Brewer Futures Group, a full-service commodity futures broker for retail and institutional clients and a division of Brewer Investment Group, an independent wealth management firm, today announced the appointment of Mr. James A. Hyerczyk as Chief Market Strategist. Mr. Hyerczyk, a registered Commodity Trading Advisor with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has more than 27 years experience of active involvement in the futures market.

Mr. Hyerczyk will leverage his expertise to further evolve the firm’s education program. He will create online webinars, seminars and workshops. His insights will be accessed by Brewer’s clients and the firm’s advisors. Mr. Hyerczyk will also be closely involved in identifying accomplished Commodity Trading Advisors who can manage clients’ futures portfolios. Mr. Hyerczyk publishes daily, weekly, and monthly commentaries on the Futures, Forex, ETF and Equities markets. He also manages an educational, research and consulting service. Mr. Hyerczyk is the author of Pattern, Price & Time, published by John Wiley & Sons, now in its second printing.

“Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of the futures market. His ability to demonstrate the potential benefit of incorporating managed futures to create a better balance to a stock and bond portfolio will greatly benefit Brewer’s advisors and their clients,” said Cheryl Arts, President of Brewer Futures and Forex divisions. “He shares our commitment to bring institutional products to more investors so they are fully diversified in all economic environments.”

“I am excited to help advance the understanding of the futures market and how a well-diversified portfolio with a futures component can potentially decrease volatility and increase returns,” said Hyerczyk. “Similar to Brewer, I strongly advocate continuous investor education as a means to increasing participation in this important asset class.”

Mr. Hyerczyk is a member of the Market Technicians Association and holds a Masters degree in Financial Markets and Trading from the Illinois Institute of Technology.  

Brewer Futures Group provides access to in-house products developed by proven traders who have a combined history of over 90 years in the futures industry. Market strategists offer exclusive daily commentary, newsletters, analysis, tutorials, and are available to personally assist Brewer clients.

Brewer Futures Group offers a variety of accounts and services: Self-Directed, for experienced, independent traders; Broker Assisted, individual assistance from a professional market strategist; Managed, trading by professional money managers; and Systems Trading, automatic trading within preset parameters.

About Brewer Investment Group

Brewer Investment Group is an independent, diversified wealth management firm serving individual investors, small to mid-size businesses, institutions, and financial advisors. Brewer Investment Group has six wholly owned subsidiaries including Brewer Financial Services, Brewer Investment Advisors (RIA), Brewer Insurance Group, Brewer Futures Group, Brewer FX, and Advisor Resource - offering a wide range of financial products, strong acumen in alternative investments and robust collaboration among each of its businesses.

Brewer’s mission is to bring institutional products and services to the individual investor and to leverage a comprehensive open-architecture wealth management platform which provides flexible access to investment services and products such as financial and retirement planning, asset allocation, insurance and annuities, and professional money management. For sophisticated investors looking for additional strategies to complement their existing asset allocations, Brewer offers a choice of private equity investments, hedge funds, commodities, and currency trading. Brewer also offers an extensive list of managed futures and forex programs.

For more information visit http://brewerinvestmentgroup.com. or call 800-971-2180.

Corporate Offices at 200 South Michigan Avenue, 21st floor, Chicago, Il 60604.

Futures, options on futures and forex (off-exchange foreign currency futures and options) trading carries a substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Securities offered through and under the supervision of Brewer Financial Services, LLC, a member of FINRA/SIPC.Investment advisory services offered through Brewer Investment Advisors, LLC.

Media Contact:
Inna Suvorov
Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Marketing
Brewer Investment Group
312-896-3950
isuvorov@brewerinvestmentgroup.com