February Meeting: Economic and Investment Outlook

The February chapter meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm  at Pal's Cabin in West Orange, NJ. The Executive Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm followed by Dinner at 7:00. The guest speaker – back by popular demand -- is G. Scott Clemons, Chief Investment Strategist for Brown Brothers Harriman’s Wealth Management Business, who will talk about the 2012 Economic and Investment Outlook for business, real estate and other investments.

Mr. Clemons, who received his BA in Classics magna cum laude from Princeton University, joined Brown Brothers Harriman in 1990.  He has held a variety of roles within BBH's investment management business, including as an analyst and portfolio manager of European and Asian equities, based both in New York and London, and as a lead manager of domestic equity management.  A Chartered Financial Analyst, and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the CFA Institute, he is the firm's primary writer and speaker on topics related to the financial markets and wealth management.  Mr. Clemons sits on the advisory boards of the Morgan Library and Museum, the Princeton University Library, the Grolier Club, and the Getty Research Institute. He is also a director of the Research Corporation, America's oldest foundation dedicated to the advancement of science.

Scott Clemons' presentation last year was widely acclaimed, and his return this year highly requested.  Considering the state of the economy going into this election year, Scott is sure to provide interesting insights of benefit to us all.

The program qualifies for one hour of ASA Continuing Education Credit. Dinner is $35 person.  Please RSVP Chapter Vice President Lynn Magnusson, ASA  by phone (973-425-1550), fax (973-425-1553) or email, and mail her your check payable to "ASA Northern New Jersey Chapter 73" by Friday, February 24, 2012.