Value Investor

Florida's economy may still be struggling, but it's telling that Stuart Schweitzer is willing to wager his own money that the Gulf Coast is a good place to invest.

That's important because Schweitzer counsels some of the nation's wealthiest investors. He's the vice chairman and global market strategist for J.P. Morgan Private Banking, responsible for global financial markets and economies with an emphasis on asset allocation and market strategy. He's a frequent guest on the business-news channels, including CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and widely quoted in the business press.

Schweitzer bought a home in Estero in April 2010 for $692,500, Lee County property records show. “As an investor, I'm a contrarian,” Schweitzer chuckles.