Pics from Investment Meet on 12|14|24

Friends,

THANKS to all who joined the INVESTMENT MEET on SAT, 12|14|24. It was nice to see so many participants. Happy Holidays! I plan to publish my NEW YEAR Blog in January 1st week.






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