I have again read the wiki content polcies, and the guide to first time submissions. I have also read the guides for sourcing and comments about maintaining a neutral point of view. I am submitting within the next two hours a new biography of Joseph S Fichera.  The previous submission, sourced with over 20 references to publications such as theNYTimes, Wall Street Journal, and Institutional Investor was rejected because it was deemed to be advertising.  I scratched my head over that, as it seemed to me no more of an advertisement that any biography of a living musician or actor.  Don't biographies of such performers amount to advertising that help sell songs or increase their performance fees? 

I ask that the new submission not be prejudged as advertising.  I have revised much of the article, deleting some sections and adding more references in others to show the significance of Mr. Fichera.  I have limited this submission, like the first, to statements supported by reputable references. I have included a criticism of Mr. Fichera, also supported by a reference.  

I knew Mr. Fichera as a source when I was a journalist. I do not work for him.  Nor do I receive favors from him as a news source, as I am retired from the NYTimes and Bloomberg News. 
Michael Quint