Mike Larson serves as vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and conferences and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. Mr. Larson produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading several other past products. His areas of expertise as an analyst include domestic and global interest rates, commercial and residential real estate, and central bank policy.

Ryan Wilday has over two decades of experience trading equities, futures, and options. He began trading cryptocurrencies in 2013, and today, he melds his deep knowledge of the cryptocurrency market with Elliott Wave theory. In August 2017, Mr. Wilday launched his Cryptocurrency Trading service on elliottwavetrader.net.

Matt Hougan is one of the world's leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is the chief investment officer for Bitwise Asset Management, the world's largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds, with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. Mr. Hougan was previously CEO of ETF.com and Inside ETFs, where he helped build the world's first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world's largest ETF conference.

Merlin Rothfeld has been an active trader since 1996 and is currently a senior director at Trading Academy. As one of the first students of the academy, he took his expertise to Europe where he built financial training materials for banks, brokerages, and universities, including the first ever trading lab in Europe. His experience ranges from long-term investing to short-term high-volume trading. Mr. Rothfeld trades stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency. He has led the development of OTA's digital asset program and is featured on the company's Monday Morning Must-Knows show.

Tony Edward is an author, the visionary founder of the Thinking Crypto Podcast, and a passionate crypto/blockchain enthusiast. With a keen interest in the crypto space since 2016, Tony has established himself as a knowledgeable and influential figure. His podcast features insightful interviews with politicians, founders, CEOs, and other prominent personalities, offering listeners a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Ophelia Snyder is the co-founder of 21shares, where she redefined the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. In October 2025, 21shares was acquired by FalconX, marking the largest exit by a female founder in crypto. Snyder has been recognized for bridging institutions and digital finance by being named to Forbes' "30 Under 30," BILANZ's "Top 100 Bankers," and CoinDesk's "Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI". A Stanford and NYU Stern graduate, she champions responsible blockchain adoption, financial inclusion, and cultivating the next generation of fintech leaders.

David LaValle is president of CoinDesk Data & Indices, a portfolio company of Bullish Group, a leading institutional digital asset trading platform. Mr. LaValle has over two decades of experience across both traditional financial services and digital assets, with a track record of leadership in executive roles and business expansion. Previously, he served as senior managing director, global head of ETFs at Grayscale Investments, was chief executive officer of VettaFi (formerly Alerian), and held senior leadership roles at State Street Global Advisors and Nasdaq. A graduate of Georgetown University (BA), David began his career in trading on the floors of the New York and American Stock Exchanges before moving into senior leadership roles across the financial industry. He served on the board of the Security Traders Association of New York (STANY) and currently sits on the advisory board of the Wall Street Rides FAR charity initiative.

Merlin Rothfeld has been an active trader since 1996 and is currently a senior director at Trading Academy. As one of the first students of the academy, he took his expertise to Europe where he built financial training materials for banks, brokerages, and universities, including the first ever trading lab in Europe. His experience ranges from long-term investing to short-term high-volume trading. Mr. Rothfeld trades stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency. He has led the development of OTA's digital asset program and is featured on the company's Monday Morning Must-Knows show.

Matt Hougan is one of the world's leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is the chief investment officer for Bitwise Asset Management, the world's largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds, with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. Mr. Hougan was previously CEO of ETF.com and Inside ETFs, where he helped build the world's first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world's largest ETF conference.

Frank Holmes is the CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors, known for its mutual fund and ETF offerings in gold and precious metals, emerging markets, natural resources and airlines. He is a much sought-after keynote speaker and regular contributor to major financial media outlets. Mr. Holmes also serves as Chairman of HIVE Digital Technologies.

Andrew McCormick is the Head of eToro US, where users can trade equities, cryptoassets, and options on a single easy-to-use platform. He joined eToro in early 2022 as a lawyer and now leads the eToro US team. Mr. McCormick previously focused on regulatory matters at leading investment firms including E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley, and started his career as a litigator at the law firm of Eversheds Sutherland LLP. With his experience in traditional finance, he brings his passion for promoting the transformative power of capital markets to the disruptive world of fintech. Mr. McCormick holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from George Mason University. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Washington D.C., and New York, and has his Series 7, 63, and 24 securities licenses.

Mike Larson serves as vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and conferences and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. Mr. Larson produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading several other past products. His areas of expertise as an analyst include domestic and global interest rates, commercial and residential real estate, and central bank policy.

Mike Larson serves as vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and conferences and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. Mr. Larson produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading several other past products. His areas of expertise as an analyst include domestic and global interest rates, commercial and residential real estate, and central bank policy.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration. Mr. Armani also leads AI World Media Group, a global platform at the forefront of Enterprise AI, AI-powered content creation, and AI data center infrastructure. Under his leadership, the company delivers real-time industry intelligence and personalized media automation to a global audience of over 250,000 subscribers, empowering decision-makers across sectors. Renowned for his forward-thinking approach, Sydney has been a driving force in blockchain innovation, enterprise AI, and digital infrastructure. He currently serves as a blockchain advisor at the Stanford Blockchain Lab, contributing to advancing decentralized technologies and the future of AI's foundational infrastructure. His expertise has made him a recognized thought leader in AI investment, smart infrastructure, and next-generation digital platforms.

Michael Lee is the founder of Michael Lee Strategy, an investment management and wealth planning firm. A 20+ year veteran of the financial services industry, he is one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. Mr. Lee appears regularly on Fox Business and on many other financial media outlets to comment on economics, financial markets, and the effect of politics on both.

