I have spent over twenty years learning and applying investment management techniques with a particular focus on protecting against income interruptions covering a variety of risk appetites and portfolio sizes. I also review and analyzes financial statements, assist on audits and prospect for new business relationships. Recently, I've been consulting on the new Opportunity Zone legislation enacted in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 and am seeking investors for a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund.Additionally, I operate as a small business owner in the form of a commercial cleaning franchise that I co-own and manage with my spouse.Born in Rock Island, IL., raised in Bettendorf, IA and am a graduate of Bettendorf High School. My educational pursuits took me to Drake University in Des Moines, IA where I was a 3-year starter and letterman in football , initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and graduated with a BS, Business Administration majoring in Finance with a concentration in Economics. I subsequently relocated to Minneapolis, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Master of Business Administration, majoring in Finance-Investment Management while working full-time in financial services . While in Minneapolis, I attained an extensive array of skills as an analyst and portfolio manager primarily involving derivatives and fixed income securities for institutional portfolios. I moved to Indianapolis, IN in 2004 to continue my career. Since arriving in Indianapolis, I've has immersed himself within my new community through church and a variety of organizations and activities.I attained the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation in September 2000 and am a member of the CFA® Society of Indianapolis. I am husband to Deidre Bishop-Brown and father to Jessica, Jayna and Jayden Brown. I enjoy reading (history, mysteries, economics, anything really!), weightlifting, sports and engaging in thought provoking discussions.