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SEM on the Radio:  

Peter McClellan Show, 8/17/10 - Investor Confidence in Market

Peter McClellan Show, 7/29/10 - Understanding Social Cycles

Peter McClellan Show, 7/9/10 - Sunshine's Weather Forecast

Peter McClellan Show, 6/11/10 - A Critical Summer

Peter McClellan Show, 5/10/10 - The "Flash Crash"

Peter McClellan Show, 4/29/10 - Greece & Goldman Sachs

Peter McClellan Show, 4/5/10 - Areas of Economic Growth

Peter McClellan Show, 3/9/10 - A Look at the Recovery

Peter McClellan Show, 2/4/10 - What is Active Management?

Peter McClellan Show, 1/29/10 - Things to Watch for in the Economy

Peter McClellan Show, 1/21/10 - Engineering Your Portfolio

Peter McClellan Show, 12/28/09 - Year in Review & a Look Ahead

Peter McClellan Show, 12/14/09 - Does Buy & Hold Investing Work?

Peter McClellan Show, 11/24/09 - Why We're Thankful

Peter McClellan Show, 11/05/09 - Is Wall Street Selling?

Peter McClellan Show, 10/27/09 - Economic Outlook

Peter McClellan Show, 9/29/09 - 3rd Qtr Review & 4th Qtr Outlook

Peter McClellan Show, 9/25/09 - Psychology of making decisions

Peter McClellan Show, 9/17/09 - The "Inflation Trade"

Peter McClellan Show, 8/31/09 - The Pending Forest Fire

Peter McClellan Show, 7/23/09 - End of the Recession, Pt 2

Peter McClellan Show, 7/22/09 - End of the Recession, Pt 1

Peter McClellan Show, 7/7/09 - How to Structure Your Portfolio

Peter McClellan Show, 6/25/09 - Active vs. Passive Management


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ABOUT SEM 

Strategic Equity Management was founded in 1992 by Rick Gage, an engineer experienced in the use of statistical design and optimization.  Today the team at Strategic Equity is comprised of both engineering and finance professionals who combine their knowledge and experience to navigate the uncertainties of the stock market.  Our approach to the financial markets utilizes technical analysis to develop computer-driven investment models.  These proprietary models, developed through extensive back-testing, have guided Strategic Equity’s investment approach since its formation.


Meet The Team

Richard C. Gage,
President and Sr. Portfolio Manager

Rick earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering while attending South Dakota School of Mines & Technology on an academic scholarship.  He obtained his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.  Mr. Gage has worked in the field of statistical design and optimization since 1979--first in the metal process and microelectronics industries and since 1992 as the founder of Strategic Equity Management, Inc.

Jeffrey S. Hybiak,
Portfolio Manager and Manager of Institutional Services

Jeffrey received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Finance & Accounting emphasis) from the University of Northern Colorado, where he was a member of the Financial Management Association National Honor Society.  He has worked in the field of accounting and finance since 1992.  Prior to joining SEM, Mr. Hybiak served as a Fund Manager/Analyst for the UNC Alumni Foundation Fund, a balanced portfolio consisting of equity, fixed income, and cash securities.  He joined Strategic Equity Management, Inc. in October 1998.

Stephen D. Goad,
Manager of Investment Research

Stephen received BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, in 1977, 1978, and 1985, respectively.  From 1981 to 1997 he performed both research and design work in the power electronics field.  In 1995 Dr. Goad began research in market technical analysis and trading system development and in January 1998 joined Strategic Equity Management, Inc.

Shannon Chandler,
Investment Advisor Representative

Shannon received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Prior to joining the SEM team in 2002, Ms. Chandler developed asset allocation strategies as an Investment Specialist for Charles Schwab.   

Brandi Hybiak,
Business Partner Support Specialist

Brandi has over 13 years of back office & customer service experience, most of those focusing on accounting operations.  She has been with the SEM team since 2001.

Laynie Drenske,
Business Partner Support Specialist

Laynie has been in the financial industry for 20 years. Her experience in banking, financial advisory, mortgage-backed bond & commodity trading gives Laynie a versatile view of the financial industry. She has been with the SEM team since May 2004.