Mr. Hawkins is a graduate of the University of Richmond, BA and the University of Virginia, Darden School, MBA. Previously, he was employed with Arthur Andersen LLP as a Senior Associate and First Union Securities, Inc, Assistant Vice President, Equity Research. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. He is registered as an Investment Adviser Representative.

Michael is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, BS and Hofstra University, MBA. Previously, he was employed as a buyside analyst at an insurance holding company and most recently as a sell-side analyst covering the Utilities/Energy Pipeline sector. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.