About the Show
“Market Open Live” is a program that will keep listeners up to date each morning on the latest news and information pertaining to the financial markets.
John Hopkins, President of Invested Central and Ed Handley, Senior Vice President at Fulcrum Securities, have developed a reputation for providing objective and useful information for their members and clients as well as radio listeners who have enjoyed their show over the years. Each morning, John and Ed delve into topics on stocks, bonds, commodities, and keep listeners up to date on breaking news and key economic and corporate earnings reports. John and Ed also welcome guests on the show who cover topics ranging from mortgage finance to technical analysis.
Start each morning off with fresh and USEFUL information by tuning into Market Open Live!
About the Hosts
John S. Hopkins, Jr. – President & CEO, Invested Central
John founded the company, John S. Hopkins, Inc., in 1987 after spending seventeen years in the financial services sector. John started out by producing and providing educational training programs for financial institutions and their employees. Hundreds of companies and thousands of employees have used his training materials and John has taken this successful experience and now provides educational training to stock market investors.
John has been involved in the stock market for more than twenty years and studied for and received his series 65 license to become a registered investment advisor representative. John has been both a host and guest on various investment radio programs, both nationally and locally. John received his undergraduate education in business administration at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
John’s role at Invested Central is to manage and market the business, produce educational materials and participate in various seminars. John lives in Bethesda, MD with his wife and has two children.
Ed Handley – Senior Vice President, Fulcrum Securities
Edwin D. Handley is a Senior Vice President-Investments at Fulcrum Securities, Inc. McLean, VA Office. He started his career as a Financial Advisor in 1988. Mr. Handley specializes in equities, fixed income, and options as well as provides investment guidance regarding financial and retirement planning for companies and individuals.
He received his undergraduate engineering degree from the University of Maryland and his MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Mr. Handley earned the Certified Financial Planner TM (CFP) designation in 1988 and was Past Membership Chairman of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners.
He is a host of the award winning, financial radio talk program, “Money Talk.” Mr. Handley has over 15 years experience as a radio talk show host on various stations in the Washington, DC area. Additionally, he is a frequent speaker at investment seminars. Learn more about Ed on his website, EdHandley.com
