Chuck began his writing and speaking career after nearly 18 years in the investment business as a stockbroker, senior manager, Corporate Vice President and Senior Advisor with some of the most prestigious names and largest companies on Wall Street. He has been an advisor and portfolio manager to many wealthy individuals, pension plans, municipal governments and large institutions in the US.

Working with some of the wealthiest people in the US has allowed Chuck to establish strategies and techniques that help limit investment risk and that can, even in today's environment, be applied to the average investor. When he retired from the securities industry in 1993, he was a Principle of both the N.Y.S.E. and the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE).

A recognized and sought after expert in his field, Chuck continues to write and speak internationally, as well as consult with many high net-worth clients on their investments. Still an active investor himself, Chuck resides most of the year in Thailand, but vacations frequently in many diverse parts of the globe.