| Fund Inception | 06/01/2015 |
| Name of Issuer | Advisors Preferred |
| Fund Advisor(s) | Advisors Preferred, LLC |
| Sub-Advisor(s) | Spectrum Financial Inc |
Fund Managers for SAPEX
Ralph Doudera
Portfolio Manager since 06/01/2015
Ralph Doudera is the CEO of Spectrum Financial, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory firm that is responsible for investing hundreds of millions of dollars of client assets. Over the past 25 years Spectrum’s investment and trading philosophy has strived to consistently provide above average investment returns while minimizing downside losses. He is also an investment strategist to Hundredfold Advisors, managing two mutual funds.
Mr. Doudera has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Management and Finance from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has also received a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Regent University.
He founded Simply Distribute Foundation, which contributes to organizations promoting microfinance, supporting third world children hospitals, building orphanages and churches, and evangelism. He believes this is the best way to make positive changes in this world.
Ralph has five grown children, two stepdaughters, and eight grandchildren. His activities are diverse, from auto racing to composing music and playing the piano on his Church worship team. He also enjoys surfing in Costa Rica where he currently owns the beachfront Casa Cecilia Hotel in St. Teresa, Costa Rica. His first book, Wealth Conundrum, is now in its third printing, and it addresses the puzzles of wealth from a Biblical perspective. It is also available in Korean, and Arabic versions.
Christopher Hendrix
Portfolio Manager since 07/31/2020
Christopher Hendrix, CMT, Assistant Portfolio Manager,has served as Portfolio Manager and Investment Team Leader of Spectrum Financial Inc., since 2007. Prior to joining the Spectrum Financial Inc., he was a securities advisor with a regional brokerage firm before shifting in 1993 to a large national brokerage firm. There, he was the Senior Technical Analyst of the technical analysis department. In 2005, he established his own firm that published daily market commentaries as well as being a regular contributor to a nationwide investment industry magazine. Over the years, he has developed numerous proprietary indicators and analysis techniques that attempt to enhance portfolio returns in various investments and market cycles. Mr. Hendrix received his certification as a Chartered Market Technician from the Market Technicians Association, Inc. in 1998. He earned his B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1991 in Social Sciences/Economics.
Mary Collins
Portfolio Manager since 07/31/2020
Mary Collins, ChFC, has served as President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Spectrum Financial Inc since 2000. She began working for the Spectrum Financial Inc as a financial planner in 1988. The scope of her duties for the Spectrum Financial Inc include developing and maintaining corporate structure, efficient back office operations, and a comprehensive compliance program. Ms. Collins, is a graduate of Old Dominion University where she received Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on corporate finance. Ms. Collins received her certification as a Chartered Financial Consultant in 1988 from the American College.
