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Joseph J. Mertes
Joseph graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a B.A. in Political Science and then went on to receive a MBA from Wake Forest University. Utilizing the educational skills he received, he mastered and created his own business that specialized in the formation, acquisition and management of small business ventures. Capital formation, strategic business planning and control functions were key areas of responsibility. From venture capital he moved into working with troubled businesses through the restructure of balance sheets and capital formation.
In 1987 he concentrated on investing and trading techniques. Over the last twenty years he has managed significant accounts for investors, consulted with notable funds and during the last three years has been responsible for the training and education of individual investors globally. He has emphasized and assisted traders, investors and institutions on the importance of establishing a business approach to the trading arena. He is currently chief operating officer of a small hedge fund, consultant and educator.
Utilizing and stressing a methodology that is structured on information that derives directly from the markets and depicted in the Market Profile™ chart, he has experienced considerable success assisting others to understand the importance of executing a strategic, well managed approach to trading and investing.