ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF EASTERN NEW YORK, INC.

John D. Fox holds a BS from Fairfield University, MBA from the University of Connecticut, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.  Prior to joining Fenimore in 1996, John spent 10 years in the financial services industry as a financial analyst and life insurance executive.  John is a firm Principal, Director of Research, and Co-Manager of the FAM Value Fund.  He has been with the firm for 17 years.

Mr. Fox will discuss the current economic landscape as it correlates to equity and fixed income markets.  More specifically, he will discuss the ramifications of unemployment, inflation and recent tax changes on client portfolios.  Mr. Fox will also examine the real drivers for future growth of the U.S. economy including housing, energy and manufacturing.  Attendees will gain a better understanding of present and future real retruns when investing in the markets and learn how investors can protect and build long-term wealth.