NEW YORK, NY, October 26, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John Pulliam, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Vela Capital, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in investment services.

Founder of Vela Capital, Mr. Pulliam also serves as a portfolio manager for his company. He has a total of five years of industry experience, and possesses expertise in short selling, media stocks and natural resources. Overseeing daily operations of the firm, he is responsible for the analysis and risk management of all portfolios.

Mr. Pulliam completed a Bachelor of Arts in business and economics at Wheaton College, graduating summa cum laude in 2006. He passed all three levels of the CFA program on his first attempt. In the near future, Mr. Pulliam hopes to increase his fund's capital assets by $50 to $100 million. He attributes his success to his unique investment philosophy, which has enabled his hedge fund to protect capital during economic downturns.

For more information about Vela Capital, visit http://www.velafunds.com.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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