Bob Palmer

Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, Kristen French

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1. What book has had the greatest impact on your career?

   Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crocket Johnson. Not only is it a great story — it's a great foundation for any budding entrepreneur.

2. One luxury you cannot do without?

   Taking a family vacation every year.

3. The greatest athlete alive today?

   Steve Yzerman, former captain of the Detroit Red Wings — not only for his accomplishments, but the fact that he accomplished them in a very humble manner.

4. Your favorite sport?

   Golf, because I can participate in it as well as watch it.

5. Length of your morning commute?

   Twenty minutes on a good day.

6. Most productive time of the day for you?

   It may sound unconventional, but I function best between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.

7. Best finger food?

   Chips and salsa.

8. Which career would you select if you couldn't be a financial advisor?

   I think I'd really enjoy being general manager of an NHL hockey team.

9. Your motto, if you have one:

   Treat others as you want to be treated.

10. Your ideal vacation:

    Any place warm with a mixture of activity and relaxation.

11. Best career move?

    Helping to register our firm as an investment advisory in 1993.