Jon Ferguson is a managing partner of FIC Capital, Inc. Jon has served as President and Chief Investment Officer of FIC Capital (formerly Ferguson Investment Consultants, Inc.) since 2002, spearheading equity and fixed income research, setting investment and portfolio strategy, and overseeing client relationships and business development.

Prior to joining FIC, Jon worked at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, where he was responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending equity investments across multiple industry sectors for Merrill’s Small Cap Growth mutual fund. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Jon worked in the research department of various top-tier Wall Street firms. He was a Research Associate for Credit Suisse First Boston’s Energy Group in 1999. From 1997 to 1999, he was an Analyst for Schroders covering small capitalization capital goods companies. From 1996 to 1997, Jon was an Analyst at NatWest Securities covering small capitalization aerospace & defense and capital goods companies. From 1995 to 1996, he was an Analyst at Value Line, Inc. with coverage responsibilities spanning consumer products to technology, healthcare, and specialty finance. Jon received an M.B.A. in Finance with honors and distinction from NYU Stern School of Business in 2000. He graduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1995, receiving a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Mathematics, and is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.

Jon is the proud father of twin sons, and is an avid snowboarder and hockey player.

Derek is a managing partner, as well as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for FIC Capital, Inc. He is responsible for corporate strategy, financial planning and analysis, marketing, business development and ensuring operational effectiveness. Derek also actively supports the investment research functions and assists in managing client relationships.

Prior to joining FIC Capital in 2007, Derek was a Principal at kasina, a strategy consulting firm serving the asset management sector. At kasina, he was involved in the management, corporate strategy, and operations of the company, as well as providing strategic insight and guidance to senior executives of several high-profile asset managers. He has served as a speaker and panelist at several industry conferences, and was often sought by industry publications for comment on relevant issues.

Having joined kasina only a year after its formation in 1999, Derek had a major impact in building the start-up venture into a viable and successful business entity. His latest roles included heading the overall consulting practice, managing a number of important client relationships, serving as an author, project manager or Editorial Board member for numerous research reports, and leading the company’s employee education and growth initiatives.

In addition to his business endeavors, Derek looks for ways to be more active in socially responsible initiatives. He is a founder of the kasina Youth Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to innovating and improving the education of our children. He is an active volunteer and contributor to several New York Community and national programs, including DreamYard, Kids for Tomorrow, the "I Have a Dream" Foundation and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Prior to joining kasina, Derek worked for an e-Commerce start-up in the financial services industry, where he developed operational models and initiated marketing programs. Derek also worked in the Financial Planning and Analysis department of AlliedSignal (now Honeywell), where he developed business analysis tools and reporting solutions for multiple lines of business. Before attending business school, Derek spent a number of years consulting at ERM, a leading environmental engineering firm.

Derek graduated with Highest Honors from Colgate University in 1992. He was a merit-based scholarship recipient at Pennsylvania State University and NYU’s Stern School of Business, where he received a M.S. (1995) and M.B.A. (2000), respectively. At Stern, Derek majored in Finance and Information Technology.

Derek grew up in Massachusetts and the back woods of New Hampshire, in an environment where pets outnumbered family members. He has lived in several neighborhoods in New York City over the last 10 years. He enjoys playing almost any sport and often dreams of plowing through several feet of untouched powder on ski mountains in the Western US.

Terrence Emde is a managing partner of FIC Capital, Inc. He has served as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of FIC Capital (formerly Ferguson Investment Consultants, Inc.) since 2003. In addition to these duties, he plays an integral role in corporate strategy, business development, and improving operational efficiencies. Terrence is actively involved in managing client relationships and contributes to the development and implementation of investment strategies that are tailored for each client. He also assists in the analysis and evaluation of both equity and fixed income securities.

Prior to joining FIC, Terrence worked as a Securities Analyst at Swiss American Securities, a member of the Credit Suisse Group, where he was directly responsible for fundamental stock and industry analysis in the cable, capital goods, insurance, Internet and metal and mining sectors. He produced industry and stock reports that were distributed to the firm’s exclusive client base. Terrence also made recommendations to the Head of U.S. Trading at Credit Suisse Private Banking and contributed to the establishment of the company’s Model Portfolio.

From 1996 to 1997, Terrence was an Analyst at Value Line, Inc. with coverage responsibility spanning nearly 30 companies in various industry sectors, including financial services, metal and mining, computer services, and capital goods.

Terrence received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from SUNY Binghamton in 1995. He is currently pursuing the Certified Financial Planner designation.

Terrence is a devoted softball player, and enjoys golfing and skiing. He is the proud father of a newborn son.