Thomas S. Quealy, Jr., President/Chief Operating Officer, received his degree in economics and a certificate of minor in international business and world trade from State University of New York at Buffalo. He joined the company in 1989, is a member of the Investment Policy Committee, and contributes to the formulation of the firm’s overall investment strategy. In addition, Tom directs client service and business development efforts, and serves as a facilitator to educate clients on market trends and portfolio strategy.
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Nicholas Verbanic, Vice President/Portfolio Manager, graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo with an economics degree.  He joined the company in 1990 and serves on the Investment Policy Committee. He is involved in business development for the firm.  Nick also specializes in interpreting and implementing client investment objectives and helps to educate clients on market trends and portfolio strategy.
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Lawrence V. Whistler, CFA, Vice President/Chief Investment Officer, graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1990 with a degree in Business Administration.  He earned an MBA from Emory University in 1994 and worked for Merrill Lynch's Capital Markets Group until 2004.  Larry became a CFA charterholder in 2003, joined the company in 2006 and heads up the Investment Policy Committee and manages client portfolios.
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Jeremy B. Beck, Vice President/Portfolio Manager is the newest addition to the Nottingham team, having joined the firm as a portfolio manager and member of the investment committee in 2008. Previously, Jeremy worked at First Niagara Trust and Investment Services (formerly Niagara Investment Advisors) as a trader and then portfolio manager from 1999-2008. Jeremy chaired the trust investment management committee, and was responsible for the formulation and implementation of investment related polices and procedures.
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Christopher M. Hugar, Research Analyst graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York in May. Chris will support the portfolio managers in the development of investment themes and strategies as well as the performance of initial research on individual equity and exchange-traded fund opportunities.
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