Joe Markman is chief operations officer and marketing strategist at Markman Capital Insight, a technology-focused financial research company based in Seattle, Washington. Joe brings an entrepreneurial background and valuable insights into the great digital transformation, which we believe is the single most important business development of the century. He previously developed a successful innovative shoreline restoration venture in Seattle that was ultimately sold to a a large recycling company. At Markman Capital Insight, Joe directs operations, enhances customer experiences, and drives growth, positioning the firm at the forefront of sectors such as AI, cloud computing, and connected technologies. His hands-on approach and keen market acumen equip him to guide investors through the complexities of the digital economy.

Mark Mahaney is a senior managing director and head of internet research at Evercore ISI. He has covered internet stocks for almost 25 years and has been consistently recognized by Institutional Investor for his research, spending 13 years as a top-three ranked analyst and five years as a number-one ranked analyst. He has worked on both the sell-side and the buy-side with companies, including American Technology Research, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, and Royal Bank of Canada.

Joe Markman is chief operations officer and marketing strategist at Markman Capital Insight, a technology-focused financial research company based in Seattle, Washington. Joe brings an entrepreneurial background and valuable insights into the great digital transformation, which we believe is the single most important business development of the century. He previously developed a successful innovative shoreline restoration venture in Seattle that was ultimately sold to a a large recycling company. At Markman Capital Insight, Joe directs operations, enhances customer experiences, and drives growth, positioning the firm at the forefront of sectors such as AI, cloud computing, and connected technologies. His hands-on approach and keen market acumen equip him to guide investors through the complexities of the digital economy.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration. Mr. Armani also leads AI World Media Group, a global platform at the forefront of Enterprise AI, AI-powered content creation, and AI data center infrastructure. Under his leadership, the company delivers real-time industry intelligence and personalized media automation to a global audience of over 250,000 subscribers, empowering decision-makers across sectors. Renowned for his forward-thinking approach, Sydney has been a driving force in blockchain innovation, enterprise AI, and digital infrastructure. He currently serves as a blockchain advisor at the Stanford Blockchain Lab, contributing to advancing decentralized technologies and the future of AI's foundational infrastructure. His expertise has made him a recognized thought leader in AI investment, smart infrastructure, and next-generation digital platforms.

Michael Lee is the founder of Michael Lee Strategy, an investment management and wealth planning firm. A 20+ year veteran of the financial services industry, he is one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. Mr. Lee appears regularly on Fox Business and on many other financial media outlets to comment on economics, financial markets, and the effect of politics on both.

Mark Mahaney is a senior managing director and head of internet research at Evercore ISI. He has covered internet stocks for almost 25 years and has been consistently recognized by Institutional Investor for his research, spending 13 years as a top-three ranked analyst and five years as a number-one ranked analyst. He has worked on both the sell-side and the buy-side with companies, including American Technology Research, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, and Royal Bank of Canada.

Mike Larson serves as vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and conferences and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. Mr. Larson produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading several other past products. His areas of expertise as an analyst include domestic and global interest rates, commercial and residential real estate, and central bank policy.

As the CEO of Push Button Trading, Matthew DeLong brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, teaching classes/courses, live webinars, group mentoring sessions, and free classes to the community. His experience includes founding 15 startups, serving on multiple boards of directors, and investing in startup companies and real estate. He is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and trader.

Mark Mahaney is a senior managing director and head of internet research at Evercore ISI. He has covered internet stocks for almost 25 years and has been consistently recognized by Institutional Investor for his research, spending 13 years as a top-three ranked analyst and five years as a number-one ranked analyst. He has worked on both the sell-side and the buy-side with companies, including American Technology Research, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, and Royal Bank of Canada.

Frank Holmes is the CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors, known for its mutual fund and ETF offerings in gold and precious metals, emerging markets, natural resources and airlines. He is a much sought-after keynote speaker and regular contributor to major financial media outlets. Mr. Holmes also serves as Chairman of HIVE Digital Technologies.

Matt Hougan is one of the world's leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is the chief investment officer for Bitwise Asset Management, the world's largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds, with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. Mr. Hougan was previously CEO of ETF.com and Inside ETFs, where he helped build the world's first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world's largest ETF conference.

Josh Tolley, Chairman of Tolley & Co, serves as CEO of Sceptyr, a leading finance and commerce company focused on creating and protecting generational wealth. He has been featured by Fox Business, NPR, Kiplinger, and others.

Ryan Irvine is president and founder of KeyStocks.com, one of Canada's only independent stock market research advisor firms. KeyStocks.com specializes in uncovering, before the broader market, under-followed small-to-mid-sized companies that are financially sound and producing solid growth in both revenues and earnings and has a 25-year track record to prove it. Mr. Irvine has a BBA in finance, authored a syndicated financial column for eight years, which appeared in well-known Canadian publications including The Vancouver Province, Calgary Herald, and Investor's Digest. He is a regular guest on BNN and Canada's number one financial radio show Money Talks with Michael Campbell.

Dave Nadig is an independent ETF expert and financial futurist with over 30 years in the investment management and ETF business. Previously, he has served as financial futurist for VettaFi, CEO of ETF.com, director of research at ETFTrends.com, director of exchange traded funds at FactSet Research Systems, and managing director & chief strategy officer of Barclays Global Investors. You can subscribe to Mr. Nadig's regular ETF analysis at nadig.com, or view him on the ExcessReturns Podcast network. He is the author of A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds which was published by the CFA Institute and is broadly on social media as @DaveNadig

For over 15 years, Tim Davis has practiced law in several capacities. He brings an in-depth understanding of contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, which allows Basin to ensure deals and projects are structured correctly and investor or partner interests are protected.

Adam Butcher has 20 years of experience as a land broker, business owner, and investor. He managed projects on behalf of energy leaders such as Chesapeake Energy, Kimmeridge Energy, and over 40 industry players. Mr. Butcher's expertise in the land and legal aspects of the energy industry extends throughout the United States.

