Eric Henning
Laurel
Summary
Engaging Speaker known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in public speaking, audience engagement, and content creation. Excel at communication, adaptability, and critical thinking, ensuring success in delivering captivating presentations and facilitating meaningful discussions.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expert Financial Speaker
Various
Laurel
09.1987 - Current
- Combines experience in five decades of public performances, and his two-decade investment career, to teach complex financial and economic concepts in plain English.
- Provides audiences with actionable information they can use right away to improve their lives.
- Audiences have ranged from women at homeless shelters, to international policy economists at the World Health Organization and Inter-American Development Bank.
- Excels at audience Q&A
- 1987-2004: wrote and produced a weekday stock market radio news report.
- 1992-2000: hosted a weekly call-in talk show teaching about finance and answering listener questions.
- 2003-2005: was one of three experts who replaced the late Larry Burkett on his national radio show to answer questions from listeners.
- In 1994, Designated as an Expert Speaker on Capital Formation & Small Business Development by the US Government (USIA), and sent on a diplomatic mission over seas ti refute Fidel Castro.
- 1998: Placed In the Quarterfinals of the World Championships of Public Speaking (Toastmasters).
- 1996: began speaking for fund raisers. Gave one speech that helped raise $1.7 MM to build Cedar Ridge Community Church in Spencerville, MD
VP & Partner
Cornerstone Asset Management, Inc
Winchester
03.1986 - 01.2007
- Provided expert advice to a wide range of clients for investment portfolios.
- Economic and financial markets research to develop timely recommendations.
- Ran marketing for the firm, including outreach across multiple media platforms.
- Founded and edited The Cornerstone Investment Letter™️, which documented company opinions of the economy, trends and our stock recommendations. Quoted in The Washington Times, Barron’s Online, etc. Predicted the housing market crash in 1998, nine years in advance.
- 1987-2004 Produced The Business Report, A weekday stock market report airing on WCTN AM 950 in Potomac, MD. First on the air in the DMV with accurate closing market data on Black Monday, October 19, 1987.
- 1992-2000: produced “Capitol Investment,” a Saturday morning live talk show featuring educational, financial content and answers to call-in questions from listeners.
- Retired in 2007, before the economic crash and ensuing Great Recession.
Owner
Henning Magic, LLC
Laurel
03.1975 - Current
- Works with corporate, private and non-profit clients to enhance and create public and private events
- Provides high-level, customized entertainment for a wide variety of audiences.
- Works with events at secure locations such as the White House and military bases.
- Resume includes appearances at the National Theatre, five White House appearances and three Presidential Inaugurals.
- Clients include President & Mrs. Obama, President & Mrs. G.W. Bush, and family events for the Ambassadors of Australia and Qatar.
- Ambassador for the McBride School of Magic & Mystery, Las Vegas, NV - the world’s most prestigious school of magic.
- Dean of Mystery Academy, which had been magic to DC-area children for the past 20+ years.
- Mentoring and consultation to numerous professional magicians around the USA.
- Testimonials available on request.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts, Emphasis On Writing And Directing
Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College)
Westminster, MD05-1983
Skills
- Public speaking
- Audience engagement
- Event coordination
- Financial literacy
- Content development
- Audience analysis
- Performance artistry
- Effective communication
- Brand promotion
- Persuasive storytelling
- Subject matter expertise
- Cultural sensitivity
- Humor integration
- Multimedia utilization
- Speech writing
- Media relations
- Persuasive speaking
- Interactive sessions
- Inspirational messaging
- Relatable examples
- Visual aids mastery
- Impromptu speaking
- Large group presentations
- Accredited business communicator
- Web content creation
- Written communication
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- Past: NASD Series 7, 63 & 9
- Past: Registered Securities Representative
- Past: Investment Advisor Agent
- Advanced Toastmaster - Silver
Timeline
Expert Financial Speaker
Various
09.1987 - Current
VP & Partner
Cornerstone Asset Management, Inc
03.1986 - 01.2007
Owner
Henning Magic, LLC
03.1975 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts, Emphasis On Writing And Directing
Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College)