The goal of ABOVE THE MADDENING CROWD...How to Avoid Being Destroyed by the Wall Street Market Machine is to fix misconceptions that have kept investors handicapped and in the dark for years, for in this world of investments, knowledge is power. In his book, Winkler discusses several key points, including:• Four investing myths that Wall Street wants you to believe;• The solution to break the cycle of fearful investing;• Industry marketing strategies to watch for that mislead investors;• How to see through the rhetoric and invest with confidence, no matter the economic client!!Easy to read, witty and laid out in a format that will keep readers engaged, this book opens with The Investor's Dilemma. Seven points, how to escape this cycle and concise answers to the problem are discussed--with a summary and a Q and A (which are both found at the end of each chapter!). Truly, this book is a must read that should be incorporated in everyone's library-from the seasoned investor to the new-especially for those who've been distressed by the current financial climate.Aptly put, Tom Black, Sales Trainer and Author of The Boxcar Millionaire shared, "Paul Winkler bridges the gap between Wall Street and the average investor."

Above the Maddening Crowd....How to Avoid Being Destroyed by the Wall Street Marketing Machine

Paul Winkler

Paul Winkler Inc.

"When it comes to personal finance, what you don’t know can hurt you. Paul Winkler has successfully set out to fix that. The only mystery is why someone didn’t write this book a long time ago."
—CHARLIE WHEELAN, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer and Policy Fellow Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth University. correspondent for The Economist, Author of Naked Economic, The Centrist Manifesto, 10 1⁄2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said, Naked Statistics, Introduction to Public Policy
“Paul Winkler has written a refreshing, interesting, and educational new book that lays the foundation for developing and maintaining an investment portfolio to meet your own personal goals. Because developing and maintaining such a portfolio is not easy and will require a great deal of behavioral discipline on your part over the years, it is important to follow Paul’s advice to do this by working with a qualified financial coach and using the process map he provides in the book rather than trying to do it by yourself.” —R.Lyman Ott, Ph.D Statistics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Senior Vice President Business Process Improvement and Biometrics, Merrell-National laboratories
“Do you want peace of mind with your investing strategy and desire escape from the all-too- common ‘Investor’s Dilemma?’ With the knowledge of a financial markets expert and skill of a master teacher, Paul Winkler demystifies the world of Wall Street in a manner that can both empower and bring comfort to every investor.” —James Hiatt Associate Vice President for Academic Programs / Dean, Skinner School of Business &amp; Technology / Professor, Business Trevecca Nazarene University
Paul Winkler is The Investor Coach, helping investors achieve peace of mind through intelligent investing. In his book, Paul discusses: <ul>
<li>Four investing myths that Wall Street wants you to believe.</li> <li>The solution to break the cycle of fearful investing.</li> <li>Industry marketing strategies to watch for that mislead investors.</li> <li>How to see through the rhetoric and invest with confidence, no matter the economic climate!</li> </ul>
Paul Winkler (ChFC®, RFC®, CLU®, LUTCF, CASL®, AAMS®, RICP) is the president and founder of Paul Winkler, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Paul began his career in the financial services industry in 1989 and has been published extensively in both industry and non- industry publications. He is the host of the long-running “Investor Coaching Show” on Supertalk 99.7 WWTN, which can also be found as a podcast on iTunes. For more information and to watch Paul’s “2-minute drills”—educational videos on investment topics, 2 minutes at a time—please visit us at: www.paulwinkler.com

Confident Investing: Why Blind Trust is a Poor Strategy

Business & Money

Winkler, Paul

Finance

Your Guide to Being Confident About Your Finances 
Do you wish you had a visual model of your finances so you could see all the parts of your financial plan in one place? In Confident Financial Planning, Paul Winkler provides this visual model and covers all the major aspects of a financial plan in easy-to-understand language, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions—without bogging you down with financial jargon. 
People fail to reach their financial goals for three primary reasons: a lack of knowledge, a lack of trust, and a lack of priorities. Confident Financial Planning is a guide map for the knowledge you need and advises you on whom to trust. It also walks you through an innovative process for discovering the purpose of your money, and then applying that purpose to your financial plan. Armed with knowledge and purpose, you will be a force toward your goals. 
Paul Winkler is a “solutionary” for families facing financial problems that they cannot solve on their own. 
— Anthony Boquet, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CLF®, FSCP®, LUTCF, FIC, 
vice president of education and business development, 
The American College of Financial Services 
Paul provides easy-to-follow steps and advice to get your financial house in order. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to further their knowledge of personal finance. 
— Dr. James Agee, professor, Skinner School of Business and Technology, Trevecca Nazarene University 
PAUL WINKLER began his career in the financial services industry in 1989 through insurance and mutual fund sales. But after discovering the academic research on investing, he felt compelled to start his own business. He has been the president and founder of Paul Winkler, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, since 1999.

Confident Financial Planning: How to Build, Protect, and Enjoy Your Money

Personal Finance

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