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Tom Cal, CFA

Advisor

Role and Company

Investment Manager and InvestmentAnalyst, Army Veteran, Investment Manager

Expertise

25 years experience in financial services

Location

San Francisco , CA

About Tom

Also see: www.linkedin.com/in/thomasical

* I am the manager of the "Veteran Mentor Network" group on LinkedIn. and I have successfully lead our growth to an active and constructive community of over 84,000 members who have self-identified with Veteran and mentoring. We typically add 2,000 or more new members each month.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Veteran-Mentor-Network-4466143/about

* I am currently self-employed managing an investment portfolio. I invest primarily in U.S. listed equities, and typically hold my investments for one-year or more.

* My current volunteer service includes mentoring Military Veterans and serving as a ski-instructor with Disabled Sports USA.

* I served 2 combat tours in Iraq (2004-2005 & 2008-2009).

* Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Investment Manager, Investment Analyst, Portfolio Manager

* Education: University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
BA, Political Science, Economics
BS, Finance

* Military Service: U.S. Army (Civil Affairs, 2001-2009; served 2 tours in Iraq)

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Articles by Tom

10 years ago

VCTP Syracuse Offers Free Certification Training, a Paid Exam Fee, Etc. to Veterans and Spouses

Below are a few questions for Veterans and mentors of Veterans.

Summary:

  • VCTP Syracuse (Veterans Career Transition Program at Syracuse)...

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10 years ago

4 Clear Steps to Creating Your 30-Second "Positioning Statement" (or "Elevator Pitch")

Summary: Your "positioning statement" (or "elevator speech") is a concise and effective communication that highlights your profession, expertise and environment...

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Tom's Recent Answers

13 years ago

How do I find a person to write my blog?

A few ideas. Please let me know what you think, and please post any follow-up questions or comments. 1. Define the...

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13 years ago

Here is a good link for Veteran Jobs.

Does anyone know of similar resources (e.g. career and reintegration coaches ) for Veterans seeking to transition to a non-government...

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13 years ago

How can I link my friends oil company with veterans seeking jobs?

Also post the jobs on craigslist, highlighting, in an appropriate and legal manner, the desire to hire military Veterans. Perhaps...

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13 years ago

Any suggestions on becoming a City Mayor?

Attend neighborhood, city, county, etc. meetings. Volunteer on local campaigns. Seek appointments to boards, committees, etc. also see: https://www...

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13 years ago

Can someone look over my business plan?

Utilize SCORE. http://www.score.org/topics/veteran_guards_reservists

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