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Nicholas Kaiser MBA
Chairman, Director,
Portfolio Manager, and Global Strategist
Nicholas Kaiser, Chairman, was born in Bellingham in 1946. Mr. Kaiser graduated from Yale College, with a degree in economics and obtained his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1968, with dual majors in International Economics and Finance. Mr. Kaiser purchased control of Unified Management Corporation (Indianapolis) in 1976, and built it into a mid-sized investment management and brokerage firm. After selling Unified to a major insurance company, he returned to Bellingham and founded Saturna Capital in 1989.
Mr. Kaiser and his children control Saturna Capital through its voting stock. He is Saturna's global investment strategist. He serves Amana Mutual Funds Trust as trustee and president.
Mr. Kaiser's industry activities include service with the Investment Company Institute (past Governor), CFA Institute (past chapter president), Financial Planning Association (past chapter president), and No-Load Mutual Fund Association (past national president). He currently serves on the volunteer boards of Franklin Academy and the Mt. Baker Foundation. He supports a range of non-profit activities, such as the Kaiser Professorship in International Business at Western Washington University. A commercial pilot (retired), ocean sailor, and avid skier, he reads and travels extensively.
Mr. Kaiser was Northwest Business Monthly's Business Person of the Year in 2006, and received Whatcom Business Alliance's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.
Phelps McIlvaine
Vice President, Director
and Portfolio Manager
Phelps McIlvaine, Vice President, joined Saturna Capital in 1993. He serves Saturna as Portfolio Manager and a Research Analyst for Idaho Tax-Exempt Fund, Sextant Short-Term Bond Fund, Sextant Bond Income Fund, and Sextant Core Fund. He also acts as Director for Saturna's wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary, Saturna Brokerage Services. Mr. McIlvaine was born in Illinois in 1953, and has a BA in economics (University of Denver, 1975 Phi Beta Kappa).
Mr. McIlvaine entered the investment business in 1976 and traded US bond and derivative markets from 1977 to 1986 for commercial banks in Boston and Chicago. From 1987 to 1993 he managed fixed income derivative hedge funds in Chicago and London. He serves on the Endowment Committees of the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association and the Bellingham Interfaith Coalition.
Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
Bryce Fegley MS, CFA®, CIPM®
Senior Investment Analyst
Bryce Fegley, MS, CFA, CIPM, Senior Investment Analyst & Sextant Global High Income Fund Portfolio Manager, joined Saturna Capital in 2001 and worked in brokerage/trading and later as an investment analyst. Beginning in 2010, he spent two years as President of our Malaysian subsidiary, Saturna Sdn Bhd, directing its research and fund management operations. In 2012 he returned to Saturna Capital headquarters. Prior to joining Saturna, Mr. Fegley worked in brokerage operations in Seattle from 1997-2000. Originally from upstate New York, he studied at the University of Colorado at Boulder earning his BA in English Literature. Mr. Fegley earned an MS in Computational Finance and Risk Management from the University of Washington in December 2017. His volunteer activities include a board role with the Whatcom Family YMCA. His hobbies include reading and playing piano, traveling with his family, bicycling, and cooking.
Patrick Drum MBA, CFA®, CFP®
Patrick T. Drum, Senior Investment Analyst and Saturna Sustainable Bond and Amana Participation Funds Portfolio Manager joined Saturna Capital in October 2014. He is a former adjunct professor of finance for the Sustainable MBA Program at the Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI) currently known as Presidio Graduate School. Mr. Drum holds a BA in economics from Western Washington University and an MBA from Seattle University Albers School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a Certified Financial Planner®.
Prior to joining Saturna Capital, Mr. Drum led environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research and was director of fixed income portfolio management since 2007 with a private account group at UBS Institutional Consulting Services specializing in investment management for global conservation and national wildlife park endowments as well as sustainable-social screened client portfolios. He is a former Chair of the United Nation's Principles for Investment (UNPRI) Fixed Income Outreach Subcommittee and a current member of the UNPRI's Bondholder Engagement Working Group (BEWG), an advisory committee working to elevate important ESG considerations and best practices among issuers and investors.
Mr. Drum's past experience also includes business valuation at Moss Adams and portfolio management at Washington Mutual Bank. He lives in Bellingham and is a proud father of two. He enjoys sea kayaking, hiking, and being part of the Pacific Northwest community. Mr. Drum is a member of the board of trustees to the Museum of Glass in Tacoma and a member of Rotary.
Chris Lang CFA®
Vice President, Saturna Brokerage Services
Senior Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager
Chris Lang, Vice President – Saturna Brokerage Services, Senior Investment Analyst, and Portfolio Manager, joined Saturna Capital in February 2005. Mr. Lang graduated from Western Washington University in August of 2004 with a BA in Business Administration – Finance and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder. Mr. Lang enjoys fishing, skiing, backpacking, cooking, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Sean Spurgin CIPM®
Securities Data Manager
Sean Spurgin, Securities Data Manager and Portfolio Analyst, joined Saturna Capital in March of 2011. He earned a BA in Finance, with a minor in Economics, from Western Washington University. He formerly worked as a reimbursement analyst in the insurance industry. Raised in Yakima, WA, his hobbies include playing golf, running, hiking, and fishing. Sean also enjoys soccer, having played on the Wenatchee Valley College soccer team.
Christopher E. Paul MBA, CFA®
Christopher E. Paul, Senior Investment Analyst, joined Saturna Capital in August 2016. He earned an MBA Finance from New York University and a BS Computer Science from Syracuse University. Mr. Paul is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and Portfolio Manager of the Sextant Core Fund. His experience includes research and management positions at asset management firms and investment banks, as well as finance and operations roles at technology companies. Outside of work, Mr. Paul is either reading or outdoors exploring the Pacific Northwest with his family.
Elizabeth Alm CFA®
Elizabeth Alm, Senior Investment Analyst, joined Saturna Capital in April of 2018. Originally from Connecticut, she graduated from New York University with degrees in Economics and Anthropology including field work completed in Luxor, Egypt.
Prior to joining Saturna, Ms. Alm spent 11 years at Wells Fargo Asset Management as a senior research analyst focusing on high yield municipal bonds. As part of her previous role, she also worked on the management of several municipal SMA strategies. Ms. Alm is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder.
Outside of work she enjoys mountaineering, photography, and international travel.
Sameer S. Sarmast MS
Regional Manager and Financial Planner
Sameer S. Sarmast, Regional Manager and Financial Planner, joined Saturna Capital in October of 2018. Sameer was born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. He earned his BS degree in Finance along with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Rutgers University. He then completed his MS degree in Leadership from Northeastern University in Boston, MA where he was also inducted into the Sigma Epsilon Rho Honor Society. Sameer stays connected to the Rutgers community through the Rutgers University Muslim Almuni Association where he served as the Treasurer and Public Relations Officer in 2010 – 2011.
Sameer has over 15 years of experience within the Financial Services industry. His background includes roles in Retail, Banking, and Wealth Management. Previous to Saturna, he worked for Wachovia Bank and JPMorgan Chase. As a Vice President and Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan Chase, Sameer managed investments for affluent clients primarily throughout New York City Metro area. Sameer currently holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses along with a New Jersey State Life Insurance producer's license.
Sameer is also known for his passion for food, specifically Halal Cuisine. Since launching his YouTube Channel, "Sameer's Eats," in 2010 as he has gained a loyal following. Sameer truly enjoys traveling to try different foods then sharing his experiences with his fans. Sameer has been recognized for his efforts in promoting Halal cuisine through several news outlets and publications such as Fios1 News, Fusion, Al-Jazeera, and the U.S. State Department. Aside from his food escapades, Sameer values his time with his family throughout the east coast especially with his three nephews!
Sameer also volunteers his time at Smile For Charity, a local food pantry and at different relief events as the opportunities to serve arise. As a former Reserve Police Officer, Sameer is an active member with the N.J. State Law Enforcement Officer's Association and the National Police Defense Foundation.
Samantha McGarrity
Samantha McGarrity, Investment Associate, joined Saturna Capital in February of 2018. She graduated from Western Washington University in June of 2012 with a BA in Psychology. Samantha has worked in the finance industry since 2013. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, and adventuring with her family in their school bus that they are converting into a skoolie.
Bianca Oliveros MS
Assistant Private Accounts Manager
Bianca Oliveros, Assistant Private Accounts Manager, joined Saturna Capital in November 2020. Originally from Manila, Philippines, she graduated from Baruch College – Zicklin School of Business in 2018 with a BBA in Finance with a concentration in Investment Banking. She completed her MS in Financial Management – Investment Analysis from Boston University in 2020. Prior to joining Saturna, Bianca worked for Giorgio Armani Corporation as an A/P Coordinator. Outside of work, she is a member of the New York Road Runners—joining races to fund various causes. She enjoys running, hiking, baking, and traveling.
Institutional Investing Services
Craig Churman MBA, AIF®
Vice President — Product Development and Director
Craig Churman, Vice President, Product Development, joined Saturna in August 2011. He is a graduate of West Virginia University, with a BS in Business Administration, and has an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Churman earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary ® Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies in 2013. Prior to Saturna, he spent ten years in sales and product development at PNC Global Investment Services, transitioning to Bank of New York Mellon when it acquired PNC GIS in July 2010. With over thirty years of experience in financial services, Mr. Churman has held positions in client services, product development, mergers and acquisitions, and finance, at firms such as Federated Investors, BISYS, and Invesmart. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Churman is the father of two, an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, and an active supporter of mission work, particularly Youth With A Mission, an international volunteer organization.
Matt Ward
Distribution and Client/Broker Relations
Matt Ward, Distribution and Client/Broker Relations, joined Saturna in April of 2002. Matt graduated from Western Washington University where he studied Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He is a happily married father of two, and is an avid golfer.
Through Saturna's wide network of broker dealers and intermediaries, Matt handles the distribution of the Saturna Sustainable, Amana, and Sextant Mutual Funds. He manages various wholesale relationships and is Saturna's main point of contact for dealer selling agreements. Matt also provides ongoing support to various investment advisors, in addition to Saturna's sales team, wholesale operations, and transfer agency.
Gus Grefthen
Investment Product Wholesaler
Gus Grefthen, Investment Product Wholesaler, joined Saturna in 2019. A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Gus graduated from Western Washington University in 2010 with a degree in Kinesiology. Prior to joining Saturna, Gus was a Financial Adviser with Edward Jones. He enjoys hiking, snowboarding, cycling, camping, and soccer. An avid dog lover, he tries to bring his dog Mishka on every adventure he can.
Islamic Investment Group
Owaiz Dadabhoy
Director of Islamic Investing
Owaiz Dadabhoy, Director of Islamic Investing & Islamic Investment Group Manager, joined Saturna Capital in August of 2008. Raised in Southern California, he earned a BA in Business Administration from California State University at Fullerton. Mr. Dadabhoy spent over 15 years at Wells Fargo and was most recently a District Manager in Long Beach. Prior to that, he was Senior Sales Director for Wells Fargo's Wealth Management group in Los Angeles where he managed six Sales Directors and led a team of over 200 licensed bankers. Mr. Dadabhoy is active with charitable and community activities, co-founding the UPLIFT Charitable Corporation in 2006. He is married with two children and enjoys spending time with his family in various outdoor activities.
Amjad Quadri
Amjad M. Quadri, Regional Manager, joined the Chicago office of Saturna Capital in June 2015. He brings experience in Islamic banking, including business and product development. Previous employers include Guidance Financial (Chicago) and University Bank (Ann Arbor MI). He has a BS in Information Decision Sciences from the University of Illinois.
Haitham Al-Sayed
Haitham Al-Sayed, Regional Manager, joined Saturna Capital in July of 2016. He earned his BA in Social Sciences/Pre-Med at the University of California – Irvine and MBA in International Finance and Management from Thunderbird, School of Global Management. With over 15 years experience in the financial services industry, Haitham has held several roles, including Senior Private Banker, Affluent Sales Director, and VP – Regional Private Bank Manager at his time with Wells Fargo, and most recently as a Wealth Management Director at TIAA prior to joining Saturna Capital. Mr. Al-Sayed is active with charitable and community activities, including serving as a board member of the Irvine Children's Fund. He is married with two children and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling the globe, and soccer.
Chris Fankhauser
Chief Operations Officer & Director
Chris Fankhauser, Chief Operations Officer, is a 1995 graduate in Political Science from Western Washington University. His adaptability and problem solving skills were developed in travel industry jobs before joining Saturna Capital in December 1996. Starting as a part-time system operator, Mr. Fankhauser is now responsible for the daily operation of investor and brokerage services as well as fund accounting. His favorite leisure activities are running, skiing, cooking and reading.
Melissa VanderYacht
Melissa VanderYacht, Accounting, joined Saturna Capital upon graduation in Business and Finance from Western Washington University in April 1996. A Lynden native and college varsity sports team captain, Melissa is currently a full-time mother and works for Saturna part-time. She also continues to volunteer in the community.
Investor Services Representative
Luke Robinson, Fund Accounting Manager & Investor Services, joined Saturna Capital in February 2007. Mr. Robinson graduated from Western Washington University in June of 2006 with a BS degree in Political Science. He enjoys hiking, barbecues, shooting pool and being with friends.