Avi Gilburt is an Elliott Wave market analyst and author of elliottwavetrader.net, a live trading room featuring analysis by a dynamic community of professional traders. Mr. Gilburt's Elliott Wave analysis appears frequently on sites such as TheStreet.com, MarketWatch, Forbes, and Seeking Alpha.

Merlin Rothfeld has been an active trader since 1996 and is currently a senior director at Trading Academy. As one of the first students of the academy, he took his expertise to Europe where he built financial training materials for banks, brokerages, and universities, including the first ever trading lab in Europe. His experience ranges from long-term investing to short-term high-volume trading. Mr. Rothfeld trades stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency. He has led the development of OTA's digital asset program and is featured on the company's Monday Morning Must-Knows show.

Dan Sauer is the president and CEO of Vertical Petroleum Industries (VPI) in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Currently, VPI partners with multiple operators, geologists, and field engineers to ensure the success of over 20 projects for more than seven years.

Andrew McCormick is the Head of eToro US, where users can trade equities, cryptoassets, and options on a single easy-to-use platform. He joined eToro in early 2022 as a lawyer and now leads the eToro US team. Mr. McCormick previously focused on regulatory matters at leading investment firms including E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley, and started his career as a litigator at the law firm of Eversheds Sutherland LLP. With his experience in traditional finance, he brings his passion for promoting the transformative power of capital markets to the disruptive world of fintech. Mr. McCormick holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from George Mason University. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Washington D.C., and New York, and has his Series 7, 63, and 24 securities licenses.

Dr. Alan Ellman is president of The Blue Collar Investor Corp. and author of 9 best-selling books on covered call writing and selling puts. His 4th book, Stock Investing for Students, is now required reading at several colleges. Alan has been trading stock options since 1995, and The Blue Collar Investor Corp. was started in January 2007. He has also produced several video courses, published hundreds of articles, and produced hundreds of videos on this subject. Dr. Ellman has been a frequent guest on financial forums such as the Options Industry Council's Wide World of Options, StockCharts TV, and The Money Answers Radio program. He is also a national speaker for The MoneyShow, a contributor for the Options Industry Council and the American Association of Individual Investors, as well as an educational contributor to Nasdaq.com. Alan was also named best teacher of covered calls on Snapchat GPT. He is on the Board of Directors for Education for Quasar Markets and has completed the Series 65-Investment Advisor Rep requirements. He has also served as an expert witness and consultant in a multi-million-dollar options trial.

Charles Williams, a Dallas native and former engineer turned financier, built a national reputation as a visionary commercial real estate lender, developer, and podcast host—bridging technical precision with financial innovation to create transformative real estate and investment opportunities across communities.

Tony Edward is an author, the visionary founder of the Thinking Crypto Podcast, and a passionate crypto/blockchain enthusiast. With a keen interest in the crypto space since 2016, Tony has established himself as a knowledgeable and influential figure. His podcast features insightful interviews with politicians, founders, CEOs, and other prominent personalities, offering listeners a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Ophelia Snyder is the co-founder of 21shares, where she redefined the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. In October 2025, 21shares was acquired by FalconX, marking the largest exit by a female founder in crypto. Snyder has been recognized for bridging institutions and digital finance by being named to Forbes' "30 Under 30," BILANZ's "Top 100 Bankers," and CoinDesk's "Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI". A Stanford and NYU Stern graduate, she champions responsible blockchain adoption, financial inclusion, and cultivating the next generation of fintech leaders.

Matt Hougan is one of the world's leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is the chief investment officer for Bitwise Asset Management, the world's largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds, with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. Mr. Hougan was previously CEO of ETF.com and Inside ETFs, where he helped build the world's first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world's largest ETF conference.

David LaValle is president of CoinDesk Data & Indices, a portfolio company of Bullish Group, a leading institutional digital asset trading platform. Mr. LaValle has over two decades of experience across both traditional financial services and digital assets, with a track record of leadership in executive roles and business expansion. Previously, he served as senior managing director, global head of ETFs at Grayscale Investments, was chief executive officer of VettaFi (formerly Alerian), and held senior leadership roles at State Street Global Advisors and Nasdaq. A graduate of Georgetown University (BA), David began his career in trading on the floors of the New York and American Stock Exchanges before moving into senior leadership roles across the financial industry. He served on the board of the Security Traders Association of New York (STANY) and currently sits on the advisory board of the Wall Street Rides FAR charity initiative.

Merlin Rothfeld has been an active trader since 1996 and is currently a senior director at Trading Academy. As one of the first students of the academy, he took his expertise to Europe where he built financial training materials for banks, brokerages, and universities, including the first ever trading lab in Europe. His experience ranges from long-term investing to short-term high-volume trading. Mr. Rothfeld trades stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency. He has led the development of OTA's digital asset program and is featured on the company's Monday Morning Must-Knows show.

Jason Schenker is a globally recognized futurist, top-ranked economist, and bestselling author. He leads Prestige Economics and The Futurist Institute, advising executives and policymakers on future risks and opportunities. Mr. Schenker is the author of 16 bestselling books, over 1.5 million learners have taken his online courses on LinkedIn, and Bloomberg News has ranked him the #1 forecaster in the world in 35 different categories, including currencies, oil prices, gold prices, and US jobs. Jason is also faculty for the Joint Special Operations University at USSOCOM, a contributor to Forbes, and a LinkedIn Top Voice.

Jason Bodner is an accomplished investor and stock researcher reaching tens of thousands of people each week. He co-founded MoneyFlows (formerly MAPsignals.com), a quantitative equity research firm focusing on unusual institutional trading. Mr. Bodner contributes to Navellier & Associates' weekly, writing Sector Spotlight and several white papers. He is also the editor of Quantum Edge for TradeSmith. Previously, Mr. Bodner served as director of European equity derivatives for Cantor Fitzgerald Europe in London, then moved to the role of head of equity derivatives North America for the same company in New York. He also served as SVP equity derivatives for Jefferies, LLC.

