Chad Brand is the founder and President of Peridot Capital Management LLC, a money management firm based in Pittsburgh that focuses on investment management and consulting services for individuals. Chad also writes a blog, Peridot Capitalist, which has been named one of the best investment-related blogs by many industry sources including Forbes, Capital Magazine, 24/7 Wall Street, and Daily Reckoning. Feel free to visit the following web sites to learn more about Peridot Capital Management's service offerings, investment philosophy, or to read Chad's blog.