Rochelle Wolber CMFC®
Middle Office/Fund Administration
Rochelle Wolber, Middle Office/Fund Administration, joined Saturna Capital in January 2008. Ms. Wolber graduated in 2002 from Bowling Green State University with a BS in Mathematics. Prior to Saturna, she worked in the social work field helping individuals obtain housing. In her spare time, she enjoys her family, the outdoors, traveling, and serving her community.
Rebecca Rogge
Lead Fund Accountant
Rebecca Rogge, Lead Fund Accountant and Investor Services Representative, joined Saturna Capital in October 2011. Ms. Rogge graduated from Western Washington University with a BA in Finance and a minor in Accounting in June 2008. In her spare time she does crossfit and enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, hanging out with friends, and wine tasting.
Senior Fund Accountant
Luke Moore, Senior Fund Accountant and Investor Services Representative, joined Saturna Capital in February 2014. He is a graduate of Western Washington University, where he studied Accounting, Finance, and Management Information Systems. In his spare time, Luke enjoys trips to the gym, sports/athletics, reading, playing chess, and most outdoor activities. His favorite meal of the day is breakfast.
Josh Hungerford
Josh Hungerford, Senior Fund Accountant and Investor Services Representative, joined Saturna Capital in February of 2015. Mr. Hungerford graduated from Trinity Western University with a BA in Business Administration majoring in Finance in 2001. Outside of the office, Josh enjoys board gaming, soccer, his Church, and learning about local history.
West Lytle
Dealer Services and Fund Treasury Management
West Lytle, Dealer Services and Fund Treasury Management, joined Saturna Capital in April 2015. He graduated from WWU in 2014 with a BA in Psychology with an emphasis on cognitive psychology and a minor in communications. In his spare time, Mr. Lytle enjoys spending time with his wife, sports, hiking, swimming, and fishing. He is an avid reader, enjoying the genres of fantasy and behavioral economics.
Megan Troupe
Fund Administrator and Treasury Associate
Megan Troupe, Fund Administrator and Treasury Associate, joined Saturna Capital in March 2020. She graduated from Western Washington University in June 2019 with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Psychology. In her spare time, Megan enjoys reading, hiking, running, baking, cooking, coaching volleyball, and being outdoors.
Patrick Topor-Madry
Mutual Fund Systems Operator
Patrick Topor-Madry, Mutual Fund Systems Operator, joined Saturna Capital in May 2020. He graduated from the University of Washington with honors and a BA in History, minoring in Classical Studies. He is currently working on an MBA with a focus on Computer and Information Security from Northcentral University. A native of Washington state, he lived in King county before moving to Bellingham in September 2019. He has worked as a tutor, a lifeguard, a supervisor, and an assistant rowing coach. He enjoys playing native American flute, reading about history and gastronomy, writing, and hiking around the Pacific Northwest.
John Corrieri MBA
Vice President of Retirement Plan Services
John Corrieri, Vice President of Retirement Plan Services, joined Saturna in September 2020. He earned an MBA from Babson College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. Prior to Saturna, he served in leadership and management roles at Genworth Financial, Prudential Retirement, and Fidelity Investments. Mr. Corrieri's broad experience with Defined Contribution (DC) plans includes launching the first variable annuity investment option designed specifically for DC plans and leading award-winning strategic marketing efforts.
Michael Adams ERPA®, QPA, CPFA
Employer Services Manager
Michael Adams, Employer Services Manager, joined Saturna Capital in October 2011. He relocated to Bellingham from Tacoma, Washington in 2006 to attend Western Washington University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with a concentration in Early Modern European History. While in school, Michael also worked part-time at the Whatcom Family YMCA and at Haggen Fairhaven Market, and continued to work at the YMCA after graduating until joining Saturna Capital. In his spare time, Michael enjoys reading, spending time with his wife, son, and daughter, and enjoying all of the outdoor activities that Bellingham has to offer.
Sonya Luhm QKA
Employer Services Lead Agent
Sonya Luhm, Employer Services Lead Agent, joined Saturna Capital in February 2015.
Megan Lewis
Employer Services Administrator
Megan Lewis, Employer Services Administrator, joined Saturna Capital in March of 2018 after 20 years in the restaurant industry. She graduated from Whatcom Community College with an Associates in Arts and Sciences. In her spare time, Megan enjoys spending time in nature with her husband and three daughters. Megan is passionate about community and loves to learn about history by reading and listening to audio books.
Nick Vitalis
Defined Contribution Plan Specialist
Nick Vitalis, Defined Contribution Plan Specialist, joined Saturna Capital in October of 2018. He graduated in June 2018 with a BA in Journalism and a minor in music, and rowed in college for four years. Outside of work, Nick enjoys skiing, exercising, international travel, playing rugby for Chuckanut Bay RFC, hiking with friends and his dog Edmund, composing music and poetry, and cooking from scratch.
Taylor Ulsh
Taylor Ulsh, Employer Services Administrator, joined Saturna in October of 2019. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2016 with a BS in Accountancy and an Undergraduate Certificate in International Business. Prior to joining Saturna, Taylor worked for Charles Schwab and The Skagit Casino Resort. In his free time, Taylor enjoys traveling, walking by the water, reading, and spending time with close friends.
Saturna Sdn. Bhd. — Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Shahariah Binti Shaharudin
Shahariah Binti Shaharudin, President, Saturna Sdn Berhad (SSB) joined Saturna in October 2018. She received her BA degree in Business Studies from Knox College, Illinois and Master of Arts in Economics from University of Illinois, Springfield. Shahariah has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of fund management, stockbroking, and commercial banking. Prior to joining SSB, she was the Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Islamic Investors Berhad. Shahariah started her career in a commercial bank and later joined a stockbroking company overseeing both the stockbroking and futures broking business. She also worked for a fund management house under Strategic Business and Market Development Division where her core responsibility was sourcing business and servicing both retail and wholesale clients ranging from unit trusts, corporate and government agencies to insurance companies. She is currently a holder of the Capital Market Services Representatives License for fund management. Close
Zahid Siddique
Senior Equity Analyst
Zahid Siddique, Senior Equity Analyst, joined Saturna Sdn Bhd in September 2015. He has over ten years of equity research, portfolio management, and business development experience. Prior to Saturna, Mr. Siddique was an associate portfolio manager and the head of industrials equity research at Gabelli Asset Management in New York. More recently, he was based in Dubai, where he focused on business development activities in the Middle East. Mr. Siddique holds a BA in Mathematics from Hamilton College and a BS and MBA from Columbia University. Outside of work, Mr. Siddique loves to travel with his wife and two children.
Jane Chia
Jane Chia, Head of Operations, joined Saturna Sdn Bhd in April 2013. She is a holder of an Advance Diploma from The Association of International Accountants (AIA). Jane Chia has 23 years experience with 17 years in the Capital Markets Industry. Prior to joining Saturna, she worked as Senior Accounts Executive in the Trading and Services industry for 6 years and subsequently joined PhillipCapital Group of Malaysia, serving various positions in Administration, Human Resources, Head of Operations (asset management, unit trust and derivatives business), and Head of Finance. She enjoys spending time with her family, trekking, travelling, and contributes to charitable societies like Lions Club and Tzu Chi Foundation.
Ku Muhammad Nasir Ku Mohamed
Ku Muhammad Nasir Ku Mohamed, Compliance Officer, joined Saturna Sdn Bhd in January 2011. He has more than 12 years experience in the capital markets industry and previously held dual trading licenses as a Dealers' Representative and Futures Brokers' Representative. Prior to joining Saturna, he served asset management firms and futures broker houses in a compliance capacity. He also has stock market and financial futures trading experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Accounting from the University of Hull, United Kingdom. His hobbies include photography, reading, travel and music.
Phut Chit Wan (Nicole)
Administration and Servicing
Phut Chit Wan (Nicole), Administrator and Personal Assistant, joined the Malaysian subsidiary in 2006. She graduated with a Diploma in Private Secretarialship. She has more than 15 years' experience in junior and executive positions, substantially as an administrator and management support staff in subsidiaries of two international companies. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, movies, travelling, and playing netball.
Wan Nurul Aimi Wan Darman
Accounts/Operations Executive
Wan Nurul Aimi Wan Darman, Accounts/Operations Executive, joined Saturna Sdn Bhd in August 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia and started her career in an insurance company in 2007 before working with a unit trust company in charge of fund operations and accounts reporting. Prior to joining the team, she was an accounts executive in a retail and advertisement company. Aimi enjoys traveling with family and friends in her spare time.
Mustafa Aydemir
Mustafa Aydemir, Senior Investment Analyst joined Saturna in March 2017. Born in Friedrichshafen, Germany, he graduated from University of Esslingen with a degree in Industrial Engineering (magna cum laude). Mustafa previously worked in the business consulting practice of Arthur Andersen in Stuttgart and the technology consulting division at SAP in Walldorf, Germany. Following the sun, he then moved to the Arabian Gulf, working in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for major Oil & Gas companies including Aramco, Sabic, and GPIC.
Mustafa is a Certified Islamic Professional Accountant by Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and holds an Advance Diploma in Islamic Finance from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). After moving to Malaysia in , he graduated from the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) and is a Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance. Mustafa is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIUM), currently in his final year, as well as a CFA Level 2 candidate. He has six years' experience as a researcher in economics and finance as well as ten years' experience in management consulting. He loves scuba diving and is a passionate follower of Formula 1.
Nur Nasheera Nasaruddin
Fund Accounting / Operations Executive
Nur Nasheera Nasaruddin, Fund Accounting / Operations Executive, joined Saturna in July 2018. She holds a professional accounting qualification, ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), from Sunway University College, Ipoh. Prior to completing her professional studies, she worked as an Audit Assistant at an audit firm. Nasheera enjoys travelling with her family and reading in her spare time.
Nurhawa Adzhar
Nurhawa Adzhar, Fund Accounting / Operations Executive, joined Saturna in January 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Kuala Lumpur (Business School) and started her career as an account assistant at an accounting firm prior to joining Saturna. Hawa enjoys watching movies, travelling and spending time with her family.Nurhawa Adzhar Close
Mohd Ezani bin Abu Yazid
Director of Institutional Sales and Marketing
Mohd Ezani bin Abu Yazid joined Saturna Sdn Bhd in June 2020 as Director of Institutional Sales and Marketing, bringing with him more than twenty five years of experience in the areas of fund management, finance, and commercial banking. He received his tertiary education with University Putra Malaysia and is a qualified Capital Markets Services Representative's License holder under Securities Commission Capital Markets Services. Prior to joining SSB, he worked for RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd, Kenanga Investors Berhad, Southern Bank Asset Management Sdn Bhd, and BHLB Asset Management Sdn Bhd . During his fund management career, he has also been involved in sourcing business and servicing wholesale clients ranging from corporation to governments and government-linked agencies.
Tian Ming HUANG MBA, CFA®
Tian Ming joined Saturna Sdn Bhd in November 2020. He has more than 14 years experience in regional public equities analysis and portfolio management, all of which were gained in Navis Fund Managers Ltd, a Kuala Lumpur based investment firm. He has also had stints in the Malaysian Central Bank and one of the country's largest family offices. He holds a BA in Economics and MA degree from University of Cambridge, UK, and a MBA in Finance from Columbia University, New York, USA. He has also been a CFA charterholder since 2000. For leisure, he likes to spend time with his family, read, travel, and cook. He is also an avid follower of the English Premier League.
Muhammad Fadhil Al Nassir
Equity Analyst
Muhammad Fadhil Al Nassir, Equity Analyst, joined Saturna in March 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom. Prior to joining Saturna, he started his career in the telecommunications industry with Celcom Axiata as a tax associate in charge of indirect taxes and management of fixed assets. His hobbies include swimming, cycling, and running.
Jane Carten MBA
President, Director,
Jane Carten, President and Director, joined Saturna Capital in June 1997. Ms. Carten graduated from Western Washington University with an MBA and undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Business. As President, Jane oversees Saturna's daily operations and directs Saturna's internal and external information systems, managing the technology and marketing activities. She also directs Saturna's continuing education program and the philanthropic efforts of the firm. Ms. Carten currently serves on the ICI Board of Governors and as Chair of ICI's Small Funds Committee, on the SEC's Asset Management Advisory Committee, and on the Board of the Whatcom Business Alliance. She is active in the Bellingham Bay Rotary, is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization, and is a former member of the Whatcom Museum Children's Advisory Board. She is a founder and former director of the nonprofit OpenAccess Internet Services and is a Bellingham Sister Cities member and contributor. She enjoys her family, cooking, and wildlife, as well as international travel and fine and theatre arts.
Kalen Hanna MBA, CPA®
Kalen Hanna, Chief Financial Officer, joined Saturna Capital in August 2009. He earned a BA in International Business from Western Washington University in 2006 and an MBA in Finance from Strayer University in 2010. Previously, he worked as a branch manager of an industrial supply company. Since joining Saturna, Kalen has been a Fund Accountant and a Systems Analyst. From 2012 to 2018, Kalen lead Saturna's Employer Services department. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, working on projects around the house, cooking, and running.
Kevin Dalrymple CPA®
Kevin Dalrymple, Controller, joined Saturna in May 2010. Mr. Dalrymple graduated with honors from Western Washington University with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and also holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. A native of California, Mr. Dalrymple lived in the Czech Republic for 10 years before moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2003. Mr. Dalrymple's career includes seven years of experience editing investment research for European banks. He enjoys studying foreign languages, cinema and literature; international travel; cooking; and spending time with his family.
