American Association of Individual Investors
Phoenix, AZ Chapter

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The 2024-25 regular meeting schedule has been updated. and the 2025 summer schedule has been published.

See the Schedule link above.

Information from previous presentations can be located on the ARCHIVE page on the menu above.

Regular and SIG Meetings:
Attend in-person or by Zoom for Free
Zoom Link:
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10:05 – 11:05 am

Closed-End Funds, Business Development Companies & Interval Funds: Income and Opportunity   – Zoom

A Closed-End Fund [CEF] is an investment structure/vehicle as defined by the Investment CSanps&pt; font-weight: 700;”>John Cole Scott, CFS — President & CIO
CEF Advisors & CEF Data

BDCs] are closed-end funds that provide small, growing companies access to capital.  BDCs typically have a higher fee structure.

John will cover the overview and recent trends in Closed-End Funds, Business Development Companies and Interval Funds.

Attend in-person or by Zoom for Free
Zoom Link:
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11:05 to 12:05 pm

AAII Fundamental Stocks SIG –  In-personA Closed-End Fund Karen Kamenir Business Development Companies [BDCs] are closed-end funds that provide small, growing companies access to capital.  BDCs typically have a higher fee structure.

John Cole is proud to lead CEF Advisors and continue the legacy of his father, George, a pioneer in closed-end investments who bought into the firm in 1996. After earning his bachelor’s degree from William and Mary, John Cole joined his father at the firm in 2001, launching his own rewarding and distinguished career.

Today John Cole is regarded as one of the foremost experts in the industry, and is frequently consulted by investment groups, professional organizations, and the national financial press for his deep insight and knowledge about closed-end fund (CEF), business development company (BDC), and interval fund data, research, and investing. Highly motivated and goal-oriented, he is driven by his passion for the industry, building meaningful connections with people, and a deeply personal aspiration to do hard things well.

In 2008, John Cole founded CEFData.com, a data service now covering all U.S. listed and non-listed CEFs, BDCs, and interval funds. In 2019, he also founded the Active Investment Company Alliance (AICA), and serves as its executive chairman. John Cole holds the FINRA 66 license and the Certified Fund Specialist® (CFS®) designation.

A Richmond native, John Cole, his wife Katherine, and daughter Lexi call Short Pump home. An active supporter of his alma mater, John Cole serves on the board of the William & Mary Foundation and is a board member of the William & Mary Alumni Association. He is also a long-time member of the Richmond Association for Business Economics (RABE) and is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Investment Committee for The New York State Society of The Cincinnati. John Cole founded an acapella group in college and still loves singing karaoke today.

12:15 to 1:15 pm

Personal Finance & Retirement Income SIG –  In-person
Urban Adams , SIG Leader

Due to greater uncertainties, financial planning after retirement becomes more challenging. We all want to make good decisions. Where most investors get into trouble is not in their intent, it’s in their emotions and habits. The SIG’s focus is educating members how-to make informed financial decisions which are in their best interests.

1:15 to 2:15 pm

Options and Analysis SIG – In-person
Urban Adam>

Date:

Saturday, Febuary 8th, 2025

Time:  Arizona time

10:00       Announcements

10:05        John Cole Scott, President and CIO CEF Advisors

        Closed-End Funds, Business Development Companies & Interval Funds: Income and Opportunity 

                     Q&A

11:05     AAII Fundamental Stock SIG – Karen Kamenir, SIG Leader

12:05     Break

12:15    Personal Finance & Retirement Planning – Urban Adams, SIG Leader

1:15       Options and Analysis SIG – Lowell Carty, SIG Leader

2:15       Door Prizes for in-person attendees

New meeting location:

Tempe Public Library – see map below

Friends of the Library meeting room

3500 S Rural Rd

Tempe, AZ 85282