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Making investing smart and easy — with Foliofn’s Steve Wallman

Zack Miller | October 15, 2012
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Making investing smart and easy — with Foliofn’s Steve Wallman

Steve Wallman’s Foliofn has been a pioneer in the online brokerage industry.

Founded 12 years ago, Folio has built a very strong following for its innovative service and ease-of-use. Folio also does a ton of work with professional investment advisors and their clients.

Steve joins us on Tradestreaming Radio to discuss how his stint as commissioner at the SEC provided the impetus behind founding Folio and where he believes investing is headed in the future.

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About Steven Wallman

founder ofSteve is the founder and CEO of Foliofn. He was Commissioner of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission from 1994 – 1997.

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