Stephanie Ashton MBA
Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility
Stephanie Ashton, Business Analyst and Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, joined Saturna Capital in 2012. As Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility she develops Saturna's internal sustainability initiatives, manages sustainability reporting, and contributes to overall sustainability strategy.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor's Degree in English (2006) and an MBA (2020) from Western Washington University. Her professional background includes eight years in legal support as well as non-profit experience. She is passionate about a number of sustainability issues – notably sustainable agriculture and local food – and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Sustainable Connections. In her spare time, Stephanie is an avid cook and enjoys literature, film, and fine art.
Deanna Clemens MAcc
Deanna Clemens, Senior Accountant, joined Saturna in October 2017. She graduated from Western Governors University in 2016 with a BS in Accounting and a Master's in Accounting in 2020. Her professional background includes over ten years as finance manager in the home care industry. Deanna enjoys reading, knitting, camping, growing vegetables, playing the violin, and spending time with her family.
Kelli Mann
Corporate Accountant
Kelli Mann, Corporate Accountant, joined Saturna Capital in January 2020. She graduated from Western Washington University in March of 2000 with a BA in Business Administration. She enjoys spending time with her son, walking her dog, and running.
Rachel Gottlieb
Retail Investor Services Manager
Rachel Gottlieb, Retail Investor Services Manager, joined Saturna Capital in March 2020. Her background has focused on bringing together visionary ideas with untapped opportunities and inspiring teams that deliver. Her professional focus has been Lean management consultation, team building, strategic implementation, and company collaboration in both public and private sectors. Outside of work, she enjoys her puppy, spending time on her boat, and cooking.
Brandon Rogge
Lead Investor Services Representative
Brandon Rogge, Lead Investor Services Representative, joined Saturna Capital in October 2015. He graduated from Western Washington University in 2011 with a BA in History. Brandon's professional background includes 16 years of management, customer service, and sales in the food & beverage industry. In his free time: he enjoys spending time outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, working in his garden, gastronomy, and viticulture.
Rebekah Molenda
Rebekah Molenda, Investor Service Representative, joined Saturna in December of 2018. In her spare time, Rebekah enjoys travelling with her husband, baking, hosting dinner parties, trivia nights, and watching movies.
Colleen Jacobson
Colleen Jacobson, Investor Services Representative, joined Saturna Capital in June 2020. She graduated from Western Washington University in 2016 with a BA in Spanish and French. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and exploring art museums.
Justice Peranteau
Justice Peranteau, Receptionist, joined Saturna in August 2020. Ms. Peranteau attended the University of California, Irvine and the University of La Verne. Previous to Saturna, she has worked as a mathematics tutor and office assistant, and as a style consultant for Target Corporation. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.
Kayla Cisneros
Kayla Cisneros, Investor Services Representative, joined Saturna in October 2020. She graduated from Western Washington University in June 2020 with a BA in Business and Sustainability. In her free time she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with her two dogs.
Information & Marketing
Tami Morrison
Vice President of Information Technology
Tami Morrison, Vice President of Information Technology, joined Saturna Capital in July 2016. Ms. Morrison oversees Information Technology and Software Development for the company. Before joining Saturna, she led and transformed Global Technology, IT Operations, and Customer Service for companies that serve Fortune 500 organizations within highly competitive industries. A graduate of the University of Idaho, Ms. Morrison is an active member of the Technology Association Group, Women in Technology, and Labrador Friends, a non-profit no kill organization dedicated to saving Labrador retrievers.
John Overturf
John Overturf, Marketing Director, joined Saturna Capital in October 2005. Originally from San Diego, CA, Mr. Overturf earned a BA in Creative Writing from San Diego State University in 1998. He worked in advertising for the music and radio businesses before moving to Bellingham. He enjoys playing music, photography, craft beer, and spending time with his wife and daughter — plus, two cats.
Chris Norman, Senior Software Engineer, joined Saturna Capital in April, 2007. Mr. Norman graduated from Brigham Young University in 1984 with a BS in Computer Science. Prior to joining Saturna, he spent over 20 years developing and supporting enterprise software applications in various industries. He enjoys travel, skiing, playing the guitar, and hanging out with his family.
Sarah Kaiser
Special Projects Manager
Sarah Kaiser, Special Projects Manager, joined Saturna in March of 2007. Sarah graduated from Vassar College in 1997 with a BA in English Literature and spent several years as a director of business development and product licensing at a variety of Seattle based companies before moving on to event strategy and development. She enjoys cooking, travel, and spending time with her two children.
Shannon Skinner MBA
Digital Marketing Strategist
Shannon Skinner, Digital Marketing Strategist, joined Saturna Capital in June of 2009. She graduated with a BA in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and an MBA from Western Washington University. Her professional background includes management positions in the hotel and supply chain industries as well as ownership of two restaurants. Shannon enjoys gardening, camping, pinball, and attending live music events.
Jim Bareman PhD
Jim Bareman, Senior Software Engineer, joined Saturna in June 2010 with more than 13 years of software development and information technology leadership experience. He holds a BSc in Chemistry (with distinction) from the University of Lethbridge and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. Jim is active in his church community and enjoys camping, boating, and being busy with his wife and seven children.
Nancy Letourneau Bross
Nancy Letourneau Bross, Senior Software Engineer, joined Saturna Capital in June 2011. She studied Anthropology and Speech Communication at Kansas State University and Computer Information Systems at Northwestern University. Prior to joining Saturna, Nancy programmed applications for state government and a software consulting firm. Her favorite leisure activities are urban hiking, reading non-ficition, and watching independent cinema.
Jeff Korthuis
Client Platform Engineer
Jeff Korthuis, Client Platform Engineer, joined Saturna in March of 2014. He earned a BS in Information Technology & Administrative Management from Central Washington University. Mr. Korthuis previously held the position of Computer Specialist at Lynden Door, where he gained experience in Windows System Administration, help desk, backup management, and general customer support. In his free time, he enjoys board games, video games, long boarding, snowboarding, and water sports.
John Pitton
Network and Applications Engineer
John Pitton, Network and Applications Engineer, joined Saturna Capital in March of 2014. He enjoys racing mountain bikes and volunteering in the local community.
Christopher Patton
Cultural Attaché and Videographer
Christopher Patton, Cultural Attaché/Videographer, joined Saturna Capital in 2014. Prior to joining Saturna, Christopher was a commercial and creative filmmaker operating in the Pacific Northwest. In his spare time, he enjoys a bevy of creative activities and is known to be an obsessive moviegoer and player of fantasy sports.
Chris Nelson
Chris Nelson, Senior Web Developer, joined Saturna in October of 2015. Born and raised in Bellingham, Chris graduated from Western Washington University in 2004. Pursuing his passion for creating intuitive web sites, moved to Portland, OR and returned to Bellingham with his young family to work for Saturna. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, local music, woodworking, and being on two wheels.
Michelle Manson
Desktop Publisher
Michelle Manson, Desktop Publisher, joined Saturna Capital in February of 2016. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and minor in Sociology. Michelle's experience spans working in the publishing industry as an editor and designer, to corporate marketing teams as a graphic designer and branding specialist.
Michelle's interests include music, design, photography, and ceramic arts.
Josh Koller
Help Desk Technician
Josh Koller, Help Desk Technician, joined Saturna in June of 2019. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BS in Information Technology. Prior to working at Saturna, Josh lived in New Zealand, working in music and digital media. His interests include music composition, tennis, and international travel.
Kevin Herrington
Kevin Herrington, Senior Web Developer, joined Saturna Capital in March 2020. Prior to joining Saturna, he spent 10 years developing web sites for clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Originally from Southern California, he moved to Bellingham in 2016 to settle down with his family and be closer to nature. When he's not working, he enjoys fresh air, reading, music, and spending time with his cats.
Zoe Bronstein
Copywriter/Financial Editor
Zoe Bronstein, Copywriter and Financial Editor, joined Saturna in June of 2020. Zoe graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2012 with a BA in English with a minor in theater. Prior to her time at Saturna, Zoe worked at the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and Whatcom Community College. She is involved in the local theater scene as a playwright, director, and performer. Outside of work she enjoys writing, kickboxing, and playing music.
Jennifer Richter
Mail Center Manager
Jennifer Richter, Mail Center Manager, joined Saturna Capital in October of 2016.
Cisco Rodriguez
Cisco Rodriguez, Facility Manager, joined Saturna in September of 2012. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, he enjoys the many outdoor activities that the Pacific Northwest has to offer, including snowboarding, snowmobiling, and cycling. Mr. Rodruiguez is the Track Operator of Bellingham BMX and enjoys spending time with his family.
Sean Meyer
Operations Clerk
Sean Meyer, Operations Clerk, joined Saturna in 2019. A long-time Bellingham resident, Mr. Meyer studied music in Olympia and Los Angeles. In his free time, he performs and teaches music, and enjoys the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest.
Eli George
Eli George, Operations Clerk, joined Saturna Capital in September 2020 after graduating from Western Washington University with a BA in History and Linguistics and a minor in Islamic Studies. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, creative writing, playing the piano, and exploring the great outdoors.
Nicole Trudeau Esq.
Nicole Trudeau, Chief Legal Officer, joined Saturna in January 2018. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and earned her Juris Doctor degree at the University of Michigan Law School. Prior to Saturna, she spent more than ten years in private practice in the Washington, D.C., offices of various global law firms representing financial services clients. A native of Sacramento, California, Ms. Trudeau enjoys international travel, photography, hiking, and yoga.
Michael Lewis, Chief Compliance Officer, joined Saturna Capital in September 2012. A life-long resident of the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Lewis earned a degree in Business Administration with concentrations in accounting and finance from the University of Washington. He serves as the compliance officer for Saturna Capital, the Amana Mutual Funds Trust, and the Saturna Investment Trust. Prior to Saturna, Mr. Lewis was the District Director for FINRA's Seattle office. He has over twenty-five years experience in the securities industry and was a frequent speaker and panelist on compliance and regulatory issues at industry conferences. His favorite activity away from the office is spending time with his wife and three children boating, camping, or hiking.
Jacob Stewart CRCP™
Chief Compliance Officer, Saturna Brokerage Services
AML Officer
Jacob Stewart, Compliance Officer, joined Saturna Capital in November 2007. He moved to Bellingham from Texas, where he obtained a BA in English Literature from Schreiner University in 2005. Jacob's work focuses on 1940 Act valuation issues, Bank Secrecy Act anti-money laundering compliance, and designing/implementing forensic testing regimes. In his spare time, he enjoys mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and racing different kinds of bicycles.
Kim Kendall
Kim Kendall, Legal Assistant, joined Saturna Capital in September of 2015. She graduated with a BA in Interior Design from Western Washington University. Kim's professional background includes 20 years working in both residential and commercial interior design, including 9 years at WWU as Interior Designer for University Residences. She has also worked as an administrative assistant. In her free time, Kim enjoys reading, hiking, movies, and in the summer, working in her dahlia garden.
Susan Felton MBA
Compliance Associate
Susan Felton MBA, Compliance Associate, joined Saturna in August 2017. She graduated from the University of Tampa with a BS in Accounting, a BA in Government & World Affairs, and an MBA with concentrations in Accounting and International Business. A native of Valparaiso, Indiana, Ms. Felton enjoys spending time with her husband, hiking, swimming, skiing, and traveling.
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Rachel Nicholas MBA
Trust Administrative Coordinator
Rachel Nicholas, Trust Administrative Coordinator, joined Saturna Trust Company in May 2018. She graduated from University of Phoenix with a BS in Business Administration in 2008. She also graduated from Western Governors University with an MBA in 2016. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys watching and playing sports, cooking, and spending time with her husband and dog.
Dennis Murphy PhD
Non-Executive Director, Saturna Capital
Dennis Murphy, PhD, Non-Executive Director, is both Professor and Dean Emeritus of the College of Business and Economics, Western Washington University. He received his PhD in 1974 from Indiana University, and was on the faculty of Indiana University (Bloomington) and of Emory University (Atlanta). He served as Dean of the College of Business and Economics for twenty-four years (retiring in 2007). He also twice served as Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Western (1998-99 and again from 2007-2009). Dr. Murphy's teaching and research interests include international trade and finance, commercial banking and corporate governance. Murphy is an experienced practitioner as well as professor, having served as board chair of Everett's Cascade Bank. A founding member of the Saturna Council of Economic Advisers, he is a frequent speaker on business and economics. He has served the Bellingham community as president of United Way and the Rotary Club, and as a board member of various organizations including St. Paul's Academy.
Marion R. ("Robin") Foote MBA
Independent Director, Saturna Trust Company
Robin Foote is an experienced business executive, consultant, private investor and corporate director. She currently serves on the Boards of five private companies and chairs several Board Committees. She has previously served more than a half-dozen other companies in a similar capacity, until such time as each was either sold or merged.
