The principal of JTM Investments is John T. Murphy III.  A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mr. Murphy has been a registered commodity and securities broker since 1978 when he began his career with Smith Barney.  In 1989, after the regional brokerage firm he was with was bought out by a major bank, he formed JTM Investments, an Introducing Broker, registered with the NFA and CFTC and also a branch office of Marion Bass Securities Corp., a regional broker-dealer registered with the NASD.  Originally started with just one other broker, JTM now has six experienced brokers in its Charlotte office, along with a branch office in Kings Mountain, N.C.  

With over 20 years experience in the securities and commodities industry Mr. Murphy has seen many market cycles and manias come and go - from the inflation driven markets of the late 70's and early 80's, to the stock market crash of 1987 (yes, it can happen), up to today's liquidity driven stock market and deflationary commodity markets.  The experience gained from both the successes and mistakes made over this period of time can be an invaluable asset to JTM clients.  One very simple discipline that permeates all facets of JTM Investments is risk management - from the research services we use, to the private placements we participate in, and including the money managers that we recommend.  Risk adjusted returns are something that many people in this industry ignore but are the most important factor that goes into the analysis of any recommendation that is made at JTM Investments.  Over any short period of time it is very possible for a trader taking excessive risks to have outstanding returns.  However, over the long term if a trader is taking excessive risks relative to his expected returns he will eventually self destruct.  This statement does not imply that JTM is a risk averse investment firm.  In fact, just the opposite - many of the recommendations are very risky.  Where JTM differentiates itself from the average firm is that recommendations are only made when the potential reward from a position substantially outweighs the risk and when the total risk to a client's portfolio is in line with his risk parameters.

Along with his emphasis on risk management Mr. Murphy has spent a great deal of time and money putting together some of the top commodity and equity research services in the business.  In the business of trading there is never a sure thing (don't let anyone tell you differently).  What the best traders in the world attempt to do, on a consistent basis, is put the odds of a successfull trade in their favor every time.  Superior information combined with proper risk management can accomplish this goal. 

Reputable Research & Risk Management =
Rich Rewards.