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'''Robert J. "Bob" Brinker''' <ref name="Who's Who">"Brinker, Robert J." In ''Who's Who in America'', 50th edition.</ref> is an American financial advisor and radio host. Since 1986, Brinker has hosted the syndicated financial radio show ''Moneytalk''. He previously had a show on local ] radio on WMCA. Prior to that Brinker hosted talkradio programs on WCAU (now WPHT) and WWDB in Philadelphia.
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'''Robert John Brinker''' (October 1, 1941 - August 18, 2024)<ref name="Who's Who">{{citation|url=https://advance.lexis.com/api/document?collection=directories&id=urn:contentItem:594M-GYM1-DY09-X103-00000-00&context=1516831|title=Brinker, Robert J.|work=The Complete Marquis Who's Who Biographies|year=2017|access-date=January 21, 2020|via=Nexis Uni|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Detailed Company Information|url=http://www.edgarcompany.sec.gov/servlet/CompanyDBSearch?page=detailed&cik=0000703954&main_back=32|publisher=Securities and Exchange Commission|access-date=April 6, 2013}}</ref><ref name="La Salle 1993"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://rivera.mykeeper.com/RobertBrinker | title=Robert Brinker's Memorial }}</ref> was an American financial advisor and radio host. From 1986 to 2018, Brinker hosted the syndicated financial radio show ''Moneytalk''. He previously had a show on local ] radio on WMCA. Prior to that Brinker hosted talk radio programs on WCAU (now WPHT) and ] in Philadelphia.


== Early life and career == == Early life and career ==
Brinker grew up in ] and graduated from ]. In 1964, Brinker graduated from ] with a B.A. in economics. He then did master's degree studies in communications and finance at ] and became a news anchor with Philadelphia news radio station ] in 1966.<ref name="La Salle 1993">{{Citation|author=Bilovsky, Frank|title=Starship Moneytalk|work=La Salle|date=Spring 1993|url=http://archive.org/stream/lasalle3719921993unse#page/n15/mode/2up|pages=10-12|volume=37|number=2}}</ref> Born in ],<ref name="Who's Who"/> Brinker graduated from ]. In 1964, Brinker graduated from ] with a B.A. in economics. He then did master's degree studies in communications and finance at ] and became a news anchor with Philadelphia news radio station ] in 1966.<ref name="La Salle 1993">{{Citation|author=Bilovsky, Frank|title=Starship Moneytalk|work=La Salle|date=Spring 1993|url=https://archive.org/stream/lasalle3719921993unse#page/n15/mode/2up|pages=10–12|volume=37|number=2|quote=...the 51-year-old Brinker, LaSalle Class of '64...}}</ref>


== Financial career == == Financial career ==
In 1970, Brinker joined ] as a portfolio manager. In 1973, Brinker became an investment officer with ]. While working in New Jersey, Brinker was adjunct professor of finance at ] in ]. Brinker was a vice president and investment counselor with the ] from 1974 to 1981. Then from 1981 to 1992, Brinker was U.S. ] with the London based British firm ].<ref name="La Salle 1993" /> Brinker is a member of the CFA Institute and the New York Society of Security Analysts. In 1970, Brinker joined ] as a portfolio manager. In 1973, Brinker became an investment officer with ]. While working in New Jersey, Brinker was the adjunct professor of finance at ] in ]. Brinker was a vice president and investment counselor with the ] from 1974 to 1981. Then from 1981 to 1992, Brinker was U.S. ] with the London-based British firm ].<ref name="La Salle 1993" /> Brinker is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society New York.


== Radio career == == Radio career ==
During the late 1970s, Brinker hosted weekend talk shows on ] and ] in Philadelphia. Brinker also became the play-by-play radio voice for ] and ] ].<ref name="La Salle 1993" /> During the late 1970s, Brinker hosted weekend talk shows on ] and ] in Philadelphia. Brinker also became the play-by-play radio voice for ] and ] ].<ref name="La Salle 1993" />


In 1981, ] radio station ] hired Brinker to host an investment talk show. ] launched Brinker's current nationally syndicated program ''Moneytalk'' in 1986. The show currently airs on over 200 radio stations nationwide and is also streamed worldwide on the internet. Brinker also began publishing the ''Marketimer'' newsletter in 1986. <ref name="La Salle 1993" /> ''Marketimer'' covers ], the ], and ] among other topics. Marketimer is listed on the Hulbert Financial Digest Investment Letter Honor Roll. ''Moneytalk'' airs live on Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. (]).<ref name="Cumulus">{{cite web|title=MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker|url=http://www.citadelmedianetworks.com/article.asp?id=362257|publisher=Cumulus Media Networks|accessdate=November 18, 2012}}</ref> ] reproduction of Bob Brinker's Marketimer newsletter header]]In 1981, ] radio station ] hired Brinker to host an investment talk show. ] launched Brinker's nationally syndicated program ''Moneytalk'' in 1986. The show was heard on over 200 radio stations nationwide and was also streamed worldwide on the internet. Brinker began publishing the ''Marketimer'' newsletter in 1986.<ref name="La Salle 1993" /> ''Marketimer'' covers ], the ], and ]s among other topics. Marketimer is listed on the Hulbert Financial Digest Investment Letter Honor Roll. ''Moneytalk'' aired on Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. (]).<ref name="Cumulus">{{cite web|title=MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker|url=http://www.citadelmedianetworks.com/article.asp?id=362257|publisher=Cumulus Media Networks|access-date=November 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004070225/http://www.citadelmedianetworks.com/Article.asp?id=362257|archive-date=October 4, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2014, talkers.com named Brinker to its list of the 100 most important radio talk show hosts of all time. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television & Radio Artists.

