James Pattersenn Jr. is a self-taught investor and investment researcher that has literally spent thousands of hours performing research to determine what does and doesn’t work when investing in stocks and the stock market. He has put into practice what he has learned about investing using his own money and says that the investment strategies work, and they work very well.James is a graduate of York Technical College with Honors. He has also extensively studied courses in Business Administration while attending the institution and has earned numerous college credits in the process. He also earned an Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice with Honors from Ashworth College.James served four years in the United States Marine Corps where he was meritoriously promoted twice and received an Honorable Discharge and Good Conduct Award. He was recalled to active duty to serve during Operation Desert Storm and received the National Defense Service Medal as a result.He enjoys exercising and was a competitive powerlifter many years ago and took first place in the North Carolina State Powerlifting Championship in the 181 pounds class. He now speed walks about every day and practice the martial art known as Hapkido.  He was born and resides in the beautiful state of South Carolina with his family.