Jason Schenker is a globally recognized futurist, top-ranked economist, and bestselling author. He leads Prestige Economics and The Futurist Institute, advising executives and policymakers on future risks and opportunities. Mr. Schenker is the author of 16 bestselling books, over 1.5 million learners have taken his online courses on LinkedIn, and Bloomberg News has ranked him the #1 forecaster in the world in 35 different categories, including currencies, oil prices, gold prices, and US jobs. Jason is also faculty for the Joint Special Operations University at USSOCOM, a contributor to Forbes, and a LinkedIn Top Voice.

For over 15 years, Tim Davis has practiced law in several capacities. He brings an in-depth understanding of contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, which allows Basin to ensure deals and projects are structured correctly and investor or partner interests are protected.

Adam Butcher has 20 years of experience as a land broker, business owner, and investor. He managed projects on behalf of energy leaders such as Chesapeake Energy, Kimmeridge Energy, and over 40 industry players. Mr. Butcher's expertise in the land and legal aspects of the energy industry extends throughout the United States.

Shawn Muneio is a managing partner of Bequest Asset Management. He leads the firm's investment strategies, risk management, and compliance adhering to the Investment Advisors Act and Commodity Exchange Act. Mr. Muneio excels in Reg D 506(c), Reg CF, and Reg A funds across asset classes within real estate and energy.

Brennan Habetler, CFA, is an investment analyst and finance graduate from the University of Saskatchewan. He draws inspiration from investors like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch, whose love for under-the-radar small-cap stocks and stoic value investing led them to achieve outsized returns. Mr. Habetler brings that same energy to his professional work with KeyStone Financial, applying his curiosity to uncover great investment opportunities following a Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) investment criteria. He enjoys presenting at conferences across North America.

Ryan Irvine is president and founder of KeyStocks.com, one of Canada's only independent stock market research advisor firms. KeyStocks.com specializes in uncovering, before the broader market, under-followed small-to-mid-sized companies that are financially sound and producing solid growth in both revenues and earnings and has a 25-year track record to prove it. Mr. Irvine has a BBA in finance, authored a syndicated financial column for eight years, which appeared in well-known Canadian publications including The Vancouver Province, Calgary Herald, and Investor's Digest. He is a regular guest on BNN and Canada's number one financial radio show Money Talks with Michael Campbell.

Charles Williams, a Dallas native and former engineer turned financier, built a national reputation as a visionary commercial real estate lender, developer, and podcast host—bridging technical precision with financial innovation to create transformative real estate and investment opportunities across communities.

Michael Sheppard presently serves as a partner and director of investor relations for Treasure Investments Corporation and CEO/chairman of Nevada Mining Company. As former president of the America Cancer Society in Wisconsin, he has raised millions of dollars for charities conducting live auctions using donated Ghiglieri fine art since 1998. Mr. Sheppard has raised over $400,000,000 as president of the National Community Foundation and is a nationally known speaker on estate planning. Recently, he negotiated an international partnership with the renowned Ferdinando Marinelli Foundry in Florence, Italy, granting Treasure Investments the exclusive right to produce the world's only pure silver Pieta by Michelangelo.

Josh Tolley, Chairman of Tolley & Co, serves as CEO of Sceptyr, a leading finance and commerce company focused on creating and protecting generational wealth. He has been featured by Fox Business, NPR, Kiplinger, and others.

Deron Wagner is a professional trader, former hedge fund manager, and founder of Morpheus Trading Group (MTG), America's first IEAC-accredited trading education firm. A former proprietary trader who trained professionals at major U.S. trading firms, Wagner has authored five books on trading published by Bloomberg Press, Wiley, and McGraw-Hill, including the Gold Medal–winning Trading ETFs: Gaining an Edge with Technical Analysis. Wagner has appeared on CNBC, ABC, and Yahoo! FinanceVision, and has been a featured speaker at MoneyShow conferences for over 20 years, including internationally at MoneyShow Shanghai. His swing trading newsletter, The Wagner Daily, has been in continuous publication since 2002. Through MTG, he has educated over 5,000 paid students. Known for his psychology-first approach to trading education, Wagner's core philosophy—"Trade What You See, Not What You Think"—emphasizes the behavioral discipline that separates consistently profitable traders from the rest. In 2024, MTG became the first trading education company worldwide to achieve IEAC accreditation. Wagner is currently expanding MTG's flagship TradeQuest certification program across the United States and Southeast Asia.

Frank Holmes is the CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors, known for its mutual fund and ETF offerings in gold and precious metals, emerging markets, natural resources and airlines. He is a much sought-after keynote speaker and regular contributor to major financial media outlets. Mr. Holmes also serves as Chairman of HIVE Digital Technologies.

Mr. Buchanan has 30 years of mining industry experience in investor relations and public affairs roles. Previously, he was the director of investor relations for TSX-listed Karora Resources (formerly Royal Nickel Corp.) from 2011 to 2024, until its merger with Westgold Resources (valued at C$2.1B). At Karora, he played key role in developing the corporate communications & sustainability strategies. Before joining Karora, he was director, investor relations at TSX and JSE-listed Uranium One from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he spent over 10 years in various investor relations and public affairs roles at TSX and NYSE-listed Inco Ltd. and Vale Inco. He has completed the Competent Boards Global Certificate and Designation in ESG, is a Certified Professional in investor relations, and has a bachelor of science degree in Environmental & Resource Science.  

Brent Franklin is the founder and chief executive officer of Rise Capital Group, a privately held investment firm focused on oil and gas asset acquisition and development. With over 170 aum in assets under management and several active funds collectively raising $250 million, he has built a proven reputation for performance, discipline, and consistency.

