System Developer:   John Slazas
Description
JS Services is an independent technical research company that has been a consistent resource to professional traders worldwide since 1984. For 2 decades its Price Map overlay strategies have provided structure to the randomness of discretionary intra-day trading.

On November 17th 2003, JS Services in conjunction with Strategy Runner and its participating brokers launched an automated version of this proven methodology. Now investors and traders of all levels can profit from the dynamics of day trading without ever having to enter an order, by subscribing to JS Services Strategy Portfolios. Hands- free automated trading.

JS Services’ Price Map is a discretionary overlay, whose variables are compiled each day prior to the market opening by professional market technicians and then entered directly into the Strategy Runner automated trading platform. Over 100 different directional, non-directional and risk management strategies are created off the Price Map overlay for each market. From this strategy mix, portfolios are created for different account sizes and risk tolerances. The larger account sizes incorporating a greater number of strategies and enjoying a higher risk reward ratio.

Combining multiple strategies into one portfolio brings a natural diversification and balance.

JS Services strategy portfolios are based on discretionary inputs and therefore will not correlate with other indicator-based methodologies.

JS Services strategies are based on discretionary inputs, which allow them to anticipate market action rather than react. Most mechanical models are based on technical indicators, which by design lag the market. Providers of these strategies are constantly re-adjusting their parameters because they are always behind the market. JS Services strategies are on top of the market each day!

Over 20yrs in the business, catering to the most talented and discriminating of clientele – the Professional trader. The methodology hasn’t changed only the delivery.

JS Services trades during regular market hours and holds no position overnight. This reduces the strategy portfolio’s event risk exposure.

FACT: based on numerous studies, a portfolio with an allocation of at least 5% of its total investment in a non-correlated alternative asset will have a higher return than one without. What account size should you invest? Do your math.

JS Services offers two portfolios for each account size. One has a lower risk and the other has a higher return. Which is important to you? A. Lower risk, B. Higher return.

The leverage of the account is a factor of the risk/reward profile. JS Strategy Portfolios are constructed using high leverage. A more conservative approach would be to double or triple the margin to reduce its percentage risk. It must be noted that the percent risk reduction will equal the percent reward reduction as well.

Markets:   E-Mini S&P, E-Mini NASDAQ

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System Developer:   John Heffernan
Description
Network Capital Advisors Inc. (“Advisor”) is a registered commodity-trading advisor (“CTA”) trading a variety of futures and options markets. NCA’s principals are Robert D. Heffernan, John Heffernan, and Jim Cronin. The principals have over 50 years experience in the futures industry, with extensive experience in trading, floor brokerage, proprietary arbitrage trading and servicing of institutional and retail clients in foreign exchange, interest rate and equity index futures and options. The firm develops and licenses fully automated trading models that run on the Strategy Runner platform. NCA’s Trading Models are only available through a select group of registered Futures Brokers via broker monitored/assisted programs.

NCA’s trading models have been jointly developed by the principals using a variety of technical and mathematical indicators. Drawing from their experience they have developed trading models for different markets and time frames. The trading models use a variety of indicators and or mathematical studies in combination. Some employ various trade filters, which attempt to optimize the performance of the trading model.

John Heffernan is a former member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and has consulted in electronic trading systems for exchanges and firms for over 10 years. He started his career in the futures industry in 1974 on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade. John has held positions in proprietary FX arbitrage trading and management positions with major brokerage firms handling institutional clients and proprietary traders in foreign exchange, interest rates and stock index futures and options. He has studied technical analysis of markets since entering the industry and has developed trading models based his analysis.

Robert Heffernan has been a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange since 1991. He began his futures industry career on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 1986 in foreign exchange futures. He has been active on the trading floor in foreign exchange and interest rate futures and options since becoming a member and remains active on the trading floor daily in Mexican Peso futures and options. Robert has studied various technical and mathematical theories and indicators on the markets since beginning his career, and has used these in his trading and providing market opinions and recommendations to clients.

Jim Cronin started his career in the futures industry 1988. In 1992 Jim became and independent trader. Jim worked for Black Diamond Asset Management Co. of Park City Utah as a senior trader for their CTA program from 1996 until Oct 1999. From Oct 1999 to Feb 2002 Mr. Cronin was an independent trader trading his personal account. In Feb 2002 Mr. Cronin Joined Network Capital Advisors Inc. to complete the development of, and manage the Cronin Managed S&P Futures Trading Program. Mr. Cronin has a BA in Economics from University of St. Thomas in St. Paul MN.
The firm’s trading models have been jointly developed by the principals using a variety of technical and mathematical indicators. Drawing from their experience they have developed trading models for different markets and time frames. The trading models use a variety of indicators and or mathematical studies in combination and employ various trade filters, which attempt to optimize the performance of the trading model.

