Daniel S. Shaffer is President & CEO of Shaffer Asset Management, Inc. He earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in May of 1989 and is currently registered as inactive status with New York State. He obtained the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation in October of 1992 from the American College. In June of 1986, he received his Masters of Science Degree in Accounting from New York University. Daniel S. Shaffer also received his Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications from Syracuse University in December of 1982.

In January of 1983, Daniel S. Shaffer started his career as a floor trader for his own account on the New York Futures Exchange. From 1983 through 1989, he had been with such firms as Bear Stearns, Coopers & Lybrand (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Hambrecht & Quist (now owned by JPMorganChase). In 1989, Daniel S. Shaffer became an independent financial planner and money manager. He has been in the securities industry since 1983. In 2000, he developed money management strategies where he has since managed money utilizing stocks, futures and foreign exchange for individuals, major institutions and for his former hedge fund. In May of 2000, Daniel S. Shaffer joined Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. as a Registered Representative to assist individuals and business organizations attain their financial management goals.

In June of 2000, under Shaffer Asset Management, Inc.'s separate capacity as a Registered Investment Adviser, Daniel S. Shaffer developed and introduced the "Shaffer Stock Investment Program" as an alternative investment to his predicted future of a more challenging stock market, which invests in cash, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Daniel S. Shaffer's technical analysis of the stock, currency and commodity futures markets has been widely recognized by the financial community and the media. He believes in helping others attain his or her financial goals by sharing his wealth of knowledge, research, investment experiences and technical analysis. One of the benefits of working with Daniel S. Shaffer is his ability to provide clear, easily understood explanations of his philosophy, strategies, methodologies and technical analysis techniques.

Daniel S. Shaffer is a frequently invited guest lecturer, panel member and workshop/seminar presenter for many Private Organizations and Public Events; and is a frequent guest commentator on national business television and radio networks. See Broadcast Media Appearances and Speaking Engagements.

Daniel S. Shaffer is a Registered Representative of and offers securities through Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.  Mr. Shaffer  is also an Investment Advisor Representative with Shaffer Asset Management, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company.  Shaffer Asset Management, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company are independent Registered Investment Advisors and are unaffiliated entities.