Investment Broker
Most of you may not know that I changed my name to William J. (Bill) Marr in our senior year, but did not assume that "identity" (to avoid confusion) until I went to college. I have delayed responding in the hope that I could attend the reunion, but, unfortunately, it is just not going to work out. I now live in Virginia. Soooo, Please convey my best wishes to all our classmates and post my address on the classmates web page; or give it to anyone who might care to correspond.
I "had" a web page but recently changed servers. I hope to get it up and running again "someday" ... you know ... between the hours of 12 and 2 in the morning, when I don't have anything else to do . . . ,but it is not operational right now. When/if I get it running, it will be found at "shorelinesecurities.com and shorelinesecurites.net.
The picture was taken in 1996. I must admit I've lost a "little" more hair since then and have a "little" more paunch, but what the hell, it happens to the best of us.
I really did want to come and see everyone.
I see that Gene Burns is listed among the deceased. If so, do you know how and when he died? Gene was the first person I met before going to Chaffey. I was new to the area that summer and we shared a paper route assembly/folding "corner" the summer before our freshman year.
In any case, I hope all goes well and would appreciate your taking the time to fill me in if possible.
Best,
Bill (Jobe) Marr
Bill"Bill" Marr earned a B.A. in history from the University of California at Berkeley in 1964, and was then commissioned in the Army. While in the military, he completed Airborne and Ranger schools; served two tours in Vietnam; taught ROTC at the University of Kentucky; and held a number of command and high level staff positions - including several at the National decision level. He first came to the Tidewater Area of Virginia as a member of the Army's Combat Developments "think tank" at Ft. Monroe, Virginia.
While teaching ROTC, Bill took undergraduate business courses and entered the MBA program. This exposure spawned his interest in the stock market and he began actively investing in 1974.
Bill's military and educational background are important because they form the basis for his practical approach to investing. Recognizing successful investing requires systematic planning and organization, he analyzes clients' resources, liabilities and investment goals-to develop an achievable financial plan.
Bill began his career as a financial consultant with a major national firm in 1980. He earned professional licenses in the full range of financial instruments, including commodities, and served as that firm's Regional Financial Planning Coordinator. Mergers, acquisitions and "hands on" experience have permitted him to witness the inner workings and evolution of five major and two regional firms. He is licensed and/or licensable in all states and is a qualified Registered Investment Advisor.
The variety and scope of his education, past experience and responsibilities have made him a "concurrent thinker"- able to diversify, but still offer personalized, individualized attention to a variety of differing client needs and objectives.
In 1995, Bill decided to offer his experience that has endured many changing markets - some good, some bad, all different - from a different perspective. Refusing to be owned by a large bank or institution, he formed his own company and removed himself from all propriety products and parochial interests. In this capacity he can now offer the full spectrum of investment choices with "direct-to-consumer" services in most cases.
Bill named his company ShoreLine Securities in tribute to his Virginia home, California origins and multi-state clientele which literally extends from shore to shore - from the East to West Coast - and many states in between. ShoreLine Securities was solicited by and registered with Dun & Bradstreet.
Over the years, Bill has learned that every investment situation can be as different as clients themselves. He attributes his current success to that understanding and a sincere desire to assist people with the same honest, straight-forward approach he expects from someone who might serve him.