Invest Based on Research Not Emotions Investing should be based on research and not on emotions. As volatility creeps into the market, many investors tend to react to emotions rather than doing the homework necessary to make the correct investment decision. There are really only three choices to be made with any investment. Buy, sell, […]
Investing in a low-interest rate environment You have done a great job saving and building your nest egg for retirement, the problem is the day you retire interest rates are at an all-time low. We see this dilemma on a daily basis. Many of our clients who are retired and ones that are getting ready […]
Take tax losses if you have them It’s that time of year again. Tax loss selling time has crept up on us and it’s time to take advantage and sell your losers if you have any. The stock market has posted significant gains this year, so most investors do not have many losses. However, if […]
Are you thinking of purchasing a Variable Annuity or do you already own one? I would encourage you to do some homework before purchasing one, and if you already own one please have it reviewed and make sure you understand all the moving parts. Why? Annuities have high, on-going fees compared to traditional investments. With […]
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.