Alan Brochstein , CFA submits: As a frequent contributor to Seeking Alpha, I receive tremendous feedback whether through posted comments, emails or even traffic to my websites. I am deeply indebted to the readership for its role in leading me to launch my second model portfolio, the Conservative Growth/Balanced Model Portfolio . Over the next few days, I plan to share details about the security selection process, but today I wanted to focus upon the asset allocation. Before going further, allow me to briefly explain the goal of Invest by Model , which I launched in May with the Top 20 Portfolio . The service allows me to efficiently share my research and investment decisions with the general public and targets specifically do-it-yourself investors and even those who currently perhaps invest in mutual funds or managed accounts who would like to take control and perhaps reduce investment management costs. While I suspect that some subscribers might be following the models precisely, it also serves as a source of ideas with transparency and accountability. Complete Story » ...