Lawrence Meyers

Lawrence Meyers is the founder and editor of The Liberty Portfolio.

Lawrence is also CEO of PDL Broker, which brokers financing, strategic investments, and distressed asset purchases between private equity firms and businesses of all stripes.

He was the first U.S. journalist to cover the payday loan sector for The Motley Fool. He has been a frequent contributor to Seeking Alpha, LearnBonds.com, WyattResearch.com, and American Banker. Lawrence has more than 20 years of practical investing experience, and has covered stocks across virtually every sector of the market. He is one of the nation’s experts on consumer credit, and frequently consults for hedge funds and private equity via his Council Member status at Gerson Lehman Group, and as a member of Coleman Research Group’s Executive Forum. His op-eds and letters to the editor have appeared in more than two dozen major newspapers.

Recent Articles

Should You Buy the Dow — United Technologies

Producing a wide range of industrial products, United Technologies (UTX) might seem a bit boring, but its stock is solid.

Should You Buy the Dow — Travelers

Travelers Indemnity's solid underwriting and financials inspire confidence in its stock.

Safety in Dollars — Regional Bank Stocks Are Flying High

Recent earnings reports show the strength of these smaller institutions -- and the value of not being exposed to toxic mortgages.

Should You Buy the Dow — Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble is a venerable brand with wide reach, but PG stock doesn't have much growth value, and its dividend is lacking.

Pipeline MLPs — the Holy Grail of Income Investments

Master limited partnerships focused on oil or gas pipeline services offer a favorable balance of risk and dividends.