General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> May 9, 2005

MICHAEL YOSHIKAMI – YCMNET ADVISORS INC

MICHAEL A. YOSHIKAMI is Founder, President, and Chief Investment Strategist of YCMNET Advisors, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm. He has been the Chief Investment Strategist of the firm since its inception. Mr. Yoshikami oversees all investment and research activities of the firm and has over 20 years' investment and financial planning experience. In addition to setting the overall investment strategy of the firm, he coordinates the detailed analysis processes executed by a highly skilled team of analysts and associate portfolio personnel. He actively engages in the firm's securities analysis activities and determines the macro tactical asset allocations weightings for client portfolios. His system integration background, investment analysis expertise, and two decades in the financial services business have provided him the practical foundation to design the firm's investment processes for today's rapidly changing environment. He began teaching college level courses at age 27 and later served as an Adjunct Instructor at two local college institutions. He holds a PhD in Education as well as a Certified Financial Planner designation and is a respected lecturer, speaking frequently on tactical asset allocation theory. He was a key presenter throughout Northern California with a nationally syndicated radio personality. A prolific writer, he is also the author two books and numerous financial articles on investment related topics. Profile
TWST: Give us a brief overview of YCMNET Advisors and the services the

firm offers.

Mr. Yoshikami: YCMNET Advisors is an investment management firm that

provides high quality wealth management