In her corporate career, Robin was as an early pioneer and ongoing champion of the use of analytically derived insights to augment customer and shareholder value, and she was known for her ability to create programs to capture this value, ultimately doing so as Group Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Bank of America's retail bank. She also developed the strategic rationale for numerous bank and non-bank acquisitions and led the post-acquisition integration for several of these.
Robin began her consulting career with McKinsey & Company, and, in 2001, established her own firm (Randolph Partners), which she subsequently merged into Novantas, where she served as a partner through 2012. Since then, she has focused on using her experience and skills in service of entrepreneurial activity. She is a member of the Keiretsu Forum Northwest, and an active angel investor.
Throughout her career, Ms. Foote has served variously as Trustee, Director, Board President and/or Treasurer for non-profit organizations engaged in housing, healthcare/medical research and education as well as for a variety of professional associations.
Robin graduated magna cum laude from Smith College with a degree in Economics and with High Distinction and as a Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School. She is also a graduate of Northwestern University Kellogg School's 'Women Director Development Program' and the Leadership Greater Chicago program.
M. Yaqub Mirza PhD
Chairman and Independent Trustee
M. Yaqub Mirza, PhD, returned to the position of the Trust's independent chairman in 2014. He suggested the concept of a US Islamic equity mutual fund in 1984. He is a founding member of the Board of Trustees and served from 1987 through 2003 as an independent Trustee, and as chairman of the Board from 2000 until 2003. He is the CEO of Sterling Management Group, Inc. (Herndon, VA), a consulting, venture capital, securities management, and real estate investment firm. Dr. Mirza has served on the boards of public and private corporations, and has been actively involved with agro-industrial and technology businesses in several countries. He serves as a leader of numerous charities, and lectures on both entrepreneurialism and philanthropy. Dr. Mirza's degrees include a master's of science from the University of Karachi and a doctorate in physics from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Miles K. Davis PhD
Independent Trustee
Miles K. Davis, Ph.D., is President of Linfield University in McMinnville, OR. Dr. Davis is active in the microfinance movement, and lectures regularly in the US, Africa, and Europe. An authority on entrepreneurship, his work focuses on the areas of integrity, values, and principles within the business world. Dr. Davis earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Duquesne University, a master's degree in human resource development from Bowie State University, and a doctorate in organizational behavior and management from The George Washington University.
Ronald H. Fielding MA, MBA, CFA®
Ronald H. Fielding, MA, MBA, CFA, has worked in the mutual fund industry as a portfolio manager, owner, and senior officer of mutual fund advisers for over 25 years. He has served on the board of Investment Company Institute Mutual Insurance for 15 years. He has taught courses in finance and economics, and serves on philanthropic and educational institution boards. Mr. Fielding has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from St. John's College, plus master's degrees in economics and business from the University of Rochester.
Iqbal Unus PhD
Iqbal Unus, PhD, has served on the Amana Mutual Funds Trusts Board of Trustees since 1989. Currently Adviser of the Fairfax Institute (providing educational courses in the Washington, DC area), Dr. Unus has a long management career in Islamic education and service institutions. He is the former Dean of Students/Registrar at the School of Islamic and Social Sciences (Leesburg, VA). Dr. Unus holds two master's degrees in physics and nuclear engineering and a doctorate in nuclear physics from Emory University.
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Gary A. Goldfogel MD
Independent Chairman
Gary A. Goldfogel, MD, serves as the Medical Examiner for Northwest Washington State, and is the owner and president of Avocet Environmental Testing Laboratory. Dr. Goldfogel is a physician board certified in Surgical and Forensic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. He has served on boards of various professional and community organizations.
Marina E. Adshade PhD
Marina E. Adshade PhD, is a professor of economics at the Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia and the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, British Columbia). Dr. Adshade earned her doctorate in economics from Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario). Dr. Adshade is a regular contributor to print and broadcast media and has been published globally in thirteen different languages.
Jim McKinney
James V. McKinney is the Executive Director of Common Threads Northwest, and owner of Apple Mountain LLC, a strategy and development consulting firm. Mr. McKinney is a retired foreign area officer with extensive service in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. He served as a senior defense official/defense attaché and security assistance officer for US Embassies, and as a leader, advisor, and analyst in numerous global assignments. He provided extensive guidance and assistance to senior government leaders in developing nations. He has a bachelor's in Government from California State University, Sacramento, and a master's in International Studies from the University of Washington.
Sarah Rothenbuhler
Sarah E. D. Rothenbuhler is CEO of Birch Equipment Co, Inc, a construction equipment rental and sales company. She earned a bachelor's from the University of Colorado and is a recipient of multiple business and community leadership awards. She is active on several philanthropic boards and organizations, including Bellingham Bay Rotary, St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, and Whatcom Business Alliance.
Definitions of Professional Designations
AICPA Designations
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) serves the accounting profession, providing the training, professional skills, programs, and services to support professionalism in the accounting industry.
CPA® — Certified Public Accountant®
Accountants who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification may use the designation. CPAs receive special training in accounting and auditing, and may attest to the reasonableness of disclosures, the freedom from material misstatement, and the adherence to the applicable generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in financial statements.
American Bankers Association Designations
Representing financial institutions of all sizes and types, the American Bankers Association advocates on behalf of its members to policy makers, legislators, regulators, the media, and the public.
CTFA® — Certified Trust and Financial Advisor®
The Certified Trust and Financial Advisor certification establishes a recognized standard of knowledge and competence for the trust and wealth advisory field. It provides employers and clients with a tool to identify skilled, knowledgeable professionals and supports the benefits of professional continuing education and development.
American College of Financial Services Designations
As a leader in financial services education, the American College of Financial Services partners with companies and professionals to promote ongoing education, ethical practices, and the pursuit of new knowledge for the benefit of society
CLU® — Chartered Life Underwriter®
The Chartered Life Underwriter® is a respected designation of insurance expertise, encompassing an advanced course of study providing in-depth knowledge on the insurance needs of individuals, business owners, and professional clients.
REBC® — Registered Employee Benefit Consultant®
The Registered Employee Benefits Consultant® designation provides those who earn it a deep, practical knowledge on pensions and retirement plan funding, installation, and administration. The program also covers group medical plans, long-term care, executive compensation, personnel management and more.
American Institute of Retirement Education Designations
The American Institute of Retirement Education, LLC (AIRE, LLC) is a partnership of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA).
ERPA® — Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent®
The Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) classification denotes a retirement plan professional who is highly competent in their field and plays an active and critical role in representing employers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on retirement plan matters. The IRS awarded AIRE the contract to administer examinations for the ERPA Program.
American Retirement Association / National Association of Plan Advisors
The American Retirement Association is a non-profit professional organization comprised of five premier retirement industry associations; the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA), the American Society of Enrolled Actuaries (ASEA), the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), the National Tax-deferred Savings Association (NTSA), and the Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA).
CPFA — Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor
The Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) credential demonstrates the expertise required to act as a plan fiduciary or help plan fiduciaries manage their roles and responsibilities.
QKA — Qualified 401(k) Administrator
The Qualified Pension Administrator (QKA) designation is offered by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). The QKA designation focuses on 401(k) plan recordkeeping, nondiscrimination testing, and administrative aspects that 401(k) administrators need to know. Credential holders are subject to minimum experience and continuing education requirements.
QPA — Qualified Pension Administrator
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) created the Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) credential to recognize professionals who are qualified to perform the technical and administrative functions of qualified plan administration. QPAs assist employers, actuaries, and consultants in performing functions such as determination of eligibility benefits, computation of benefits, plan recordkeeping, trust accounting and disclosure, and compliance requirements.
CFA Institute Designations
The CFA Institute is an investment industry organization whose mission is to lead the investment profession globally by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.
CFA® — Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder®
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA Program test a wide range of investment topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. In addition, CFA charterholders must have at least four years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
CIPM® — Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement®
The Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) is a professional designation established and awarded by the CFA institute. The program requires candidates to pass a series of exams covering investment performance and risk evaluation, with emphasis on ethical and professional standards.
Claritas® Investment Certificate
The Claritas Investment Certificate is a global self-study education program and exam designed to give anyone working in financial services a clear understanding of the investment industry and their professional responsibilities within it. Claritas certificate holders have demonstrated an understanding of financial industry essentials that will benefit clients, financial organizations, and the global industry.
CFP Board Designations
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) was founded in 1985 to serve the public interest by promoting the value of professional, competent, and ethical financial planning services, as represented by those who have attained CFP certification.
CFP® — Certified Financial Planner
The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a professional designation established in 1985 by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Certification identifies professionals who have met the high standards of competency and ethics established and enforced by CFP Board. The CFP Board's Standards of Professional Conduct require CFP professionals to act in their clients' best interests.
College for Financial Planning Designations
Founded in 1972, the College for Financial Planning is a premier provider of financial planning education. The College is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc. located in Phoenix Arizona.
CMFC® — Certified Mutual Fund CounselorSM
Individuals who hold the CMFC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing all aspects of mutual funds and their uses as investment vehicles. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations.
fi360 Designations
fi360 is a leading organization for supporting the investment fiduciary process whose mission is to promote a culture of fiduciary responsibility and improve the decision making processes of investment fiduciaries. With defined Practices as their foundation, they offer training, tools, and resources in support of that mission.
AIF® — Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
The Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation represents that an individual has passed a rigorous training course and exam, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of and ability to apply fiduciary practices, and the legal and best practice framework they are built upon.
FINRA Designations
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization authorized by Congress to provide investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation of the securities industry.
CRCP™ — Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional™
The FINRA Institute at Wharton Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional™ (CRCP™) program provides compliance, legal and regulatory professionals with an in-depth understanding of the foundation, theory and practical application of securities laws and regulation.
Advanced University / College Degrees
MBA — Master of Business Administration
An MBA is a postgraduate degree achieved at a university or college providing theoretical and practical training to help graduates gain a better understanding of general business management functions. An MBA degree can focus on specific courses of study such as accounting, finance, or marketing.
MA — Master of Arts
An MA is a postgraduate degree achieved at a university or college typically earned in a specific area of the humanities or sciences. It represents that an individual has engaged in further study and examination in the chosen area.
MS — Master of Science
An MS is a postgraduate degree achieved at a university or college typically earned in a specific area of the sciences, engineering, math, or medicine. It represents that an individual has engaged in further study and examination in the chosen area.
PhD — Doctor of Philosophy
A PhD is a postgraduate degree achieved at a university or college providing detailed and rigorous study in a specific field. PhD holders generally have submitted a project, thesis, or dissertation often consisting of a body of original academic research, which is in principle worthy of publication in a peer-reviewed context.
JD — Juris Doctorate
A JD is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law. Those who hold the degree are professionals committed to the practice of law.
Other Abbreviations
SCC: Saturna Capital Corporation
SBS: Saturna Brokerage Services
STC: Saturna Trust Company
SSB: Saturna Sendirian Berhad


