Frank Byrd, CFA
- Aug 7, 2015
Sheep Following Lemmings
Amen of the Week: “We all have to fight to maintain our unique style and taste in a world that would have us conform.” - Ralph Lauren ...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- Jul 31, 2015
Founder - CEO's Have Soul
Amen of the Week “…there are certain structural advantages that founders may have that can make their jobs easier than those of...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- Jul 24, 2015
Ignore Your Grumpy Uncle
My grandfather used to repeatedly say, “I’ve never met a rich pessimist.” I believed him until I moved to New York, where rich...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- Jul 17, 2015
Artificial Inflation of Growth Stocks?
Most people understand that bond prices rise when interest rates decline - and vice versa. (If this is news to you, we need to talk.) ...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- Jul 10, 2015
Greece for Our Engine?
This week I was catching up with a good friend who founded and built a successful lawn care company. He relayed a story that had...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- Jul 3, 2015
Happy 4th!
Happy 4th! Two of my great-grandparents came over from Ireland and another from Italy. Here's a salute to the outsiders and what they've...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- Jun 26, 2015
No Chance to Win?
Happy Friday! Last week Kirk Kerkorian passed away. If there’s anyone who understood risk and reward, it was surely him. (He was one of...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- Jun 19, 2015
"Overnight" Success
Amen of the Week This past year I've been inspired to read books by folks who have built great businesses. Last week I began Sam...
Frank Byrd, CFA
- May 5, 2015
A New Direction
Dear friends, I’m excited to announce a big pivot in my business. Since founding Fielder six years ago, I've been dedicated to serving...
