General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> October 13, 1997

Lawrence C. Smith – Windsor Financial Group

LAWRENCE C. (LARRY) SMITH, CFA is Senior Portfolio Manager of Windsor Financial Group, Inc. Larry Smith has managed equity portfolios for 15 years using his small to mid cap value/contrarian style. Larry joined Windsor Financial Group, Inc. in 1996. Prior to Windsor, he was a portfolio manager at First Bank's First Asset Management where he managed assets for individuals, institutions and a highly rated mutual fund -- First American Special Equity Fund. Larry is well known for his special value/contrarian equity style. His approach seeks small and mid- size companies that are undervalued and out-of-favor by investors. Historically, Larry's conservative equity style has consistently outperformed market benchmarks with less volatility. Larry has an undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College, an MBA from Columbia University and is a CFA. Windsor Financial Group, Inc. is a privately owned registered investment advisor based in Minneapolis. Windsor manages over $1 billion in assets for individuals, foundations, retirement plans, corporations and community banks. Profile
TWST: Mr. Smith, please tell us something about Windsor Financial Group.

Mr. Smith: Windsor Financial Group is a registered investment advisor,

located in Minneapolis. It was founded in 1986.