Author Robert Isbitts believes that investors should not simply invest in stocks and bonds. In fact, he's fairly critical of any individual holding a lot of bonds. People need to be proactive in planning for their retirement and to do so, they must be looking beyond the stock market. In doing this, they must avoid falling for the hype and misinformation that abounds about alternative investments. He will share the strategies that he has used with his clients and as a fund manager to develop an investment strategy that is profitable over time and allows both advisor and individual investor to withstand the highs and lows of stock market.
ROBERT A. ISBITTS is a Chief Investment Officer whose accomplishments and insights have been recognized at the national level. He started his career in 1986 and cofounded the South Florida investment firm Emerald Asset Advisors in 1998. He oversees investment strategy, the research process, and makes investment decisions for his firm′s managed assets. He is also the editor of the GreenThought$ newsletter, and an asset allocation mutual fund manager.