Alan Ellman is the Founder and President of The Blue Collar Investor, where he guides investors through his system. Ellman is a self-taught investor with over a decade of investor experience, and the author of bestselling books that covers call writing, selling cash-secured puts, and general stock investment advice. He has written over 200 journal articles on the subjects of economy and stock investing, and has been a frequent guest on financial programs such as Jordan Kimmel's Voice America Business Radio Program. He has also been a national speaker for The Money Show and the Stock Traders Expo. Ellman has worn many hats throughout his career—he is a retired general dentist, a licensed real estate salesperson, and a certified personal trainer.