Alan Brochstein, CFA, has worked in the securities industry since 1986. He managed investments in institutional environments until he founded AB Analytical Services in 2007, and now provides independent research and consulting services to registered investment advisors. In addition to advising several hedge funds and investment managers, including Friedberg Investment Management, where he participates as a member of the investment management committee, Brochstein is also a senior analyst for the independent research firm Management CV. Brochstein also offers the Analytical Trader service at Marketfy, where he uses fundamental and technical analysis to offer specific trade ideas geared toward swing traders.