Chicago Investment Professional Launches Emerging Advisory Firm: Keel Asset Management, LLC.CHICAGO -- Investment advisor, Mark W. Watson, announced the opening of Keel Asset Management, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control from its headquarters at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the largest futures exchange in the United States and the second largest exchange in the world for the trading of futures and options on futures. Center, 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606. Watson will serve as chairman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Chief Investment Officer of the minority-owned firm, which is registered as an Illinois business entity. Keel Asset Management is an employee-owned boutique firm that will use a relative value approach within mid-cap core and mid-cap value strategies. KEEL ASSET(sm) branded strategies are dedicated to investing in US stocks with market capitalizations between $250 million and $10 billion and fully diversified across all major industry sectors. The firm will focus on managing assets administered by a variety of institutions including corporate, public, Taft Hartley plans, and endowments/ foundations. Watson will lead a team of professionals whose complement of skills span the investment spectrum. Having previously worked together, the firm's employees are bound by their commitment to incorporate the best practices in investment management to benefit clients. In announcing the launch of the firm, Watson observed: "There remains a significant opportunity to develop and market first-tier products to the institutional marketplace to aid clients in meeting their return targets. Keel is poised to fill that need." Keel's core strength lies in Watson's significant experience and in his ability to assemble a dynamic investment team. Over the past 20 years, he has served as President and Senior Portfolio Manager of the Kenwood Group, Inc. in Chicago; Managing Director at Equinox Capital Management, LLC in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. ; Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Analyst at PPM America (US subsidiary of Prudential PLC in London); and Equity Analyst at First National Bank of Chicago (now JP Morgan Chase), where he launched his investment career. He earned an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Chicago, and holds a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree in Finance from the University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
Keel Asset Management, borrowing a nautical term to name the firm, is devoted to helping institutional clients chart a stable financial course to meet their investment objectives. The company's tag line, "NAVIGATE OPPORTUNITIES" reinforces that mission. KEEL ASSET(sm), NAVIGATE OPPORTUNITIES(sm) and the Keel Asset Logo are exclusive service marks owned by Keel Asset Management, LLC. For more information concerning Keel Asset Management, LLC, contact Mr. Watson at (312 466-7550); or visit its website at www.KEELASSET.com. |
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