After more than 32 years of hosting nationally syndicated "MoneyTalk," Bob Brinker decided to step away from radio. The last live broadcast of the program was on September 30, 2018. The final edition of the Marketimer newsletter was published June 2023. In mid-June, newsletter recipients received a letter saying that the newsletter was ending publication following 450 monthly editions beginning in January 1986.


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Brinker lives in ].<ref name="truth about timing">{{cite web|last=Doherty|first=Jacqueline|title=The truth about timing|url=http://online.barrons.com/article/SB1004756712494481760.html|work=Barron's|archiveurl=http://boards.fool.com/market-timing-vs-ltbh-16044099.aspx|archivedate=November 3, 2001|date=November 3, 2001}}</ref> He is married and has three grown children.<ref name="Who's Who"/> Brinker lived in ].<ref name="truth about timing">{{cite web|last=Doherty|first=Jacqueline|title=The truth about timing|url=http://www.barrons.com/articles/SB1004756712494481760|work=Barron's|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170605171526/http://www.barrons.com/articles/SB1004756712494481760|archivedate=June 5, 2017|date=November 3, 2001|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was married and has three grown children.<ref name="Who's Who"/> Brinker has also lived in ].<ref name="investors' ears">{{cite web|last=Bergen|first=Kathy|title=Bob Brinker's Talk Show Has Gotten Investors' Ear|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1998/01/04/bob-brinkers-talk-show-has-gotten-investors-ear/|work=Chicago Tribune|access-date=November 21, 2021|date=January 4, 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714175529/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1998-01-04/business/9801040296_1_dividend-distributions-asset-class-shady-characters|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His son announced that Bob Brinker passed away on August 18, 2024<ref>{{cite web | url=https://substack.com/@bobbrinker/note/c-66057852 | title=Bob Brinker on Substack | date=20 August 2024 }}</ref>


== References == == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
* * {{Official website|http://www.bobbrinker.com/}}


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American talk radio host
Bob Brinker
BornRobert John Brinker
1941 (age 83–84)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationLa Salle University
Occupation(s)Financial advisor and radio host
Websitewww.bobbrinker.com

Robert John Brinker (October 1, 1941 - August 18, 2024) was an American financial advisor and radio host. From 1986 to 2018, Brinker hosted the syndicated financial radio show Moneytalk. He previously had a show on local New York radio on WMCA. Prior to that Brinker hosted talk radio programs on WCAU (now WPHT) and WWDB in Philadelphia.

Early life and career

Born in Philadelphia, Brinker graduated from La Salle College High School. In 1964, Brinker graduated from La Salle University with a B.A. in economics. He then did master's degree studies in communications and finance at Temple University and became a news anchor with Philadelphia news radio station KYW in 1966.

Financial career

In 1970, Brinker joined Provident National Bank as a portfolio manager. In 1973, Brinker became an investment officer with New Jersey National Bank. While working in New Jersey, Brinker was the adjunct professor of finance at Rider College in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Brinker was a vice president and investment counselor with the Bank of New York from 1974 to 1981. Then from 1981 to 1992, Brinker was U.S. chief investment officer with the London-based British firm Guardian Royal Exchange Assurance. Brinker is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society New York.

Radio career

During the late 1970s, Brinker hosted weekend talk shows on WCAU and WWDB in Philadelphia. Brinker also became the play-by-play radio voice for La Salle and Villanova college basketball.

Inkscape reproduction of Bob Brinker's Marketimer newsletter header

In 1981, New York City radio station WMCA hired Brinker to host an investment talk show. ABC Radio launched Brinker's nationally syndicated program Moneytalk in 1986. The show was heard on over 200 radio stations nationwide and was also streamed worldwide on the internet. Brinker began publishing the Marketimer newsletter in 1986. Marketimer covers market timing, the Federal Reserve, and mutual funds among other topics. Marketimer is listed on the Hulbert Financial Digest Investment Letter Honor Roll. Moneytalk aired on Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. (Eastern Time).

In 2014, talkers.com named Brinker to its list of the 100 most important radio talk show hosts of all time. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television & Radio Artists.

After more than 32 years of hosting nationally syndicated "MoneyTalk," Bob Brinker decided to step away from radio. The last live broadcast of the program was on September 30, 2018. The final edition of the Marketimer newsletter was published June 2023. In mid-June, newsletter recipients received a letter saying that the newsletter was ending publication following 450 monthly editions beginning in January 1986.

Personal life

Brinker lived in Henderson, Nevada. He was married and has three grown children. Brinker has also lived in Cocoa Beach, Florida. His son announced that Bob Brinker passed away on August 18, 2024

References

  1. ^ "Brinker, Robert J.", The Complete Marquis Who's Who Biographies, 2017, retrieved January 21, 2020 – via Nexis Uni
  2. "Detailed Company Information". Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  3. ^ Bilovsky, Frank (Spring 1993), "Starship Moneytalk", La Salle, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 10–12, ...the 51-year-old Brinker, LaSalle Class of '64...
  4. "Robert Brinker's Memorial".
  5. "MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker". Cumulus Media Networks. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  6. Doherty, Jacqueline (November 3, 2001). "The truth about timing". Barron's. Archived from the original on June 5, 2017.
  7. Bergen, Kathy (January 4, 1998). "Bob Brinker's Talk Show Has Gotten Investors' Ear". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  8. "Bob Brinker on Substack". 20 August 2024.

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