Scott Colyer – CEO

Scott Colyer is the CEO ofAdvisors Asset Management, Inc. (AAM), an institutional fixed income broker/dealer, investment advisor and Unit Investment Trust originator. Previously, Mr. Colyer served in the capacity of First Vice President of both Prudential Securities, Inc. and PaineWebber Inc. Mr. Colyer was the founder of the Sterling Companies in 1998 which merged with FIS in early 2002. With nearly 20 years industry experience, Mr. Colyer has become a highly respected and accomplished fixed income strategist and investment counselor. Mr. Colyer received his BA from Pittsburg State University distinguished academics in 1982. He earned his Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Washburn University School of Law in 1985.

Michael Boyle, CFA – Senior Vice President

Mike Boyle is a Senior Vice President of Advisor’s Asset Management and is a CFA charter holder. Previously, Mr. Boyle served as the Managing Director of Product Research & Development for Claymore Securities where he was responsible for the screening, selection and development of unit investment trusts and new products. He also co-managed Claymore’s Core Equity Fund. In 1999, he joined First Trust Portfolios and served as the Vice President of Equity Strategy Research where he oversaw the creation of numerous quantitative investment strategies. Mr. Boyle served for more than 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator and obtained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Illinois in 1988 and his M.S. degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1998.

Jim Costas – Executive Vice President

Jim Costas is the Executive Vice President of Advisor’s Asset Management and plays a vital role in the cultivation and growth of the firm. Mr. Costas has over 20 years of trading experience, previously serving as the Vice President, Trader for both EF Hutton and Prudential Securities. In addition, he served as Director, Trader for SunTrust Bank before joining Fixed Income Securities in 2002. Mr. Costas received a Bachelor of Science degree from Ithaca College in 1977.

Alex Meitzner – Managing Director

Alex has considerable experience in all aspects of product management having been responsible for the supervision and evaluation of over $3 billion in unit trust assets while with Ranson & Associates as well as the creation of a wide variety of fixed income and equity based unit trusts. In addition to the unit trust industry, Alex has been involved in the management of fixed income and equity based mutual funds both domestic and international. His solid management of The Kansas Municipal Fund earned him a top ranking by Morningstar for its category. Prior to joining Advisors Asset Management, Alex served as President of Matrix Unit Trust and is currently Managing Director for Advisors Asset Management.

Robert Moser – Vice President, ADT Sales and Trading

Robert has been in the financial services field for 17 years providing support in Unit Investment Trusts and Closed End Funds. His previous experiences included overseeing the trading desk and back office operations, database management, acting as liaison to third party vendors and providing sales support to both internal wholesalers and UIT clientele. He was also involved in supporting Research & Development with new product development, sales teams support and product analysis.

Eugene E. Peroni, Jr. -- Senior Vice President

Mr. Peroni is a recognized market strategist with over 30 years of investment management and analysis experience. He is known for “The Peroni Method” of selecting stocks, pioneered by Eugene Peroni Sr. over 50 years ago. Before joining Advisor’s Asset Management, Mr. Peroni was Senior Managing Director, Equity Research for Claymore Advisors. Earlier in his career he served as Managing Director, Equity Research for Nuveen Investments. Prior to that, Mr. Peroni was Director of Technical Research for Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont. Mr. Peroni is currently responsible for Unit Investment Trust product development and equity portfolio management.
- Eugene E. Peroni, Jr. Bio