David Cordell:  

Life Hi, RHS 1969 Alums! I am a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. Married for 33 years to Martha Salter, from Bay City, whom I met as a junior at UT. Three sons: Christopher (20), Mark (18), and Rob, who, I am very sad to say, died in Lubbock in July 2006 at age 24. I hope to renew acquaintances with many of you. My university bio follows. David M. Cordell, PhD, CFA, CFP®, CLU, is Director of Finance Programs at the University of Texas at Dallas. He specializes in the fields of investments, financial planning, and retirement planning. Dr. Cordell holds a bachelor's degree, an MBA, and a PhD in financial management and investments, all from The University of Texas at Austin. He has earned three professional designations and certifications: Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner® certification, and Chartered Life Underwriter. For eleven years prior to joining the UT Dallas faculty, Dr. Cordell was a professor at Texas Tech University, The American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. He had previously maintained a financial planning practice in Houston, Texas, after working as a pension sales manager for Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company. Prior to his industry experience, Cordell served as a professor at Louisiana State University and the University of Houston, teaching courses in investments and financial management. Dr. Cordell's consulting experience has included financial planning, corporate finance, business valuation, and bank management. He has worked with both large and small corporations as well as government at the federal and state levels. He also has taught extensively in continuing education programs for bankers, financial planners...Expand for more