BALA CYNWYD, PA, July 02, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- David Barol has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Barol's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Political and Social Thought from the University of Virginia in 1979. He then volunteered on numerous political campaigns and joined the staff of Congressman Bob Borski. He left politics to pursue a graduate degree from the Kennedy School at Harvard University, earning a Master of Public Policy in finance, transportation, and management. During his time at Harvard, he interned for Mayor Ed Koch at the New York City Department of Sanitation.
Upon graduating, Mr. Barol became an economic consultant for Gellman Research Associates, working with notable clients such as the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, FedEx, and the Canadian Defense Trade Offices. He wrote the War Risk insurance policy used by the federal government to keep commercial aviation aloft during times of crisis. His economic modes enabled the UK and Chinese governments to agree to build the airport in Hong Kong, which opened the year the British transferred control over the colony. His work with local and state governments addressed the questions of how much money was enough to invest in infrastructure projects. He later transitioned to public finance, holding positions at Fairmount Capital Advisors and Public Financial Management. Eventually, he moved into personal and business planning, taking leadership roles at ING and Penn Mutual before founding his own firm, Keystone Asset Management Strategies (KeyAMS), specializing in estate, investment, and financial planning.
Mr. Barol has continually expanded his professional knowledge, earning certifications as a Behavioral Finance Adviser (BFA), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). His extensive expertise in finance, policy analysis, and estate planning allows him to assist hospitals, foundations, and universities in recruiting and retaining key personnel while building assets and reducing expenses.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Barol is an accomplished author and community advocate. Since 2021, he has served as the treasurer of the Traces of Lattimore Community Association. He has also been on the boards of the American Association for Ben Gurion University, the American Associates for Technion University, and the United Cerebral Palsy Association. His literary works include titles such as "The Long Green Tunnel," "The Glorious Quest," "Dema: Speaking the Truth about Israel," "The Second Night," "The Development of Egyptian Nationalism," "Don't Drink Downstream from a Moose and Other Lessons from the Trail," and "Or Get Sick Along the Way: Avoid Financial Devastation through Critical, Chronic or Terminal Illness."
Looking ahead, Mr. Barol plans to continue the growth and success of his career.
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