Third Link seeks to harness the brightest and best fund managers it can find, based on Chris Cuffe's extensive industry knowledge and continuing active participation on multiple investment committees and investment companies. When selecting fund managers, their method of managing money, the market sector they operate in, experience, funds under management, key personnel and past performance under different conditions are key drivers in deciding which fund managers to use. In addition, Chris looks for skilled, active fund managers. But what is an active manager? We asked Chris to explain.