his career he was employed by Drexel Burnham Lambert in the Financial Systems and High Yield Department.