Michael Zhuang, Chief Investment Scientist

Michael Zhuang is founder and chief investment scientist of of MZ Capital Management, LLC ("MZ Capital"), a registered investment advisor firm located in the suburb of Washington, DC.

Education

Michael earned masters degrees in both mathematics and computational finance from Carnegie Mellon University before embarking on a PhD in financial economics. His academic training well positioned him to devise scientific solutions to whatever investment issues.

Work experience

From 2000 to 2003, Michael was a senior trader with PG&E National Energy Group where he was responsible for starting the weather derivatives trading desk. He developed risk management guidelines and a suite of cutting-edge proprietary weather derivatives valuation software.

Prior to year 2000, Michael was a co-founder of Optionvol.com Inc., and a financial engineer with FIMAT, Societe Generale Group.

Civic involvements

Michael is involved with many civic and charitable organizations. He sits on China Advisory Board of Hope International, a global, faith-based, non-profit organization focused on poverty alleviation through microfinance. He is president of Vagabond Toastmasters Club; an active member of The Greater Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce, Betherda Chevy Chase Rotary Club. He also volunteers as instructor for the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program and as director of public relation for the Chinese Cultural and Community Services Center.

Misc

Michael blogs at The Investment Scientist, and can be reached at 301-519-8028. His monthly investment newsletter, also called The Investment Scientist, covers issues important to long term investment success and retirement planning.

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