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Richard is a principal of QVM Group LLC (http://www.qvmgroup.com/QVMinvest/), a fee-based investment advisor based in Connecticut with clients across the country. He provides investment coaching to "do-it-yourself" investors, and manages portfolios for those who prefer not to make... More
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