General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> October 12, 1998

Robert L Desmond – Heartland Advisors

ROBERT L. DESMOND, CPA, is Vice President of Research at Heartland Advisors. Mr. Desmond has been Vice President with the company since 1995. Specializing in financial services companies, Mr. Desmond has over 30 years related experience starting as a National Bank Examiner. Prior to joining Heartland, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Republic Capital Group, a billion dollar multi-thrift holding company. Mr. Desmond is a graduate of Georgetown University. (FAL502)(6518) Profile
TWST: Tell us something about the investment philosophy at Heartland

Advisors.

Mr. Desmond: Heartland is a value shop adhering to the philosophy of

Graham & Dodd. We invest in stocks