Brown University

Merk Senior Economic Adviser and former President of the St. Louis Federal Reserve William Poole and Merk Chief Investment Officer Axel Merk will be speaking at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

The Financial Crisis & Sustainable Wealth

At the event, we will discuss both economic and investment issues, including:

• The state of the economy

• Unintended consequences of the bailouts

• What it means for investors and their ability to build sustainable wealth

Event Details:

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm EDT

Where: Brown University, Providence, RI (MacMillan Hall, Room 115)

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