David Bedford
Principal, President

Mr. Bedford graduated in April 1990 from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. Upon graduation he became a Principal of Bedford Hardwood (a wood flooring sales and contracting company) and later, Sand Vac Systems (a manufacturer of dust retrieval systems for the construction industry).  In May 1996, as a Biomaterials Research Associate at University of California at San Francisco, Mr. Bedford managed projects using statistical and quantitative testing methods (a prelude to his future career in trading systems research).  From January 1998 - February 2007 he was employed as a District Sales Manager by GC America, an International dental products manufacturer.

While remaining gainfully employed with GC America, Mr. Bedford began graduate coursework in quantitative analysis, statistics, and information technology at Golden Gate University in August 1998.  These studies, combined with his interest in the markets, launched the pursuit of profitable trading methods and research.  Mr. Bedford has been an active trader since August 1999, testing his methods and skills in the stock, futures, and options markets. 

Mr. Bedford serves as President of Crescent Bay Capital Management, Inc. (CBCM) which was formed January 20^th, 2003 for the purpose of trading and market research.  CBCM has been registered with the National Futures Association (NFA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a CTA since August 23^rd, 2004.

Mr. Bedford continues to research multiple trading strategies and alternative markets in addition to constant management and refinement of CBCM’s currently offered managed account programs - the Premium Stock Index Program (PSIP) and the Balanced Volatility Program (BVP).

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Dan McIntire
Business Development

Mr. McIntire graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 1996 from California State University, Chico where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Economics.  Mr. McIntire began full-time trading of equities in March 2000.  The experience cemented his respect for the discipline of trading and the skill set required for success.  As a result, he became David Bedford’s first managed account client in May 2005.  

Since May 2002, Mr. McIntire has conducted business as a Mortgage Lender.  He continues to work in dual capacity, leading his loan origination team at Cherry Creek Mortgage Company, while directing sales and marketing efforts for CBCM in Business Development.  Mr. McIntire is NASD Series 3 examination qualified and became an Associated Person of CBCM in January 2008.

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Justin Stephan
Trade Operations

Mr. Stephan is a longtime trader of the equity and equity options markets.  Prior to his association with CBCM, he managed proprietary and family accounts and has 10+ years of “live” trading experience.  Mr. Stephan became an Associated Person of CBCM in February 2006.  He is also NASD Series 3 examination qualified.   

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