Jeff Tompkins, a professional stock, options, and futures trader, has a BS in finance from Santa Clara University and over 20 years of experience trading the markets. His successful career led him to create Altos Trading, LLC in order to help others achieve financial freedom through consistent and profitable trading strategies. Mr. Tompkins has successfully been trading since 1999, and over the years he has developed an arsenal of highly tested trading strategies which have remained effective regardless of market conditions.

Rudolfo Beltran, the vice president and head of capital acquisition, marketing, and CRM at InNova Global Fund (formerly Positiviti), brings over three decades of extensive experience in brand management and sales within the beverage industry to his role. With a rich background in senior-level director positions, Mr. Beltran has honed his skills in strategic leadership, market analysis, and customer relationship management. His wealth of knowledge and expertise has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of InNova Global Fund, as they strive to make a positive impact through micro-lending in Kenya. As a visionary leader, Mr. Beltran is deeply committed to fostering partnerships and expanding opportunities for financial inclusion through innovative micro-loan solutions. His dedication to excellence and passion for creating sustainable impact have positioned InNova Global Fund as a Gold sponsor at the prestigious MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Las Vegas. Mr. Beltran's strategic vision and exceptional leadership continue to drive Positiviti Lending toward new heights of success and social responsibility in the world of microfinance.

Dr. Pouya Taaghol is Founder and CEO of Big Data Federation and its hedge fund subsidiary. A former CTO at Cisco and Intel, he led technology strategy and holds over 70 patents.

Joe Markman is chief operations officer and marketing strategist at Markman Capital Insight, a technology-focused financial research company based in Seattle, Washington. Joe brings an entrepreneurial background and valuable insights into the great digital transformation, which we believe is the single most important business development of the century. He previously developed a successful innovative shoreline restoration venture in Seattle that was ultimately sold to a a large recycling company. At Markman Capital Insight, Joe directs operations, enhances customer experiences, and drives growth, positioning the firm at the forefront of sectors such as AI, cloud computing, and connected technologies. His hands-on approach and keen market acumen equip him to guide investors through the complexities of the digital economy.

Matt Hougan is one of the world's leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is the chief investment officer for Bitwise Asset Management, the world's largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds, with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. Mr. Hougan was previously CEO of ETF.com and Inside ETFs, where he helped build the world's first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world's largest ETF conference.

Dave Nadig is an independent ETF expert and financial futurist with over 30 years in the investment management and ETF business. Previously, he has served as financial futurist for VettaFi, CEO of ETF.com, director of research at ETFTrends.com, director of exchange traded funds at FactSet Research Systems, and managing director & chief strategy officer of Barclays Global Investors. You can subscribe to Mr. Nadig's regular ETF analysis at nadig.com, or view him on the ExcessReturns Podcast network. He is the author of A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds which was published by the CFA Institute and is broadly on social media as @DaveNadig

Tim Plaehn is the lead research analyst for income and dividend investing at Investors Alley, a subsidiary of Magnifi Communities. He is the editor of The Dividend Hunter, Weekly Income Accelerator, and Monthly Dividend Multiplier. Mr. Plaehn was formerly in the US Air Force serving as an F-16 fighter pilot and instructor. Several times a year he offers live training courses on income investing, covered call trading, and portfolio management.

Avi Gilburt is an Elliott Wave market analyst and author of elliottwavetrader.net, a live trading room featuring analysis by a dynamic community of professional traders. Mr. Gilburt's Elliott Wave analysis appears frequently on sites such as TheStreet.com, MarketWatch, Forbes, and Seeking Alpha.

Cory Fleck is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA-BC) and active resource investor with over 20 years of experience in the markets. He is the co-host of the KE Report, the longest running commodities-focused radio show in the US, where he has conducted thousands of interviews with CEOs, fund managers, and leading analysts in the metals and energy sectors. With deep knowledge of both junior and mid-tier companies, Cory bridges the gap between management teams and investors, offering insights on opportunities across the resource sector.

Wayne McDonell is a hands-on, independent investor who has been trading forex and futures in the real world since 2004, much like any dedicated individual trader or small institutional player. He manages charitable endowments with a sharp focus on fundamental and technical data analysis, drawing on economic trends, market patterns, and real-time indicators to drive informed, risk-managed decisions. He started his career in finance as a venture capitalist, rooted in the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley during the 1990s, where he launched high-tech ventures, coached startup CEOs, and invested in over 100 patented technologies, bringing that entrepreneurial grit and acumen to his ongoing work in the markets. For over two decades, Wayne has forged a strong, enduring partnership with MoneyShow, delivering transformative in-person and virtual training events that have empowered thousands of traders and investors. His longstanding collaboration with MoneyShow and Traders Expo has made him a staple at their conferences, where he shares complicated topics in plain English that's easy to understand, helping attendees build practical skills for independent success in the markets. As an award-winning educator and renowned public speaker—honored as Speaker of the Year by FXstreet.com—Wayne's passion for demystifying finance is evident in his bestselling book, "Strategic and Tactical Forex Trading," which has sold tens of thousands of copies and serves as a comprehensive guide to strategies and risk management. Leveraging his extensive trading experience, advanced education, and the latest AI technology, Wayne built and runs TRADARS.com—a cutting-edge data analytics platform powered by a custom LLM specialized in the relational mathematics of fundamental and technical analysis for trading and investment decisions. By blending big data, AI, and real-world trader insights, TRADARS.com levels the playing field for small traders and investors, providing accessible, real-time tools to analyze markets, spot opportunities, and manage risks effectively—capabilities once reserved for large institutions. Backed by a solid academic foundation—a Bachelor's in Macroeconomics and Master's in Financial Management from Harvard University—Wayne has pursued advanced post-graduate studies in Alternative Investing from Harvard Business School, Cryptocurrencies from MIT, and Algorithmic Trading from the University of Oxford. Through his deep-rooted relationship with MoneyShow, Wayne continues to inspire and equip everyday traders with the knowledge, confidence, and real-world strategies needed to navigate the dynamic financial landscape on their own terms. As a resident of Atlanta, GA, he serves his community as a member of the FEMA Emergency Response Team and completed the Community Policy Academy.

