ACP AdvisorNet: Profile for Tom Cal, CFA

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)...

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...

Tom's Recent Answers

12 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...

12 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...

12 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...

12 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...

12 years ago

Can someone look over my business plan?

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