Richard W. Torgerson Registered Principal Progressive Asset Management 9814 Branchleigh Road Randallstown, MD 21133 Voice - (410) 655-9588 Fax  - (410) 655-7014 e-mail - rtorgerson@fwg.com Richard Torgerson has been combining his financial acumen with a lifelong commitment to social justice since becoming a stock broker with Dean Witter in 1985. In 1993, his private practice was organized and in 1996 he joined the Progressive Asset Management (PAM) Network. In 2004, he was named PAM's Director of Social Research & Shareholder Advocacy.  In this capacity, Richard manages PAM's social research, analysis and portfolio screening services, including relations with third-party money management firms. He also oversees the shareholder advocacy program at PAM, working with both clients and outside coalitions to mobilize support for social/environmental initiatives. Professional Expertise Specializing in index linked note evaluation and technical stock analysis, Richard offers conservative and growth oriented portfolio management for families and institutions using his proprietary Risk Aware Management Program. He carries professional licenses as a Registered Representative (Series 7 and 63), Registered Principal (Series 24) and Registered Investment Advisor (Series 65). Richard has been interviewed by several publications and electronic media, such as National Public Radio and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has written on social investing topics in the Baltimore Sun, the Chesapeake Environmental Business Guide and the New Physician. A Lifetime of Activism Richard serves as President of Nuclear Free America, Inc., a main provider of corporate information about nuclear weapons and military contractors to the social investing movement. Richard has served as co-chair of Maryland Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, member of the Divestment Committee of the Baltimore City Development Commission and as Vice-Chair of the Greater Baltimore Environmental Center. For five years before becoming a stock broker, Richard was a low-income tenant organizer and civil rights activist for Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc. Richard's 21 years in finance and a lifetime in social activism have been recognized by being one of very few persons in the country listed in both Who's Who in Service to the Earth and Who's Who in Finance and Industry.  A graduate of The Johns Hopkins University (BA, 1980), Richard is married with two children. [Home] [Financial Services] [Social Responsibility] [Access Your Account] [Articles] [Who We Are] [Autenrieth] [Torgerson] [Wind] [Affiliations] [Contact Us] [Legal Notice] The Progressive Asset Management (PAM) Network serves as the socially responsible investment division of Financial West Group (FWG). Securities offered through and by Registered Representatives of Financial West Group, member NASD, SIPC. © 2006, Richard W. Torgerson