Jim Woods is a 20-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor. He is the editor and investment director of Investing Edge, Crypto & Commodities Trader, Bullseye Stock Trader, Tactical Trader, and The Deep Woods e-Letter (Mr. Woods also co-directs the Fast Money Alert trading service, alongside Dr. Mark Skousen). The independent firm TipRanks has rated Mr. Woods the #1 financial blogger in the world (out of more than 6,000 competing analysts), and has been ranked inside the Top 12 globally for more than a decade. His books include co-authoring, Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution, and The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse. Mr. Woods formerly worked with Investor's Business Daily founder William J. O'Neil, helping to author training courses in the CANSLIM stock-picking methodology. He is known in professional and personal circles as "The Renaissance Man," because his expertise includes such varied fields as composing and performing music, western horsemanship, combat marksmanship, martial arts, auto racing, and bodybuilding. Mr. Woods holds a BA in philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a former U.S. Army paratrooper. A self-described "radical for capitalism," he celebrates the virtue of making money from his Southern California horse ranch.

Cullen Roche is the founder of Discipline Funds, a financial advisory and ETF firm in San Diego. He specializes in macro portfolio construction, risk management, and asset-liability matching strategies. He began his career at Merrill Lynch and later managed a private investment partnership that, over 2005–2011, generated double-digit annualized returns with no negative calendar years, focusing on reporting anomalies and the overnight return anomaly. He is the author of Pragmatic Capitalism and the forthcoming Your Perfect Portfolio (expected 2026).

Josh Tolley, Chairman of Tolley & Co, serves as CEO of Sceptyr, a leading finance and commerce company focused on creating and protecting generational wealth. He has been featured by Fox Business, NPR, Kiplinger, and others.

Alan Girardot, president and CEO of Rush Creek Resources, is an energy entrepreneur and independent Texas and Oklahoma oil man. He established Rush Creek in 2014 during the initial shockwave of the most recent oil crash. Rush Creek capitalizes on value investing opportunities in the energy asset marketplace brought on by lower-for-longer oil prices.

Dave Nadig is an independent ETF expert and financial futurist with over 30 years in the investment management and ETF business. Previously, he has served as financial futurist for VettaFi, CEO of ETF.com, director of research at ETFTrends.com, director of exchange traded funds at FactSet Research Systems, and managing director & chief strategy officer of Barclays Global Investors. You can subscribe to Mr. Nadig's regular ETF analysis at nadig.com, or view him on the ExcessReturns Podcast network. He is the author of A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds which was published by the CFA Institute and is broadly on social media as @DaveNadig

Jenna McKinney joined the Company in January 2025 as Director of Finance. Most recently, she was an associate in the Real Estate Investment Banking group at Raymond James. She holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago.

Mr. Albright joined the Company in August 2011 as President and CEO. Most recently, he was Managing Director at Archon Capital (Goldman Sachs), investing for GS Real Estate Mezzanine Partners. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.

Kim Bolton is the founder of Black Swan Dexteritas Inc., and the portfolio manager for BSD's flagship Global Technology Hedge Fund. Mr. Bolton's previous experience includes 35 years of portfolio management and securities trading experience at Toronto Dominion Bank, CIBC Asset Management, and BP p.l.c. (formerly British Petroleum) and has successfully managed portfolios in excess of $3.5 billion. Mr. Bolton has an MBA degree from Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree from Trent University. You may recognize him as the 'technology stock expert' featured monthly on BNN Bloomberg's "Market Call" show.

For over 15 years, Tim Davis has practiced law in several capacities. He brings an in-depth understanding of contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, which allows Basin to ensure deals and projects are structured correctly and investor or partner interests are protected.

Adam Butcher has 20 years of experience as a land broker, business owner, and investor. He managed projects on behalf of energy leaders such as Chesapeake Energy, Kimmeridge Energy, and over 40 industry players. Mr. Butcher's expertise in the land and legal aspects of the energy industry extends throughout the United States.

Building on over 25 years in the financial industry, Mark Benzaquen's experience enables him to serve as an industry advocate for both individual investors and financial professionals alike. In his role as principal of investor education at OCC, he is responsible for providing support to a comprehensive options resource center that provides information and education about options and supports all products traded on all OCC participant exchanges. Mr. Benzaquen also serves as an instructor and content creator of the Options Industry Council (OIC), conducting options seminars, presenting online webinars, and creating online education courses with a focus on options.

Christopher J. Berlet is a graduate of Mining Engineering from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada and holds a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, England. Mr. Berlet is a CFA Charter Holder (USA) and has more than 30 years of experience in both finance and the mineral industries. Mr. Berlet is a recent recipient of the Certificate in ESG Investing offered by the CFA Society of the United Kingdom and is a steward of environmental and governance best practice.

Merlin Rothfeld has been an active trader since 1996 and is currently a senior director at Trading Academy. As one of the first students of the academy, he took his expertise to Europe where he built financial training materials for banks, brokerages, and universities, including the first ever trading lab in Europe. His experience ranges from long-term investing to short-term high-volume trading. Mr. Rothfeld trades stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency. He has led the development of OTA's digital asset program and is featured on the company's Monday Morning Must-Knows show.