NCA’s automated trading models offer futures trading Clients a new and exciting opportunity to trade in the futures markets with incredible speed, accuracy and discipline. NCA takes its basic trading models and customizes certain parameters to best fit each market. These models run on a trading platform from Strategy Runner. Once a customer opens and funds a trading account and licenses and activates any particular trading model or models through their assisting broker, the trading models will trade daily in accordance with the models parameters. The models will continue trading daily until the customer has their Assisting Broker turn the models off and removes the model from their account.

Automated trading models offer a client the ability to trade in multiple markets in multiple time zones with absolute discipline. The models will buy or sell as signals dictate and then manage risk and offset the positions with either a risk management order or a profit order. The system is non emotional and therefore acts on all signals without hesitation or judgment.

This ability to act on all signals immediately without hesitation means that the trading results of the model will be accurate and reflect the result of all signals. Many trading models that are manually traded fall short of expectations because of the delay in execution and also missed signals due to human short comings.

All NCA automated trading models run on the Strategy Runner platform.

Automated futures trading models can be used to diversify ones total investment portfolio. These models are high risk investment vehicles which should only be funded with a clients risk capital. Interested parties should discuss with their investment professional to determine what percentage of a diversified investment portfolio is appropriate for allocation to automated futures trading models. As well interest parties should discuss which particular automated model or portfolio of models meet their portfolio diversification goals.

The 1stPXBO system is a momentum break out system looking to capture part of a markets move in direction of breakout. The system will trade once a day in most circumstances and employs a risk management mechanism for capital management. This model is a day trading model. Therefore any positions still open at the models prescribed turn off time will be liquidated and the account will be flat overnight. Automated Futures Trading The parameters of the system have been left static for the back testing results. These will be dynamic going forward with NCA Inc. adjusting system parameters as market conditions change. Notification of any parameter changes taking place will be provided to system licensee’s three days prior to implementation of such changes. NCA does not expect to change parameters on a frequent basis. Specific formulas, parameters, indicators, or other key elements of the NCA 1stPXBO System are the exclusive intellectual property of NCA and will not be disclosed to the Customer. Back-testing results are based on one contract traded per 10,000.00. NCA does not suggest that this is an appropriate level of funding for the trading of any model but uses this figure for comparative purposes.

Markets:   E-Mini S&P, E-Mini NASDAQ, E-Mini DOW, Euro FX,
J-Yen, Can $
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System Developer:   John Slazas
Description
Craig Miller is a 1985 graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He received a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in marketing & finance. Craig founded Sand Burr Futures, based in Shawnee, OK, in 2001. Sand Burr Futures/ Craig Miller is an NFA member and a registered CTA. This followed a successful career as an independent futures speculator & registered representative in the equities area. Craig was also a registered investment advisor. He left the Oklahoma City office of Morgan Stanley in 2001. For the past 6 years Craig has invested a large amount of his time developing breakout trading systems for a variety of markets including: S & P, Dow, EuroCurrency, and the 30 Yr Bonds. These systems focus on satisfying several trading maxims such as:

• Close your losing trades, hold your winners.
• Manage your losses and the winners will take care of themselves.
• Don't overtrade.

Markets:   E-Mini S&P, E-Mini DOW
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System Developer:   John Slazas
Description
Joe Krutsinger began his futures and options career over twenty-five years ago with ContiCommodity. He has worked in every facet of the trading industry and continues to be a prolific developer of trading systems. He has developed proprietary trading programs for numerous clients and brokerage firms. Joe now works directly with clients and brokerage firms designing custom trading systems.

He has been a trading system design consultant since 1989 and consults with traders on how to develop systems using state of the art system automation software.

Krutsinger was recognized as the Outstanding Senior in Food Systems, Economics, and Management from Michigan State University in 1973. A featured speaker and teacher at seminars and meetings worldwide, Joe co-authored THE COMMODITY COOKBOOK:RECIPES TRADING, LESSONS FROM THE MASTERS. (This was the 1990 book of the year, the 1990 Supertrader's almanac-Calendar Edition).

