To me, this is just a matter of basic respect. From my perspective, this is the best model for income-oriented investors. Of course, not everyone agrees. This model is difficult to sustain at large firms, where scale and "assets under management" often take center stage. When I couldn't find a firm that would let me manage money the way I knew it should be managed, I was essentially forced to build a practice to match my vision. Building a foundation Jenny Harrington The foundation for my current professional life was laid much earlier. To a large degree, my investment career is the direct result of my undergraduate education at Hollins University, a women's college in Virginia.