Chris Barry is vice president of corporate communications and investor relations for NNN REIT, Inc.He joined the company in May 1996 and oversees all media relations, internal and external communications, and retail investor relations. Mr. Barry is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Kevin Bidner was a founding partner and C-suite executive at 2020 Technology for nearly two decades. Renowned as an exceptional 'super-salesman,' he was pivotal in securing 2020's largest multi-million dollar clients while also acting as the creative visionary behind the company's strategic direction. Following its successful IPO in 2009, Mr. Bidner embarked on a new journey that led to the inception of HCN, where Mr. Bidner consistently embodies the roles of visionary, strategist, and unwavering leader.

Wayne McDonell is a hands-on, independent investor who has been trading forex and futures in the real world since 2004, much like any dedicated individual trader or small institutional player. He manages charitable endowments with a sharp focus on fundamental and technical data analysis, drawing on economic trends, market patterns, and real-time indicators to drive informed, risk-managed decisions. He started his career in finance as a venture capitalist, rooted in the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley during the 1990s, where he launched high-tech ventures, coached startup CEOs, and invested in over 100 patented technologies, bringing that entrepreneurial grit and acumen to his ongoing work in the markets. For over two decades, Wayne has forged a strong, enduring partnership with MoneyShow, delivering transformative in-person and virtual training events that have empowered thousands of traders and investors. His longstanding collaboration with MoneyShow and Traders Expo has made him a staple at their conferences, where he shares complicated topics in plain English that's easy to understand, helping attendees build practical skills for independent success in the markets. As an award-winning educator and renowned public speaker—honored as Speaker of the Year by FXstreet.com—Wayne's passion for demystifying finance is evident in his bestselling book, "Strategic and Tactical Forex Trading," which has sold tens of thousands of copies and serves as a comprehensive guide to strategies and risk management. Leveraging his extensive trading experience, advanced education, and the latest AI technology, Wayne built and runs TRADARS.com—a cutting-edge data analytics platform powered by a custom LLM specialized in the relational mathematics of fundamental and technical analysis for trading and investment decisions. By blending big data, AI, and real-world trader insights, TRADARS.com levels the playing field for small traders and investors, providing accessible, real-time tools to analyze markets, spot opportunities, and manage risks effectively—capabilities once reserved for large institutions. Backed by a solid academic foundation—a Bachelor's in Macroeconomics and Master's in Financial Management from Harvard University—Wayne has pursued advanced post-graduate studies in Alternative Investing from Harvard Business School, Cryptocurrencies from MIT, and Algorithmic Trading from the University of Oxford. Through his deep-rooted relationship with MoneyShow, Wayne continues to inspire and equip everyday traders with the knowledge, confidence, and real-world strategies needed to navigate the dynamic financial landscape on their own terms. As a resident of Atlanta, GA, he serves his community as a member of the FEMA Emergency Response Team and completed the Community Policy Academy.

Dan Sauer is the president and CEO of Vertical Petroleum Industries (VPI) in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Currently, VPI partners with multiple operators, geologists, and field engineers to ensure the success of over 20 projects for more than seven years.

Dr. Toby Wade is the CEO of DeepVest. He is an expert in investment, AI, and machine learning, with over 20 years of experience spanning equities, cryptocurrencies, futures, and currencies. Notable roles include serving as head of machine learning at Gemini, reporting directly to the Winklevoss twins, and head of predictive analytics within the research department at Bank of America. He has held other pivotal roles in hedge funds, financial exchanges, and banking institutions, focusing on alpha research, portfolio management, risk assessment, and trading strategies. Dr. Wade is proficient in natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and machine learning applications tailored to financial market research. His insights have been featured in prominent publications such as the Financial Times, Institutional Investor, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance. Toby earned his PhD in Statistics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Cory Fleck is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA-BC) and active resource investor with over 20 years of experience in the markets. He is the co-host of the KE Report, the longest running commodities-focused radio show in the US, where he has conducted thousands of interviews with CEOs, fund managers, and leading analysts in the metals and energy sectors. With deep knowledge of both junior and mid-tier companies, Cory bridges the gap between management teams and investors, offering insights on opportunities across the resource sector.

Christopher J. Berlet is a graduate of Mining Engineering from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada and holds a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, England. Mr. Berlet is a CFA Charter Holder (USA) and has more than 30 years of experience in both finance and the mineral industries. Mr. Berlet is a recent recipient of the Certificate in ESG Investing offered by the CFA Society of the United Kingdom and is a steward of environmental and governance best practice.

Mr. Buchanan has 30 years of mining industry experience in investor relations and public affairs roles. Previously, he was the director of investor relations for TSX-listed Karora Resources (formerly Royal Nickel Corp.) from 2011 to 2024, until its merger with Westgold Resources (valued at C$2.1B). At Karora, he played key role in developing the corporate communications & sustainability strategies. Before joining Karora, he was director, investor relations at TSX and JSE-listed Uranium One from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he spent over 10 years in various investor relations and public affairs roles at TSX and NYSE-listed Inco Ltd. and Vale Inco. He has completed the Competent Boards Global Certificate and Designation in ESG, is a Certified Professional in investor relations, and has a bachelor of science degree in Environmental & Resource Science.  

Charles Williams, a Dallas native and former engineer turned financier, built a national reputation as a visionary commercial real estate lender, developer, and podcast host—bridging technical precision with financial innovation to create transformative real estate and investment opportunities across communities.

Ryan Wilday has over two decades of experience trading equities, futures, and options. He began trading cryptocurrencies in 2013, and today, he melds his deep knowledge of the cryptocurrency market with Elliott Wave theory. In August 2017, Mr. Wilday launched his Cryptocurrency Trading service on elliottwavetrader.net.

