Biographies

Richard H Konrad, CFA, CFP® – Partner, Portfolio Manager (201) 222-9930  rkonrad@valuearchitects.com Following graduation from the University of Western Ontario in 1975, Rick began his career as an institutional equity broker for Richardson Securities. He then moved to Dominion Life as head of asset-liability management. In 1983 he joined Sceptre Investment Counsel as the US and Global equity portfolio manager. In 1989, Rick became a partner in Lincluden Management a investment counseling firm with assets of $400 million. Assets grew to over $7 billion and in 1997, Lincluden was purchased by UAM in Boston. Rick moved to the US as Director of Research for Ryan Beck & Co in 2001. He founded Value Architects Asset Management LLC in 2002. He left Ryan Beck in early 2004 to devote his full energy to Value Architects. He has completed the Harvard Business School Executive Program on behavioral investing, and New York University Certificate in Financial Planning. Victoria L Fillet, CFP® – Partner, Client Servicing/Marketing (201) 222-9930 vfillet@valuearchitects.com Ms. Fillet began her investment career with The First Boston Corporation. In 1981, she joined Furman Selz, becoming Managing Director for Syndication. After 25 years of Wall Street experience, she moved to Canada as a consultant for Republic Bank where she worked on the development and feasibility of several investment products. Returning to New Jersey, she consulted with Ryan Beck & Co. on product development. Vicki is a graduate of Fordham University with a BA in economics and business. She received her Certificate in Financial Planning from New York University.