'cause somewhere in the crowd there's you.
when I called you last night from Glasgow.
wishing every show was the last show.
suddenly I feel all right.
And it's gonna be so different when I'm on the stage toni….ght.
Tonight the Super Trouper beams are gonna blind me.
2. Facing twenty thousand of your friends.
how can anyone be so lonely ?
still I'm thinking about you only.
everything will be so different when I'm on the stage toni….ght.
the sight of you will prove to me I'm still alive.
and hold me tight       I know it's gonna mean so much toni…ght.


text:
La prima stagione della serie televisiva classica della serie TV Ai confini della realtà, formata da 36 episodi, è stata trasmessa negli USA per la prima volta il 2 ottobre 1959: di seguito sono elencati i riassunti e i dettagli degli episodi, i registi, gli sceneggiatori e gli interpreti.

L'unico elemento in comune, oltre alla sigla e ai temi generali, è la presenza dell'ideatore Rod Serling come voce narrante: gli episodi sono autoconclusivi e della durata di circa 25 minuti ognuno.

In Italia la serie venne trasmessa della RAI per la prima volta il 14 aprile 1962: successivamente, gli episodi vennero trasmessi in modo discontinuo (12 episodi tra il 1969 e il 1971). Dopo un decennio di mancanza dagli schermi, nei primi anni ottanta la serie riprese sull'emittente Italia 1 (dove vennero doppiati e mandati in onda i rimanenti episodi della 1ª stagione).

