Citizens Advisers Adds Talent to Growth Strategy.PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Socially responsible investment management firm names Jonathan White, CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. , head of newly formed growth team and welcomes J. Michael Gallipo, CFA, to small- and mid-cap portfolios Citizens Advisers, Inc., investment adviser to Citizens Funds, today announced Jon White will head the firm's newly formed growth team and has brought J. Michael Gallipo on as co-portfolio manager on Citizens small-cap growth and mid-cap growth strategies. "Our team will be focused on identifying special companies we believe can demonstrate accelerated growth," said Jon White, CFA, chief market strategist Noun 1. market strategist - someone skilled in planning marketing campaigns strategian, strategist - an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) and portfolio manager of Citizens large-cap growth strategy. Joining Jon on the team is J. Michael Gallipo, who will co-manage the small- and mid-cap growth strategies with Jon White. "We were very pleased to recruit Michael Gallipo to Citizens. He has impressive credentials and significant experience selecting stocks in key growth industries," said Citizens President Sophia Collier Sophia Collier is the founder and chair of the Board of Directors of Citizens Advisers, Inc. and is the creator of the Citizens IndexSM, an index of socially responsible large-capitalization companies. , who will remain a co-manager on the small-cap growth strategy. Mr. Gallipo joins Citizens from Banknorth's Wealth Management group where he worked with Jon White and ran over 200 general equity and fixed-income portfolios. Prior to Banknorth he was portfolio manager for Monument Funds Group in Bethesda, MD. Mr. Gallipo earned his B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) An experienced financial analyst who has passed examinations in economics, financial accounting, portfolio management, security analysis, and standards of conduct given by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts. designation and has successfully completed the Chartered Market Technician Chartered Market Technician (CMT) is a professional designation that confirms proficiency in technical analysis of the financial markets. To hold the designation, membership in the Market Technicians Association is required. program. He is a member of the Boston and Vermont Security Analysts Societies, the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts and the Market Technicians Association The Market Technicians Association (MTA) is a non-profit, professional organization of technical analysts in the United States. The MTA seeks to educate the financial community and public, increase the use of technical analysis, and maintain high standards of expertise and ethics . Mr. Gallipo commented, "I am happy to be joining Citizens and working with Jon White again. Both the company and Jon have solid reputations in investment management. I look forward to focusing on accelerated growth companies, particularly in the mid- and small-cap areas because I believe these companies offer investors exceptional potential for appreciation." The views expressed are exclusively those of Citizens Advisers, Inc. and are not meant as investment advice. About Citizens Advisers Citizens Advisers has been a recognized leader in responsible investing since its founding in 1982. Using a unique proprietary research process, Citizens' mission is to generate superior returns by investing in companies that are fundamentally strong and demonstrate good corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while . Serving the needs of institutional and individual investors as well as financial intermediaries Financial intermediaries institution that provide the market function of matching borrowers and lenders or traders. , Citizens offers domestic and global equity, fixed-income and money market products. |
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