Gordon “Grant” Curtis to Speak at Monaco Wealth Management Conference in October 2008

Stamford, CT, October 08, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Gordon “Grant” Curtis is pleased to announce that he will be speaking as a panelist at the Opal Financial Conference in Monaco on October 27, 2008. The panel topic of “alternative investment strategies” can encompass many possible targets, but of particular interest is the energy sector. Mr. Curtis has been involved with the deployment of capital across many energy related transactions. His experience has lead to significant returns as a result of unique capital structures even during turbulent economic times. The panel will discuss how to take advantage of specific investment opportunities and why these should be included in any institutional portfolio.

Both macro and micro economic drivers play important roles on the needs and demands for energy. With over a billion people entering the middle class in the near future, the demand for basic necessities such as energy will continue to grow despite energy saving advancements. A responsible approach to the development of fossil fuels does not mean that being socially responsible has to detract from economic returns. Likewise, the need to find and implement new energy sources to reduce or remove dependence on fossil fuels does not have to be uneconomically attractive either.

As Director of a single Family Office portfolio, Mr. Curtis has been able to consistently deliver double digit returns even amidst the most recent market turbulence. The need to be responsive and allow the market to dictate how best to act in conjunction with macro economic trends is key to the short and long term success of any institutional portfolio.

According to Mr. Curtis, “I’ve been very fortunate to have very good mentors from a variety of backgrounds that have given me insight on hard to learn investment principles. Despite the predominantly bull market for the last 20+ years and relatively recent explosive growth in Eastern Europe and Asia, many money managers lack experience in a non-beta driven market. It is a skill to add alpha to such markets but adding alpha to a bear market is something that few are suited to do. Again, I point to my tutelage which dates back to astute investors before, during and after the 1929 crash. Those same principles hold true in this market and can give those that use them profound insight on how to consistently make money.”

Opal world wide conferences offer a wonderful platform for institutional investors, managers and advisors to exchange ideas, network and strategize amidst real time market conditions. Over the years, investors who have been nimble and able to make informed, yet punctual decisions have faired the best and have consistently been the leaders for others to follow. Mr. Curtis has certainly been a pioneer in financial structure, ideas and insights across many spectrums of market activities.

Of European decent, Mr. Curtis allocates his much of his time between London, Switzerland and New York.

For more information please contact Mr. Curtis directly at: GordonGCurtis@Gmail.com

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