Philip Arthur Fisher, a renowned investor in the world of finance, was born on September 8, 1907, in San Francisco, California. He later founded Fisher & Company during the Great Depression, where he developed his unique investment philosophy.

In 1927, Philip A. Fisher completed his undergraduate studies in economics at Stanford University, earning his A.B. degree. This educational background laid the foundation for his successful career as an investment counselor and author.

In 1928, Philip Fisher started his career as a securities analyst after dropping out of Stanford Graduate School of Business. He worked with the Anglo-London Bank in San Francisco before starting his own money management company, Fisher & Co., in 1931.

In 1931, Philip Fisher founded his own money management company, Fisher & Co., after working with a stock exchange firm for a short period. He managed the company until his retirement in 1999, known for achieving extraordinary investment gains for his clients.

In 1954, Philip Fisher drove to Silicon Valley to investigate Hewlett-Packard, leading to one of his most profitable investments based on his belief in the company's future potential.

In 1955, Philip Fisher purchased Motorola stock using his buy-and-hold method of long-term growth investing. He believed in considering a stock's potential growth rather than current price trends.

In 1958, Philip A. Fisher released his first book, 'Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits,' which became a bestseller. The book emphasized the importance of thorough company research and long-term stock holding for optimal returns.

The revised edition of 'Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits' was published in December 1960 by Harper & Brothers.

The book 'Conservative Investors Sleep Well' was published in 1975.

The monograph 'Developing an Investment Philosophy' was released by The Financial Analysts Research Foundation in 1980.

In 1999, at the age of 91, Philip Fisher retired from managing Fisher & Co., the money management company he founded. Throughout his career, he was known for his growth investing strategy and making exceptional investment gains for his clients.

Philip A. Fisher passed away on March 11, 2004, in San Mateo, CA. He was a prominent investment counselor, author, and founder of Fisher & Co., known for his valuable insights on stock market investments.

The Fisher Genealogy is a book that was published in 2009 and has 16 editions.