Martin J. Whitman

Martin J. Whitman (born September 30, 1924) is an American investment advisor and a strong critic of the direction of recent changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the U.S. He is founder, Co-Chief Investment Officer, and Portfolio Manager of the Third Avenue Value Fund.

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