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About Gwilym McGrew

President, McGrew Partners, LLC | Cognac Enthusiast & Owner of Cognac.com | Financial Analyst & E-commerce Pioneer

Gwilym McGrew is a seasoned business leader with over 40 years of experience in finance, entertainment licensing, and e-commerce retail. As President of McGrew Partners, LLC, an investment management corporation and family office, he leverages his expertise to analyze and forecast trends in stocks, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, and the broader U.S. economy. Through proprietary investment models, Gwilym shares his insights via posts on X (@GwilymMcGrew ), offering expert perspectives on market dynamics. His opinions are his own and not investment advice; always conduct your own research before investing.

A pioneer in e-commerce, Gwilym founded one of the world’s largest online medical supply businesses in the 1990s, which he sold to private equity investors in 2006. He later co-founded and led a consumer precious metals e-commerce company, scaling it to over $230 million in profitable online retail sales before selling it to a publicly traded company in 2022.

In the entertainment industry, Gwilym served as Senior Vice President of Retail Business Development and Product Development at Warner Bros. Consumer Products. There, he crafted retail marketing strategies for iconic brands like Looney Tunes, Batman, and Harry Potter, driving sales for the studio’s multi-billion-dollar licensed merchandise portfolio. He also acted as a key studio liaison to the AOL Time Warner Global Marketing Solutions Group and was a member of the studio’s Integrated Marketing Team. Additionally, as President of Art Impressions Inc. in Calabasas, California, Gwilym specialized in creating and licensing lifestyle and entertainment brands.

A passionate cognac enthusiast, Gwilym is the owner of Cognac.com, where he shares his deep knowledge and love for cognac, blending his expertise with his personal passion for this storied spirit.

Follow Gwilym on X (@GwilymMcGrew ) for sharp financial analysis, market insights, and a touch of cognac culture.

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