ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kenneth
G. Winans is the president and founder of Winans International Investment
Management and Research. For more than 24 years, he has conducted extensive
investment analysis and designed innovative investment models and strategies. The
Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Forbes,
and USA Today have published much of his
investment research. Ken can be heard often on one of Los
Angeles’ most popular news radio station, CBS affiliate KNX (1070 AM).
“Ken
is by far the best stock market commentator that I’ve heard!”
KNX
Radio Listener, March 2005
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In
1992, Ken decided to leave a promising career with Merrill Lynch to launch
Winans International. From a spare room in his home, he started the company with
approximately $7 million in client assets. WI has approximately 115 investors
throughout the United States—personal portfolios, small-business retirement
plans, and nonprofit organization investments. As of March 31, 2006, WI’s
assets under management were $102 million.
He
is a member of the Market Technicians Association and completed the Chartered
Market Technician (CMT) accreditation program. Ken is also a member of the
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute. He served as adjunct faculty member
of the Graduate School of Business at St. Mary’s College of California from
1996-2001. He has a master degree in finance for University of San Francisco,
and a bachelor degree in business administration from the University of San
Diego.
In
2004, Ken and his wife Debbie founded The W Foundation, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to educating the public about the history and future benefits of space
exploration. In his spare time, Ken ski-races in the U.S. Ski Association’s
Masters Program, and collects artifacts from the U.S. space program and antique
stock certificates.
Ken
and Debbie are longtime residents of the San Francisco Bay area.