La barriera della solitudine
Titolo originale: Where Is Everybody?
Diretto da: Robert Stevens
Scritto da: Rod Serling
Musiche di: Bernard Herrmann

Trama
Mike Ferris, un uomo in divisa dell'aeronautica, si ritrova senza memoria in una città incomprensibilmente disabitata. Nonostante il vuoto che lo circonda, Mike si sente osservato e, mentre cerca segni di vita intorno a sé, la sua angoscia cresce sempre di più. Colto dall'esasperazione, preme disperatamente l'interruttore per pedoni di un semaforo, chiedendo aiuto.

Interpreti: Earl Holliman (Mike Ferris), James Gregory (Generale Air Force)

Un discorso per gli angeli
Titolo originale: One for the Angels
Diretto da: Robert Parrish
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Louis Bookman è un commerciante ambulante. Un giorno tornando a casa dal lavoro trova la Morte, nei panni di un giovane uomo. Questi gli annuncia che la sua dipartita è fissata per la mezzanotte dello stesso giorno. Ma Louis riesce a ottenere una dilazione, fino a quando non avrà pronunciato un discorso da venditore così bello, così convincente che persino gli angeli lo ascolteranno. Bookman crede di aver imbrogliato la morte, non avendo alcuna intenzione di pronunciare quel discorso. Ma poco dopo la sua piccola amica Maggie viene investita da un'auto: la Morte, per ripicca, decide di prendersi la bambina quella stessa mezzanotte. Allora Bookman, sentendosi in colpa e ormai arresosi al suo triste destino, decide di pronunciare il "discorso per gli angeli" e di seguire infine la Morte, salvando così la vita alla piccola Maggie.

Interpreti: Ed Wynn (Lew Bookman), Murray Hamilton (la Morte), Dana Dillaway (Maggie)

Al Denton nel giorno del giudizio
Titolo originale: Mr. Denton on Doomsday
Diretto da: Allan Reisner
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
In un piccolo villaggio del West vive Al Denton, un ubriacone zimbello di alcuni abitanti del paese, che sta percorrendo la china che lo porterà all'auto-distruzione. Ma un giorno giunge in paese Henry Fate, commerciante ambulante. Egli fa in modo che Al trovi una pistola, attraverso la quale quest'ultimo riesce miracolosamente a vincere il rivale in un duello. Al decide così di curare il proprio aspetto e di cambiare vita. Henry, in seguito, si presenta ad Al quando questo, per non affrontare un secondo duello nel quale è sicuro di soccombere, decide di fuggire. Gli dona un elisir magico, che gli permette di dare le massime prestazioni con le armi da fuoco per un intervallo di dieci secondi. Al beve così la pozione quando si trova faccia a faccia con l'avversario, il quale a sua volta beve chiaramente la stessa pozione. In tal modo i due pistoleri escono dal duello alla pari, con una ferita alla mano che non permetterà più loro di sparare.

Interpreti: Dan Duryea (Al Denton), Malcolm Atterbury (Henry J. Fate), Martin Landau (Hotaling), Jeanne Cooper (Miss Smith)

Il sarcofago
Titolo originale: The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine
Diretto da: Mitchell Leisen
Scritto da: Rod Serling
Musiche di: Franz Waxman

Trama
Barbara è una ex-stella di Hollywood ormai fuori dalle scene da alcuni anni che passa il proprio tempo a guardare le pellicole in cui compariva giovane e bella. Nonostante l'aiuto di un amico, che prova a farla tornare a recitare in ruoli minori, Barbara preferirà sognare i tempi che furono e finirà ad immergersi fin troppo nei suoi vecchi film.

Interpreti: Ida Lupino (Barbara Jean Trenton), Martin Balsam (Danny Weiss), Alice Frost (Sally)

La giostra
Titolo originale: Walking Distance
Diretto da: Robert Stevens
Scritto da: Rod Serling
Musiche di: Bernard Herrmann

Trama
Martin è un rappresentante di New York che in un giorno di festa si reca in campagna. Quando la sua auto si ferma ed è costretto a lasciarla per l'intera giornata da un meccanico, Martin ne approfitta per tornare nel paesino dove è nato e cresciuto, situato lì vicino. Una volta arrivato scopre che tutto è fin troppo simile ad allora...

Interpreti: Gig Young (Martin Sloan), Michael Montgomery (Martin da ragazzo), Ron Howard (bambino)
Note: recita nell'episodio, ad appena 5 anni di età, Ron Howard, futuro attore e poi regista di fama internazionale.

La clausola
Titolo originale: Escape Clause
Diretto da: Mitchell Leisen
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Walter è un uomo ipocondriaco e terrorizzato dall'idea che il giorno della sua morte sia molto vicino; una sera viene avvicinato dal Diavolo che gli propone di vendere la sua anima in cambio della vita eterna. L'uomo inizia così a tentare i più svariati tipi di suicidio, restando sempre illeso e ottenendo anzi lauti premi assicurativi. Quando però, per disgrazia, sua moglie cade dal tetto ed egli viene condannato all'ergastolo, capirà che la vita eterna può non essere bella quanto sembra.

Interpreti: David Wayne (Walter), Virginia Christine (Ethel), Thomas Gomez (sig. Cadwallader)

Solitudine
Titolo originale: The Lonely
Diretto da: Jack Smight
Scritto da: Rod Serling
Musiche di: Bernard Herrmann

Trama
James Corry è condannato per omicidio a 50 anni di reclusione su un asteroide deserto in completa solitudine; solo 4 volte all'anno ha la possibilità di avere contatti umani con tre ufficiali che consegnano i viveri, senza avere la possibilità di fermarsi per più di 15 minuti. Dopo 4 anni Corry non ne può più e ogni giorno medita di farla finita, ma da lì a poco riceve un "pacco speciale" che si rivelerà estremamente prezioso; contiene infatti un androide femminile che gli farà compagnia in tutto.

Interpreti: Jack Warden (James Corry), John Dehner (Cap. Allenby), Jean Marsh (Alicia)
Note: non accreditato, del cast di questo episodio ha fatto parte il noto attore Ted Knight, vincitore in seguito di 2 Emmy Award

Tempo di leggere

Titolo originale: Time Enough at Last
Diretto da: John Brahm
Scritto da: Lynn Venable, Rod Serling

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Henry Bemis è un modesto impiegato di banca con una smisurata passione per la lettura, che viene però ostacolata in ogni modo possibile dal suo capo e dalla moglie. Durante la pausa pranzo si rinchiude nella cassaforte della banca per abbandonarsi al suo piacere, ma un brutto giorno, finita la pausa pranzo, non ritroverà più il mondo che aveva lasciato. Nonostante il desolante scenario, troverà un lato positivo in tutto questo, almeno finché ha la possibilità di leggere...

Interpreti: Burgess Meredith (Henry Bemis), Vaughn Taylor (sig. Carsville), Jacqueline deWit (Helen Bemis)

Un sogno lungo un attimo
Titolo originale: Perchance to Dream
Diretto da: Robert Florey
Scritto da: Charles Beaumont

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Edward Hall è un uomo schiavo della sua immaginazione fuori dal comune che si prende gioco di lui in ogni modo: soprattutto durante i suoi sogni a puntate. Dopo giorni d'insonnia si reca da uno psichiatra raccontando la sua storia e rivelandogli che addormentarsi anche solo per un attimo potrebbe rivelarsi fatale.

Interpreti: Richard Conte (Edward Hall), John Larch (Dott. Rathmann), Suzanne Lloyd (Maya / Sig.na Thomas)
Note: 1º episodio della serie scritto dallo sceneggiatore Charles Beaumont

La notte del giudizio
Titolo originale: Judgment Night
Diretto da: John Brahm
Scritto da: Rod Serling

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Nel 1942 la nave Queen of Glasgow è appena salpata da Liverpool con destinazione New York in mezzo a una nebbia fittissima. A bordo ci sono pochissimi passeggeri civili e la tensione si taglia a fette per paura di un improvviso e probabile attacco da parte di qualche sottomarino nazista in agguato. Tra i passeggeri c'è anche Carl Lancer, un tedesco vittima di amnesia che sta recuperando la memoria man mano che il viaggio prosegue.

Interpreti: Nehemiah Persoff (Carl Lanser), Patrick Macnee (Primo Ufficiale), James Franciscus (Ten. Mueller)

Quando il cielo fu aperto
Titolo originale: And When the Sky Was Opened
Diretto da: Douglas Heyes
Scritto da: Richard Matheson

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Dopo 31 ore di volo aerospaziale su una navicella X-20, gli astronauti Forbes e Gart atterranno miracolosamente illesi nel deserto e vengono tratti in salvo. Di 24 di quelle 31 ore non ricordano assolutamente niente. Dopo una notte in ospedale Forbes, ai limiti di un'isteria, cerca di convincere il compagno che in realtà sulla navicella erano in tre, c'era anche Harrington, il suo migliore amico, di cui però nessuno sembra più ricordarsi.

Interpreti: Rod Taylor (Col. Forbes), Jim Hutton (Magg. Gart), Charles Aidman (Col. Harrington)
Note: Jim Hutton è accreditato come James Hutton

Chi troppo vuole
Titolo originale: What You Need
Diretto da: Alvin Ganzer
Scritto da: Rod Serling

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Fred Renard è un uomo scontroso e arrogante, che con la prepotenza cerca di soddisfare solo i propri interessi personali mirando a una vita fatta di divertimento e lusso. Una sera in un bar sulla sua strada incontra un anziano venditore ambulante, un uomo molto particolare che ha il potere di darti in dono quello che più ti serve in quel momento.

