About the Author

Ed Merck spent thirty rewarding years as chief financial officer and/or music faculty member at several prestigious universities and colleges. Subsequently, as an entrepreneur, Ed co-developed Future Perfect, the premier computer-based strategic/financial planning model used in higher education today. In recent years, Ed has gravitated towards pursuits of the heart – writing, making music, teaching yoga, and offering workshops in “Conscious Aging.” He currently resides in Martha's Vineyard, MA.