B. Anthony Weber

B. ANTHONY WEBER is President, Chief Investment Officer and founder of
Veredus Asset Management, LLC. He is also Co-Portfolio Manager of the
Alleghany/Veredus Aggressive Growth Fund. He has 18 years investment
experience and leads the team that is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the Fund. Prior experience includes: President and
Senior Portfolio Manager of SMC Capital, Inc from 1993-1998; Portfolio
Manager for Shelby County Trust Bank; Equity Trader for Fred Alger
Management; and Research Analyst for First Kentucky Trust Company. Mr.
Weber earned a BA from Centre College of Kentucky.