Mr. Wahl is a Managing Member of the Investment House LLC and has been a member of the Investment House LLC's investment management team since April 30, 2012. From May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2012, he served as a Managing Director of First Western. From January 2000 through April 30, 2009, he served as President of GKM Advisers, LLC. During that time Mr. Wahl actively managed portfolios for firm clients. Prior to joining GKM Advisers, he spent three years (from July 1997 to January 2000) operating Wahl Financial, his own money management firm. Mr. Wahl has five years experience as an over-the counter market maker in Southern California, first with Gruntal Securities, then with Cruttenden Roth. He received his CPA credentials while working at Deloitte & Touche, Los Angeles where he spent three years auditing businesses and mutual funds. Mr. Wahl earned his B.S. degree in Accounting after studying at California State University at Dominguez Hills, San Diego State University and Oklahoma City University. Mr. Wahl spent two years pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers organization.