General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> January 12, 1998
GEOFFREY R. AKERS is a Research Analyst/Fixed Income Securities at
Southwest Securities. Dr. Akers earned his Bachelor's degree in
engineering physics from the University of Maine and two Master's of
Science degrees in applied math and applied physics from Columbus
University. He also holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of
Connecticut and an M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr.
Akers is an endorsed marathon runner holding 36 performance medals in
U.S. marathons, is on the U.S.A. Track & Field Listing/National
Directory of Distinguished U.S. Runners and is on the Board of Trustees
at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Akers is
a licensed NACP (series 24) Principal. Profile
TWST: Why don't we start by your giving to us a description or profileof your firm and your responsibilities at the firm?
Dr. Akers: The firm, Southwest Securities, is a major investment bank
here