Americans vacation in July. Europeans do it in August. No one goes anywhere in September. During the peak summer months, regardless of continent, the shops are crowded, the beaches are jammed, flights are overbooked, and hotels (if you can even find one with a vacancy) charge astronomical rates. Come September, beds are bargains, shops offer sales, and beaches are bare. Hint: … [Read more...] about See You in September
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Photo Album: Grandma Carrie
Pictured in this photograph is my Scotch-Irish grandmother, Carrie (O'Neal) Miller, the shining light in our family. Over the years, she wore a variety of hats: cook, nanny, housekeeper, nurse, and coach, among others. Many times she was gently teased about her height, or lack thereof. Petite at less than 5 feet, she and grandpa made an interesting pair, as he was over 6 feet … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Grandma Carrie
Michael Tumulty
Michael Tumulty has made his mark in Merrill Lynch, as a director of Global Equity Finance. He currently is the director of Client Service-Americas for Merrill Lynch Prime Brokerage. Tumulty joined Merrill Lynch in 2003. Prior to that he served as a managing director for Prime Broker Services with Bear Steams for 17 years. He has worked in total for 25 years servicing and … [Read more...] about Michael Tumulty
Sharon T. Sager
As a 20-year veteran of the financial securities industry, and UBS Financial Services Inc., Sharon Sager holds the title of senior vice president, investments. Sager previously worked in the textile industry having graduated from the College of Mount St. Vincent, Riverdale, New York with a bachelor's degree in fine art. Later, she obtained the certified investment management … [Read more...] about Sharon T. Sager
Michael P. Ryan
On July 1st, 2005, Michael Ryan took over for Mary C. Farrell as the sole chief investment strategist and head of the Wealth Management Investment Strategy & Research Group (WMIS & RG) for UBS Financial Services. Ryan has been with UBS and its predecessor firm Paine Webber since 1984. In 2004, Ryan and Farrell co-founded WMIS & RG, a fully integrated wealth … [Read more...] about Michael P. Ryan