Interpreti: Steve Cochran (Fred Renard), Read Morgan (Lefty), Ernest Truex (Predott)

Morire in quattro
Titolo originale: The Four of Us Are Dying
Diretto da: John Brahm
Scritto da: George Clayton Johnson e Rod Serling
Musiche di: Jerry Goldsmith

Trama
Un uomo che vive di espedienti ha una capacità incredibile: modificando la propria espressione facciale è in grado di assumere le sembianze di chiunque. L'uomo ne approfitta quindi per assumere l'aspetto di un cantante appena morto per sedurre la sua donna, poi, per fare soldi facili, si trasforma in un boss che era stato ucciso da un rivale e infine, per sfuggire agli scagnozzi di questo, diventa un pugile, che ha però un conto in sospeso con il padre...

Interpreti: Harry Townes (Arch Hammer), Ross Martin (Hammer - Foster), Phillip Pine (Hammer - Sterig), Don Gordon (Hammer - Marshak)

Il terzo dal Sole
Titolo originale: Third from the Sun
Diretto da: Richard L. Bare
Scritto da: Rod Serling (Tratto da un racconto di Richard Matheson)

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Il signor Sturka lavora all'interno di una sorta di base militare che compie esperimenti nell'ambito nucleare. Da mesi è a conoscenza di un attacco nucleare nei confronti di una potenza straniera che con tutta probabilità risponderà con gli stessi mezzi provocando la fine del pianeta. A un giorno dall'evento Sturka e la sua famiglia, insieme a due amici, tentano di salvarsi in extremis con una navicella che li porterà su un altro pianeta.

Interpreti: Fritz Weaver (Sturka), Edward Andrews (Carling), Lori March (Eve)

Una freccia verso il Sole
Titolo originale: I Shot an Arrow Into the Air
Diretto da: Stuart Rosenberg
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Per la prima volta nella storia dell'uomo un velivolo da lui costruito viene lanciato nello spazio, ma dopo poche ore dalla partenza dalla Terra non si hanno più notizie degli otto uomini che fanno parte dell'equipaggio. Quattro di questi sono morti, uno è in fin di vita e i restanti tre superstiti, atterrati su un misterioso e caldissimo asteroide, lottano per sopravvivere. Uno di questi, Corey, comincia a non reggere più la pressione della situazione quando l'acqua comincia a scarseggiare.

Interpreti: Dewey Martin (Corey); Edward Binns (col. Donlin); Ted Otis (Pierson)

L'autostoppista
Titolo originale: The Hitch-Hiker
Diretto da: Alvin Ganzer
Scritto da: Rod Serling (adattato da una storia di Lucille Fletcher degli anni quaranta, The Hitchhiker, da cui Orson Welles aveva già tratto un radiodramma)

Trama
La ventisettenne Mel Adams deve attraversare gli Stati Uniti da costa a costa con la sua automobile, in direzione Los Angeles. In Pennsylvania le scoppia una gomma e rimane illesa, insieme alla macchina, da un brutto incidente. Da questo momento in poi la paura e l'angoscia accompagneranno il suo viaggio, soprattutto alla vista di un piccolo autostoppista cencioso che compare ad ogni cittadina.

Interpreti: Inger Stevens (Nan Adams), Leonard Strong (l'autostoppista), Adam Williams (marinaio)

La febbre
Titolo originale: The Fever
Diretto da: Alvin Ganzer
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
I coniugi Gibbs hanno vinto una vacanza a Las Vegas. I sogni di gloria al gioco della moglie vengono a scontrarsi con il solido pragmatismo del marito, convinto che il denaro può essere guadagnato solo con il sudore della fronte, ma il demone del gioco è dietro l'angolo.

Interpreti: Everett Sloane (Franklin Gibbs); Vivi Janiss (Flora Gibbs); Art Lewis: (ubriaco)

L'ultimo volo
Titolo originale: The Last Flight
Diretto da: William Claxton
Scritto da: Richard Matheson

Trama
William Decker è un militare che, durante la prima guerra mondiale, per sfuggire ai nemici tedeschi entra con il proprio aereo in una nuvola. Una volta uscito dalla nuvola atterra però in una base militare del 1959, dove scoprirà che un suo commilitone del '18, creduto morto, è ormai divenuto un alto comandante e sta proprio per visitare la base...

Interpreti: Kenneth Haigh (ten. William Decker); Alexander Scourby (gen. Harper); Simon Scott (magg. Wilson)
Note: 1º episodio della serie scritto dal prolifico Richard Matheson

Il testamento purpureo
Titolo originale: The Purple Testament
Diretto da: Richard L. Bare
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
L'esercito degli Stati Uniti è impegnato sul campo di battaglia delle Filippine. Tra i soldati spicca il tenente William Fitzgerald e il suo strano potere: poter scrutare la morte che incombe sul viso dei suoi compagni di trincea.

Interpreti: William Reynolds (ten. William Fitzgerald); Dick York (cap. Riker); Warren Oates (autista)

Tre uomini nello spazio
Titolo originale: Elegy
Diretto da: Douglas Heyes
Scritto da: Charles Beaumont

Trama
Nel 2185 gli ufficiali spaziali Kirby, Webber e Meier, in seguito a un'avaria della loro navicella, eseguono un atterraggio di fortuna su un pianeta in tutto e per tutto simile alla Terra, ma distante da essa 655 milioni di miglia. Particolarità di questo asteroide è che è popolato da persone completamente immobili, o perlomeno tutti tranne uno.

Interpreti: Cecil Kellaway (Jeremy Wickwire); Kevin Hagen (cap. James Webber); Jeff Morrow (Kurt Meyers); Don Dubbins (Peter Kirby).

Immagine allo specchio
Titolo originale: Mirror Image
Diretto da: John Brahm
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
La signorina Millicent Burns aspetta all'autostazione il bus che la porterà a Buffalo per un colloquio di lavoro, ma in questo posto le accadono strane cose che le fanno dubitare della sua stessa sanità di mente. In particolare le accade che ovunque si muova le persone le dicono che è già stata in quel posto per fare quelle stesse cose.

Interpreti: Vera Miles (Millicent Barnes); Martin Milner (Paul Grinstead); Joe Hamilton (uomo della biglietteria)

Mostri in Maple Street
Titolo originale: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
Diretto da: Ron Winston
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
In Maple Street una tranquilla comunità cittadina prosegue la propria vita nell'armonia finché uno strano bagliore nel cielo causa il malfunzionamento di qualsiasi apparecchio elettronico, comprese le automobili, provocando l'isolamento totale. Grazie anche ai fumetti letti dal piccolo Tommy, immediatamente scatta la psicosi da mostro e da invasione aliena: ben presto tutti si convincono che tra di loro ci sia un alieno sotto mentite spoglie umane.

Interpreti: Claude Akins (Steve Brand); Jack Weston (Charlie); Barry Atwater (sign. Goodman)

L'avventura di Arthur Curtis
Titolo originale: World of Difference
Diretto da: Ted Post
Scritto da: Richard Matheson

Trama
Arthur Curtis è un uomo d'affari che sta pianificando una vacanza a San Francisco con sua moglie Marian. Dopo essere arrivato nel suo ufficio e aver parlato con la sua segretaria Sally, dopo aver scoperto che il suo telefono non è funzionante e aver sentito qualcuno urlare "tagliato", scopre che il suo ufficio è un film ambientato su un palcoscenico. Gli viene detto che Arthur Curtis è semplicemente un ruolo che sta interpretando, e che la sua vera identità è Gerald Raigan, una star del cinema che viene catturato nel mezzo di un brutale divorzio da una moglie ostile Nora, dal suo stesso alcolismo e da una carriera in declino. . Lascia lo studio con Nora, poiché lei vuole soldi.

Cerca invano di localizzare la casa di Arthur Curtis e confonde una bambina con sua figlia, spaventandola. Nora lo porta nella loro vera casa. All'interno, incontra il suo agente, che gli dice che se non riesce a continuare a lavorare quel giorno, lo lascerà cadere come cliente. Curtis continua a protestare di non essere Raigan e cerca di chiamare il suo posto di lavoro, ma l'operatore non riesce a trovarne alcun elenco. Il suo agente crede di avere un esaurimento nervoso e gli mostra la sceneggiatura di un film intitolato The Private World of Arthur Curtis. Poi gli dice che il film è stato cancellato a causa del suo sfogo in studio.

Raigan / Curtis si precipita sul set, che viene smantellato, e supplica di non essere lasciato nel mondo indifferente di Gerald Raigan. Curtis riappare nel suo ufficio com'era prima, proprio quando arriva Marian. Sally dà ad Arthur i suoi biglietti aerei. Mentre Arthur sente l'eco dei suoni dello studio, dice a Marian che non vuole mai perderla e che dovrebbero partire immediatamente per le loro vacanze. Nel frattempo, nell'altro mondo, l'agente di Raigan si presenta sul set per scoprire che Raigan è scomparso. Mentre il set viene smantellato, un teaser mostra la scritta "Arthur Curtis" lasciata su un tavolo, in attesa di essere gettata nel cestino della spazzatura. Nell'ultima scena, Curtis e Marian salgono a bordo di un aereo, che prende il volo e svanisce nel cielo.
Interpreti: Howard Duff (Arthur Curtis); Eileen Ryan (Nora); Frank Maxwell (Marty)

Lunga vita a Walter Jameson
Titolo originale: Long Live Walter Jameson
Diretto da: Anton Leader
Scritto da: Charles Beaumont

Trama
Walter Jameson è un professore di storia all'università e le sue lezioni sono tra le più seguite per il grande grado di partecipazione che ci mette il professore nel corso delle sue spiegazioni, al punto che sembra aver vissuto in prima persona le vicende di cui narra. Un suo anziano collega, nonché padre della sua futura moglie, scopre che in effetti è così.

Interpreti: Kevin McCarthy (Walter Jameson); Edgar Stehli (prof. Samuel Kittridge); Dodi Heath (Susanna Kittridge)

Gente come noi
Titolo originale: People Are Alike All Over
Diretto da: Mitchell Leisen
Scritto da: Paul W. Fairman e Rod Serling

Trama
Alla vigilia di un lancio spaziale verso Marte, i due astronauti Marcuson e Conrad discutono sul viaggio ormai prossimo, con quest'ultimo che esprime al compagno tutti i suoi timori verso nuove forme di vita che si potrebbero incontrare sul pianeta rosso. Marcuson ha una propria teoria secondo cui se Dio ha creato altri esseri viventi su altri pianeti, essi sono uomini come noi.

