• Learn About Government Bond Debt: UBS Bonds and Securities Expert Thomas McLoughlin Talks on Internet Radio

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    thomas-mclouglin-government-debt-expertTom McLoughlin is Head of Municipal Research, leading research and strategy efforts within the municipal bond market. He currently serves as a member of the Wealth Management Research Management Committee.

    Prior to joining UBS, Tom spent more than 25 years in the public finance field, most recently as CEO of National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation. Prior to his tenure at National, he held a number of positions at MBIA Insurance Corp., including head of Global Public Finance and manager of the U.S. Western Region based in San Francisco.

    Before joining MBIA, he served as a Vice President at Legg Mason where he advised local governments throughout the U.S. on the sale of municipal bonds. Prior to his tenure at Legg Mason, he was an Assistant Director of the Government Finance Officers Association and a Credit Analyst in Public finance at Moody’s Investors Service. Tom began his career as a staff member in the New York State Senate and the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment.

    He is a former chairman of the California Society of Municipal Analysts, former Governing Board Member of the National Federation of Municipal Analysts, and a member of the Society of Municipal Analysts.

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  • Vlad Kogan, Ph.D. at University of San Diego

    Listen to Podcast of the Show Vlad Kogan Ph.D. (candidate) at UCSD and co-author of the book Paradise Plundered; Fiscal Crisis and Governance Failures in San Diego joined the show. LISTEN TO PODCAST Listen to a podcast of Vlad Kogan’s interview!
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  • Year End Planning Guide for 2011

    “While you prepare to close the books on 2011, you should take a moment to consider your investment and tax planning. The inevitable debates in the upcoming election year surrounding the economy and national debt will likely lead to changes in tax policy. In the meantime, there is opportunity for individuals to take advantage of ...
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  • 2011 Year End Tax Planning for Small Businesses

    Listen to Podcast of the Show Certified Public Accountant, Dru Brannen joined the show to talk about 2011 year end tax issues for small businesses. John Drulane (“Dru”) Brannen, CPA, is a founding Partner with Friedman Brannen LLP. For more than three decades, Dru has provided multi-level tax and tax consulting services to individuals and all forms ...
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  • Carl Sheeler of Business Valuation LTD

    Listen to Podcast of the Show Richard and Joe are joined in studio by Carl Sheeler, managing partner of Business Valuation LTD and Allison Appraisals. Carl Sheeler earned a Ph.D. in finance in 2004 from the Union Institute and University. After his decade long career as a U.S. Marine officer, Carl joined the ranks of Business Valuations, ...
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