Type Of Business:
Financial Services
Expertise:
Ms. Garner's expertise includes marketing and traditional investments, as well as business and product development for alternative investment strategies.
Major Product/SVS:
Traditional and Alternative Investment Management
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Tennis, Cycling, Running, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master of Business Administration, University of California, Los Angeles (1989); Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Virginia (1982)
Affiliations Awards:
Most Valuable Player, Captain, Women's Tennis Team, University of Virginia; Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association; Trustee, Milestone Capital Management
Industry:
Alternative Investments
Date of Distinction:
1/21/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Garner's product knowledge, persistence and ability to maintain solid working relationships with her clients distinguishes her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Garner would like to be remembered by her peers as an intelligent person and a team player.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Garner aspires to create educational opportunities for underserved children and adults.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Garner would like to have lunch with her late mother, who raised her as a single parent and instilled the need for a good education and strong work ethic, she would thank her for the positive motivational force she was in her life.
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the confidence instilled in her by her mother who raised her as a single parent after the death of her father and to the support of her good friends and the dynamic people she has met in her industry.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in alternative investments.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Garner received a full tennis scholarship from the University of Virginia. She is also very active in the support of educational institutions and institutions that seek to help animals.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Raising Capital for Alternative and Traditional Investments, Building Relationships with Foundations, Endowments and Family Offices, Foundation Endowments and Other Institutions
Education Certifications:
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (2005); Licensed in Series 7, 63, 24 and 22, National Association of Securities Dealers
Awards/Honors:
Three-Time Recipient, Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Tennis Champion, University of Virginia