Interpreti: Roddy McDowall (Sam Conrad); Paul Comi (Warren Marcusson); Susan Oliver (Teenya)

Esecuzione
Titolo originale: Execution
Diretto da: David Orrick McDearmon
Scritto da: George Clayton Johnson e Rod Serling

Trama
Nel 1880 il fuorilegge Joe Casswell sta per essere giustiziato quando, ormai penzoloni alla corda, improvvisamente scompare. Il motivo è che nel 1959 uno scienziato ha appena ultimato una macchina del tempo e ha effettuato il suo primo tentativo di riportare ai suoi giorni qualcuno dal passato.

Interpreti: Albert Salmi (Joe Caswell), Russell Johnson (Prof. J.M. Russel), Than Wyenn (Johnson)

Il desiderio dei desideri
Titolo originale: The Big Tall Wish
Diretto da: Ron Winston
Scritto da: Rod Serling
Musiche di: Jerry Goldsmith

Trama
Bolie Jackson è un vecchio pugile che su tanti ring ha lasciato la sua giovinezza e sulla sua pelle si porta i segni di tanti combattimenti. Con molti acciacchi si appresta a combattere e il suo piccolo amico Harry gli confida che esprimerà il "desiderio dei desideri" per far sì che non si faccia nemmeno un graffio.

Interpreti: Ivan Dixon (Bolie Jackson), Steven Perry (Henry), Kim Hamilton (Frances)

L'altro posto
Titolo originale: A Nice Place to Visit
Diretto da: John Brahm
Scritto da: Charles Beaumont

Trama
Rocky Valentine, dopo una vita all'insegna del crimine, viene ucciso mentre tenta la fuga dopo una rapina in una gioielleria. Subito dopo la morte va a fargli visita uno strano individuo tutto vestito di bianco, Pip, che esaudisce ogni suo desiderio per quanto riguarda donne, soldi e gioco d'azzardo. Capirà presto che, d'ora in avanti, ogni suo desiderio diverrà realtà, che la cosa gli piaccia o no.

Interpreti: Larry Blyden (Rocky Valentine), Sebastian Cabot (Pip), John Close (poliziotto)

Un incubo dal passato
Titolo originale: Nightmare as a Child
Diretto da: Alvin Ganzer
Scritto da: Rod Serling
Musiche di: Jerry Goldsmith

Trama
Helene Foley ha un buco nella sua memoria risalente alla notte in cui sua madre è stata uccisa davanti ai suoi occhi, quando aveva solo dieci anni. Diventata maestra elementare, una strana bambina che sembra sapere tutto di lei va a trovarla, facendole vivere un incubo.

Interpreti: Janice Rule (Helen Foley), Terry Burnham (Markie), Shepperd Strudwick (Peter Selden)

Una sosta a Willoughby
Titolo originale: A Stop at Willoughby
Diretto da: Robert Parrish
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Gart Williams è un pubblicitario con un capo che da lui vorrebbe "più azione" e con una moglie molto ambiziosa e quindi insoddisfatta del marito. Gart ogni sera, quando torna in treno dal lavoro, sogna di fermarsi a Willoughby, ridente cittadina di fine Ottocento; un giorno, giunto al limite della frustrazione, decide di restare nel paese immaginario...

Interpreti: James Daly (Gart Williams), Howard Smith, (sig. Mirsell), Patricia Donahue (Jane Williams)

Miele amaro
Titolo originale: The Chaser
Diretto da: Douglas Heyes
Scritto da: John Collier e Robert Presnell Jr.

Trama
Roger è un giovane perdutamente innamorato ma per niente ricambiato; un giorno si reca in uno strano emporio in cui gli viene venduta una pozione che farà innamorare di lui la giovane Leila. Dopo sei mesi di matrimonio fin troppo felici, Roger decide di tornare nel negozio per comprare un veleno...

Interpreti: George Grizzard (Roger), Patricia Barry (Leila), John McIntire (Prof. Deamon)

Una tromba d'oro
Titolo originale: A Passage for Trumpet
Diretto da: Don Medford
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Joey Crown è un trombettista fenomenale, con tutte le potenzialità per diventare il numero uno in città, se non fosse per i suoi gravi problemi con l'alcol che lo portano a vendere anche il suo strumento e a ubriacarsi immediatamente con ciò che ne ha ricavato. La vita però sembra volergli dare una seconda possibilità.

Interpreti: Jack Klugman (Joey Crown), Mary Webster (Nan), John Anderson (Gabe), Frank Wolff (Baron)

Il signor Bevis
Titolo originale: Mr. Bevis
Diretto da: William Asher
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Il signor Bevis è un inguaribile ottimista e nonostante non se la passi tanto bene si gode la vita ed è felice. In un giorno sfortunato contemporaneamente viene licenziato, sfrattato e la sua vecchia auto viene demolita. Solo il suo angelo custode può dargli una mano.

Interpreti: Orson Bean (James Bevis), Henry Jones (J. Hardy Hempstead), Charles Lane (sig. Peckinpaugh)

Ore perdute
Titolo originale: The After Hours
Diretto da: Douglas Hayes
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Marsha White è ai Grandi Magazzini per comprare un ditale d'oro come regalo alla madre per il suo compleanno. Mentre aspetta l'ascensore si aprono le porte di un altro lì accanto ma nessuna delle persone in fila sembra accorgersene tranne Marsha che lo prende e chiede al manovratore dove possa trovare un ditale d'oro. Lui le spiega che un oggetto del genere si trova solo al piano "speciale" ovverosia il nono e quell'ascensore serve unicamente quel piano a differenza degli altri. Mentre l'ascensore sale si vede la freccia sopra la porta d'ingresso indicare i piani che scorrono ma che arrivano soltanto fino all'ottavo. Arrivati, però, al nono Marsha trova solo un ambiente fatiscente e deserto con vetrine e scaffali vuoti, a parte una sola commessa e un solo articolo in vendita, proprio il ditale che stava cercando. La realtà comincerà a sembrare ben diversa da come appare ai suoi occhi.

Interpreti: Anne Francis (Marsha White), Elizabeth Allen (commessa), James Millhollin (Armbruster)

L'invincibile Casey
Titolo originale: The Mighty Casey
Diretto da: Robert Parrish e Alvin Ganzer
Scritto da: Rod Serling

Trama
Una scarsa squadra di baseball ingaggia uno strano tiratore mancino che, grazie alla sua potenza, fa ben presto scalare posizioni in classifica al team. Tuttavia il medico sportivo che lo visita dopo un infortunio scopre che il giocatore è in realtà un robot e minaccia l'allenatore di squalificarlo se esso non verrà dotato di un cuore. Allora lo scienziato creatore del robot decide di dotare l'automa di un cuore, ma questo diventa così sensibile e compassionevole che decide di non umiliare la squadra avversaria perdendo volontariamente la partita di baseball.

Interpreti: Jack Warden (coach Mouth McGarry), Robert Sorrells (Casey), Abraham Sofaer (dott. Stillmam)

Un mondo su misura
Titolo originale: A World of His Own
Diretto da: Ralph Nelson
Scritto da: Richard Matheson

Trama
Uno scrittore scopre che, parlando all'interno del proprio registratore, è in grado di far comparire i personaggi dei suoi racconti, ciò provocherà la gelosia della moglie...

Interpreti: Keenan Wynn (Gregory West), Phyllis Kirk (Victoria West), Mary La Roche (Mary)

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Home » Moyes is done with the pleasantries as Manchester United manager
Moyes is done with the pleasantries as Manchester United manager
When David Moyes sat next to Juan Mata in his press first conference as a Manchester United player, he was beaming from ear to ear and looked ten years younger than when he walked off down the tunnel after the loss to Sunderland.
Moyes looks just as boosted by Mata's arrival as the players are and he followed up his warning shot to the players from earlier this week with the sort of post-match discussion we've been waiting for.
Speaking to MUTV after the game, Moyes said: "I wanted us to score the third and carry on. I wanted the performance to be better!"
Yes, yes, yes! Attack, attack, attack. That is the sort of response we have been wanting to hear from Moyes and he went a step further by remaining strong worded even in victory.
He added: "Don't think because I have won tonight I'm smiling and happy. With the vision I have got for the club we have got a long way to go,"
He doesn't need to be polite anymore. He doesn't need to say how knocked back he is by the size of United and the fan base. He doesn't have to blame poor performances solely on unscrupulous decisions. Now, he can be cut-throat and direct with his words. Now, he can manage United instead of letting United manage him.
Everybody talked about Marouane Fellaini being given time to settle into Old Trafford but Moyes needed time more than any player and now, seven months into his tenure, he has increased his baby steps into more confident strides.
In his pre-match programme notes, that change in attitude is so apparent. He is now making the necessary changes for United to become his club.
He said: "I have been in this job for seven months now, and I feel that I have tried to give everybody an opportunity to show me, as the new manager, what their capabilities are. When I joined the club, I joined knowing that I was taking over a great squad who had just finished the season as champions, but I was also made very much aware that there would have to be changes made; namely a long-term plan and also looking within our own Academy to introduce young players to the first team as often as we feel they warrant selection. I feel now that I have had enough time to make my assessment. I have formulated my own opinions and I have a clear idea of what I think I need to do; we will rebuild and form another strong Manchester United team.
"As I have alluded to before, there will be changes at the club and tonight will be your first chance to see Juan Mata in a Manchester United shirt. He is an undoubted talent who has had a good goalscoring record at every club he has played for, and was the leading assist-maker in the Premier League last season and I feel that we have lacked moments of creativity which could lead to more scoring opportunities and chances. He is young enough to have a long career here at Manchester United and experienced enough to help us now and help improve the side. He is a player who I know our existing players are looking forward to working with as part of the squad. Juan is the first, I hope, of several new signings. Unfortunately, as I have mentioned many times, I do not think they will be coming in the current transfer window, but we are already formulating our thoughts and plans for what we would like to have here at the club by the start of next season.
"In the meantime, our priorities have changed, in as much as we know that we have to win the majority of our games. Champions League football is something that everyone at Manchester United is used to, and we will do everything we can to make sure that remains here at the club next season. We do have big Champions League games to look forward to in the near future, and I hope by the time we face Olympiacos next month, we will be back to a fully fit squad. I have done as much as I can to steer clear of talking about the cost of missing key players like Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie through injury because I see injuries as part and parcel of football, not an excuse, but to have them both out for such a long period has undoubtedly played its part in recent months and the statistics bear out their importance to us."
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