| Dear Reader, Hello, Ed D’Agostino here. Today, I have a major announcement about the future of Mauldin Economics to share with you. For years, John Mauldin and I have been searching for a fundamentals-driven analyst with a top-shelf pedigree and a long track record of delivering quality research. John was adamant the right fit would be a seasoned pro adept at uncovering hidden value in the market, a research hound who turns over every stone, and someone can also write eloquently and show his work when he communicates with readers. It was an enormous ask. But our search was also worth the wait. That’s because I’m contacting you today to formally introduce you to the man who fits the bill. I’m pleased to officially welcome Thompson Clark to the Mauldin Economics team. After beginning his career at Deloitte, Thompson spent five years publishing independent research and most recently worked for Choice Equities, a boutique small-cap hedge fund. Most likely, you’ve been reading Thompson’s Smart Money Monday free e-letter since we started publishing it earlier this year. Hopefully, you’ve taken advantage of his recommendations. Franchise Group (FRG), for example, is up 34% since his July 2021 recommendation. Thompson’s spent the last several months digging in on researching an under-followed and often mispriced class of stocks. I can’t wait to show you what he’s found. Now today, to more fully introduce you to Thompson, I want to share with you a recent get-to-know-you video we recorded over Zoom. In the video, Thompson reveals what his research says could be the biggest niche of opportunity in the markets in 2022. You can click here now to watch my recent interview with Thompson. Please join me in welcoming Thompson to the Mauldin Economics team. He’s a fantastic addition to our stable of talent, and both John and I look forward to what Thompson can deliver for you. And stay tuned for tomorrow! John himself recently spoke with Thompson as well, about active vs. passive investing in 2022 and beyond. I’ll share that video with you tomorrow, but today, I wanted you to have a chance to see Thompson fully introduce himself. Click here now to watch our interview. It only runs a few minutes. Thanks for reading. Sincerely, Ed D’Agostino
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