Howard Capital Management Announces Retirement of Longtime President Bill Martin

ATLANTA, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Capital Management, Inc. (HCM), an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, announced today that president Bill Martin will retire after five years of leading the company. HCM's controller, Chris Ferguson, has been appointed his successor.

"Through his leadership, Bill has taken this firm to new heights, and he will be missed dearly by all of us," said Vance Howard, CEO of HCM. "We're thrilled for Bill as he enters the next chapter of life in retirement, and at the same time, we're looking forward to Chris Ferguson continuing the standard of excellence that Bill set. Chris is a tremendous asset for our team, our clients and overall investment prowess."

Ferguson has served as controller for HCM for the past two years and has worked as a professional accountant for the last seven years. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a BBA in accounting.

"I want to express my gratitude to our CEO, Vance Howard, for giving me the opportunity to work with so many talented colleagues over the past five years," said Martin. "While I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished during my tenure, I have no doubt that Chris will be a great addition to the executive team. He is more than qualified to take over my role as president, and I truly feel that our employees, our clients and our partners will benefit greatly from his leadership."

Zachary Stout, a 13-year industry veteran, has also joined HCM as managing director of sales and distribution. He will play an instrumental role in leading the internal and external distribution teams in their effort to build collaborative partnerships with financial advisors throughout the country. As managing director, Stout will lead all sales-related efforts for HCM.

About Howard Capital Management
Founded in 1999, Howard Capital Management, Inc. (HCM) is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm offering professional money management services to private clients, brokers and broker-dealers through separately managed portfolios, retirement tools, self-directed brokerage accounts and proprietary mutual funds. HCM offers a straightforward solution to navigating market volatility while striving to drive performance and hedge against inflation. The company's defensive and tactical investment strategy seeks to mitigate investment risk through market downturns while pursuing opportunities for growth. For more information, visit howardcm.com.

Disclosures
Howard Capital Management, Inc. ("HCM") is an SEC-registered investment advisor with its principal place of business in the State of Georgia. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of HCM by the SEC, nor does it indicate that HCM has arraigned a particular level of skill or ability. HCM only transacts business where it is properly registered or is otherwise exempt from registration.  Howard Capital Management, Inc. (Howard CM) offers its investment methodology through multiple programs that may invest in exchange traded funds, variable annuities and mutual funds. There is no certainty that any investment or strategy (including the investments and/or investment strategies recommended by the advisor), will be profitable or successful in achieving investment objectives. LASS.MSPR.032520 HCM-032520-8.

SOURCE Howard Capital Management

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