E-mail a friendApril 15, 2005
At the close of another tax season, Ariel Capital Management CEO John Rogers explains mutual funds. Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts wants to make a positive difference for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
John Rogers
John Rogers
At age 24, with his economics degree from Princeton and just two years of experience, John Rogers founded Ariel Capital Management. The Chicago-based money management firm is the first minority-owned company of its kind in the U.S., with a client list that includes Wal-Mart and PepsiCo. Rogers discovered the market as a child when his father bought him stock instead of toys. He's a contributing columnist to Forbes, serves on several corporate boards and dedicated to 'giving back,' especially to economically disadvantaged children.
Doris Roberts
Doris Roberts
Five-time Emmy winner Doris Roberts has more than 50 years in the business. Before becoming an "overnight star' in Everybody Loves Raymond, her versatile career encompassed Broadway, TV and films. Roberts' signature line from the hit show is the title of her memoir, Are You Hungry, Dear? Aging gracefully - and successfully - didn't keep the feisty actress from testifying before Congress on age discrimination in Hollywood. She's active in many charitable organizations, including the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation.