Daniel Arsham Explores Color and Time in Exhibit

A private wealth advisor with Merrill Lynch, Rod Westmoreland has more than 30 years of experience in the financial sector. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Rod Westmoreland supports several cultural institutions in Atlanta, including the High Museum of Art.

On March 4, 2017, New York artist Daniel Arsham opened a new exhibition entitled Hourglass at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. The exhibit, part of Arsham's ongoing Fictional Archaeology series, features three interrelated installations involving the concept of time.

The first installation features four hourglasses that slowly drop brilliant blue sand on reproductions of technological objects, slowly concealing them from view. The second installation features a full-size zen garden constructed of blue materials. The third installation consists of a cavern filled with spheres cast in amethyst crystal. The spheres appear to be slowly eroding, pointing back to a previous time.

Arsham, who is color blind, typically works in black, white, and gray. The components of the Hourglass exhibit are rendered in bright blue, bringing a new element to the artist’s work. The addition of color was inspired by Arsham's experience of seeing color for the first time when he received a pair of Enchroma color-blindness glasses. The Hourglass exhibit will run through May 21, 2017.

Atlanta Chamber Players Subscription Information

Working as a private wealth advisor for Merrill Lynch, Rod Westmoreland was named by Financial Times as one of the country’s top 400 financial advisors from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his successful career, Rod Westmoreland supports the Atlanta Chamber Players, a Georgia-based musical ensemble that celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016. 

The Atlanta Chamber Players offers a special concert subscription to guests who attend at least three ACP concerts in a given season. While ticket prices may change in the future, the 2016-2017 subscription pricing is set at $50 for three concerts, or $65 for four concerts, offering savings of $10 and $15, respectively. 

Aside from the discount, becoming an ACP subscriber offers multiple benefits, including reserved seating at subscribed concerts. The ACP also waives any fees associated with exchanging tickets between concerts should you change your mind on your choices. Members also enjoy a discount on tickets to ACP Soirée events provided tickets are still available.

Membership at the High Museum of Art

Regularly named as one of the top 400 financial advisors in the country by the Financial Times, Rod Westmoreland has over 30 years of experience in the field. Currently a managing director and private wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch, Rod Westmoreland is also a supporter of the High Museum of Art. 

Founded in 1905, the High Museum of Art is located on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. The museum features works by 19th- and 20th-century American artists, as well as European and African artists and photographers, with an emphasis on works by artists of the American Southeast. 

Those interested in supporting the museum through membership can choose from five tiers, from General membership to Friends of the Collection. Regardless of membership level, all members enjoy free, unlimited admission; access to invitation-only events and previews; discounts on lectures and audio tours; and $5 guest admission. Learn more at High.org/Support.

About the Atlanta Chamber Players and the Rapido! Composition Contest

An experienced investment and financial professional based in Atlanta, Rod Westmoreland is a private wealth advisor and a managing director of wealth management at Merrill Lynch. Beyond his professional endeavors, Rod Westmoreland supports organizations like the Atlanta Chamber Players (ACP).

Established in 1976, the ACP performs a wide range of musical pieces, from masterpieces to contemporary classics and work by living composers. With an ensemble comprising piano, wind, and string instruments, the ACP regularly tours across the United States and around the globe. The winner of the 2014 American Prize in Chamber Music Performance, the ensemble partners with the Antinori Foundation to sponsor the Rapido! composition contest.

Since 2009, the contest has challenged composers to write a new piece of chamber music during a two-week composition period. Open to composers of any age and experience level, the contest requires each finished piece of music to be between 4 minutes and 6 minutes long. 

To select semi-finalists, the contest divides the country into five regions, and the top 15 compositions from each region are performed at regional concerts. From there, the winners of each region compete in a national concert. The first-place winner receives $7,500 and a two-week residency at the Hambidge Center for the Arts. The winning composition is also played by the five regional chamber ensembles and the ACP. In addition, the winner is invited to compose an original symphony work for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

A Few Must-Visit Regions in Italy for Wine Lovers

A seasoned finance industry professional, Rod Westmoreland serves as a private wealth advisor in the Atlanta/Buckhead Merrill Lynch Office. Recreationally, Rod Westmoreland enjoys collecting wine and traveling and counts Italy, which boasts some of the best wines in the world, among his favorite destinations.

Arguably the most iconic region for wine, Tuscany has become famous for its Sangiovese and Chianti wines. However, the Brunello and Montepulicano varietals are also quite renowned. Visitors can stay in the gorgeous medieval city of Siena and explore Biondi-Santi, Castello Banfi, and other major vineyards.

Another region that wine lovers should not miss, Umbria is located north of Tuscany. Although the area does not have as many tourists, individuals will find a large variety of great red wines made with Sagrantino grapes. Orvieto, the largest town in Umbria, is known for its white wine blend, which comes in both sweet and dry varieties.

Another key Italian region for wine lovers is Veneto along the Adriatic Sea. A rather humid area, Veneto grows Valpolicella, Soave, Bardalino, and Amarone della Valpolicella grapes. In addition to these incredible reds, the region is known for producing prosecco, a sparking wine.

The Music of the Atlanta Chamber Players

Rod Westmoreland serves as a private wealth advisor who possesses more than 30 years of experience in his field. A managing director for Merrill Lynch in Atlanta, Georgia, he focuses on high profile clients and wealthy families. Rod Westmoreland is also a patron of the arts in Atlanta, and supports the Atlanta Chamber Players (ACP).

The Atlanta Chamber Players is a well-respected mixed ensemble featuring winds, strings, and the piano. In addition to playing the traditional masterpieces and more contemporary classics, the Atlanta Chamber Players maintains a commitment to honoring living American composers by performing their works.

Performances by the Atlanta Chamber Players can be enjoyed at home through several outlets. Atlanta's NPR affiliate, WABE 90.1, broadcasts recordings of live performances on occasion. For a small donation, full concerts can be downloaded from the Atlanta Chamber Players website. These donations support the ACP Musicians' Dream Fund, a performance-related wish list for the musicians. Available concerts can be viewed and downloaded at www.atlantachamberplayers.com/music.

Bank M&A and Emerging Market Rebounds Present Opportunities

esponsible for meeting the needs of clients at Merrill Lynch’s Atlanta/Buckhead office, Rod Westmoreland serves as wealth management managing director. Drawing on more than three decades of experience, Rod Westmoreland provides clients of ultra-high net worth with a range of services, including portfolio development and trust solutions. He stays well informed on latest trends in the investment sphere.

A recent Barron’s article focused on an area that savvy investors are turning their attention to: financials. Although the banking sector has been hampered by historically low interest rates in recent years, banks are still able to achieve significant profits. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often provide excellent market entry points and, with several regional banks eyeing expansion, further consolidations and M&A are on the horizon.

At the same time, there is exists a trend of applying hedging strategies to mutual funds in emerging markets.