General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> June 11, 2001
CHARLES P. MCCURDY, JR. is Executive Vice President and Director of
Research for Veredus Asset Management, LLC. He joined the firm in 1998.
Mr. McCurdy is the Co-Portfolio manager of the Veredus Aggressive Growth
and Sci-Tech Funds and is responsible for leading the team of analysts.
He has 14 years of experience that includes: Director of Research for
SMC Capital, Inc., Manager of investment group for Stock Yards Bank &
Trust Co.; Research Analyst for Liberty National Bank & Trust Co., and
Citizens Fidelity Capital Management, 1986-1992. Mr. McCurdy earned a
Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisville. He is a
Chartered Financial Analyst. Profile
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. Profile
TWST: Can you tell us about Veredus Asset Management and, in particular,your Aggressive Growth and Scitech Funds?
Mr. Weber: The firm was formed in 1998, so it's three years old, and