Joe has also been featured in the Future's Learning Center three video course, TRADING SYSTEMS 101, 102 and 103.

Mr. Krutsinger's books include: THE TRADING SYSTEMS TOOLKIT (was the Fortune Book Club Selection) and his book, TRADING SYSTEMS-SECRETS OF THE MASTERS, published by McGraw-Hill in 1997, has been highly rated. His newest book, TRADING SYSTEM SECRETS, SELECTING A WINNING SYSTEM, is in paperback.

Joe has consulted with world class traders including: Larry Williams, Jake Bernstein, and Bruce Babcock. Joe owns Block No. 1 for TradeStation (the first TradeStation ever delivered) and was one of the first beta testers of that professional trading software platform. He has given over 200 lectures. His systems have been featured in several journals including TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF STOCKS & COMMODITIES and FUTURES MAGAZINE.

"TO PLACE IN THE HANDS OF THE SMALLER INVESTOR/TRADER THE TOOLS TO GIVE THEM A COMPETITIVE EDGE AGAINST THE BIG GUYS" was how Joe recently expressed his personal agenda and special mission! He is a super technician who can quickly equip the smaller trader. Joe knows how the institutional traders think and operate. In fact, he has over 70 trading strategy consulting contracts in force with companies and individuals worldwide!

Joe Krutsinger is a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), registered with the CFTC. He is President of Joe Krutsinger,Inc, a trading system design consulting firm.

Markets:   E-Mini S&P, US Bonds
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System Developer:   John Slazas
Description
Ken LaRocca, the founder of Daytrading Educators, has been involved with trading and market analysis for over 22 years. He entered the business in 1983 as a futures broker with a large commodity firm trading on behalf of individuals and commercial commodity users.

For the past 22 years, Ken has devoted his time to researching and developing short term trading programs for the commodities markets. In 1989, he founded and was president of Day Trading Institute, which taught trading techniques and systems to traders. Ken was featured in Barrons, Futures Magazine, Investor’s Daily and the Wall Street Letter Magazine, when he placed in the United States Investing Championship with a +70.5 % return after four months of trading. Most recently, Futures Truth ranked the "Balance Point System" in the Top 10 Systems for the past 12 months and in the Top 2 Systems in the S&P 500! Ken gained international recognition when he published one of his breakthrough theories, "The Holographic Market".

This innovative approach predicts, with uncanny accuracy, all major and minor tops and bottoms as far into the future as one wishes to go within any market.
Ken's most recent breakthrough, "Reactive Patterns", provide a whole new insight into short-term price movements.

Markets:   E-Mini S&P
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System Developer:   John Slazas
Description
Rob Keener is the President of Keener Capital Management LLC. Keener Capital is a CTA and IB. The main operation of Keener Capital is designing Mechanical Trading Strategies and trading them for clients. These systems attempt to achieve double digit returns with minimal drawdowns. Rob has been a CTA and Broker for over 4 Years and a student of the market for more than 9 years.

Markets:   E-Mini S&P
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System Developer:   John Slazas
Description
Peter started his career in the investments industry
as a financial advisor in 1993. During this time, he immersed himself in the financial markets and learned how to analyze and value stocks. Studying the complex theories behind options led him to the derivatives market.

In 1996, he began to develop investment strategies based around the derivatives market to better hedge clients' portfolios, to reduce overall risk and to increase overall return. In 1999, he became an independent trader and created Capital Berkeley with his own assets to better suit the needs of his trading style. Prior to establishing Capital Berkeley, he worked at Legg Mason in Boston, where he managed equity derivative portfolios in excess of $30 million.
As founder and head of Capital Berkeley, Peter has extensive experience in derivative analysis, trading, and portfolio management. He has also spent years developing the programming language for the automated trading systems that are offered by subscription through Capital Berkeley, LLC. His track record is positive, consistent, and reflects the incredible amount of time and focus needed to research and implement strategies in the derivatives and futures market.

Peter also balances his professional life with a variety of philanthropic and athletic interests. He has been deeply involved with Swim Across America since 1998; a non-profit organization dedicated to helping cancer survivors and their families. He also shows his dedication to athletics in the triathlon world - by competing in Ironman events and managing the Boston Triathlon Team, one of the largest triathlon teams in Massachusetts.

Markets:   E-Mini S&P
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