Jay Soloff is the lead options analyst at Investors Alley, a subsidiary of Magnifi Communities. He is the editor for Options Floor Trader, Profit Wheel 360, and Weekly Income Accelerator. Prior to Mr. Soloff's work with Investors Alley, he was a professional options market maker on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, the largest options trading exchange in the world. Over two decades ago, he got his start at the Kansas City Board of Trade in the Wheat Futures pit. With 20+ years of direct, hands-on experience in options, Mr. Soloff's focus is on making professional options strategies available to anyone who wants to learn.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration. Mr. Armani also leads AI World Media Group, a global platform at the forefront of Enterprise AI, AI-powered content creation, and AI data center infrastructure. Under his leadership, the company delivers real-time industry intelligence and personalized media automation to a global audience of over 250,000 subscribers, empowering decision-makers across sectors. Renowned for his forward-thinking approach, Sydney has been a driving force in blockchain innovation, enterprise AI, and digital infrastructure. He currently serves as a blockchain advisor at the Stanford Blockchain Lab, contributing to advancing decentralized technologies and the future of AI's foundational infrastructure. His expertise has made him a recognized thought leader in AI investment, smart infrastructure, and next-generation digital platforms.

Jason Bodner is an accomplished investor and stock researcher reaching tens of thousands of people each week. He co-founded MoneyFlows (formerly MAPsignals.com), a quantitative equity research firm focusing on unusual institutional trading. Mr. Bodner contributes to Navellier & Associates' weekly, writing Sector Spotlight and several white papers. He is also the editor of Quantum Edge for TradeSmith. Previously, Mr. Bodner served as director of European equity derivatives for Cantor Fitzgerald Europe in London, then moved to the role of head of equity derivatives North America for the same company in New York. He also served as SVP equity derivatives for Jefferies, LLC.

Kelley Wright entered the financial services industry in 1984 as a stock broker, first with a private investment boutique in La Jolla and later with Dean Witter Reynolds. In 1990, he left the retail side of the industry for private portfolio management. In 2002, Mr. Wright succeeded Geraldine Weiss as the managing editor of the Investment Quality Trends newsletter as well as the chief investment officer and portfolio manager for IQ Trends Private Client. His commentaries have been published in Barron's, Forbes, BusinessWeek, Dow Jones MarketWatch, The Economist, and many other business and financial periodicals. Mr. Wright is an active speaker at trade shows and investment conferences, and is a frequent guest and contributor to radio and CNBC. He is the author of Dividends Still Don't Lie, which was published in February, 2010, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Heather Vanek is a content manager at Simpler Trading where she takes complex options strategies and breaks them down into easy-to-understand lessons. She works directly with John Carter, world-class trader and developer of the TTM Squeeze indicator, to deliver his highly successful trades to aspiring traders hoping to gain wisdom and proficiency from the master himself. Heather originally began a career as a photographer in 2004. After nine years of working behind the camera, she realized her true passion was teaching other professionals skills. She has since redirected this passion from teaching business skills to photographers to teaching retail traders how to grow their accounts.

Michael Lee is the founder of Michael Lee Strategy, an investment management and wealth planning firm. A 20+ year veteran of the financial services industry, he is one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. Mr. Lee appears regularly on Fox Business and on many other financial media outlets to comment on economics, financial markets, and the effect of politics on both.

Jeffrey A. Hirsch is CEO of Hirsch Holdings, editor-in-chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac and publisher of Almanac Investor at www.stocktradersalmanac.com. Jeff is the author of The Little Book of Stock Market Cycles (Wiley, 2012) and Super Boom: Why the Dow Will Hit 38,820 and How You Can Profit from It (Wiley, 2011). He worked with founder Yale Hirsch for over twenty years, taking over for him in 2001. A 35-year Wall Street veteran, he appears on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, and many other financial media outlets. Now in its 58th year, the Stock Trader's Almanac has been published every year since 1968.

Nathan Mcconnel grew up in Southern Illinois and attended pharmacy school at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, where he earned his bachelor's degree in pharmacy. He has been a licensed and practicing pharmacist for over 20 years. In April of 2020, Mr. Mcconnel read Andrew's book How to Day Trade for a Living and began his path to day trading. In 2021, he joined the BBT community and has attended all but one of the Summit conferences. The things he likes most about trading are working from home, the constant challenges to improve, and socializing with friends and traders in the BBT community. His trading focuses on Camarilla Pivots and using BookMap to execute his trade book. Nathan currently lives high up in the rural mountains of Colorado with his fiancé and fur babies, Sugar and Dasie. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, skiing, biking, traveling and working on his truck.

Thor Young is a seasoned day trader, educator, and speaker with a unique background that bridges technology and financial markets. After more than a decade in the IT industry, specializing in server systems and integrations, Mr. Young was first introduced to trading while working as a server technician for an options trading platform. That early exposure ignited a passion that would later define his career. In 2018, inspired by a deeply personal motivation following his daughter's autism diagnosis, Thor transitioned to full-time day trading. He immersed himself in the craft, guided by the principles laid out in How to Day Trade for a Living. Today, he is a lead moderator at Bear Bull Traders, a senior futures trader at Peak Capital Trading, and a regular presenter for Bookmap™.

Brian Pezim is a seasoned trader, author, and moderator at Bear Bull Traders. His passion for the stock market began as a preteen, when his father bought him his very first share of The Bell Telephone Company of Canada—a single share that grew over the years through splits and dividends, sparking a lifelong interest in trading. With decades of experience in the markets, Brian has written three books on trading, including the best-selling How to Swing Trade for a Living, which has sold thousands of copies worldwide. Today, he continues to share his knowledge and experience with the trading community, helping others navigate the markets and avoid the mistakes he once made as a novice trader.

Andrew Aziz is a Canadian trader, investor, and official Forbes Council member. He ranked as one of Amazon Books' top 100 bestselling authors in the Business and Finance category for five consecutive years, from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Aziz's book on finance has been published in eight different languages. In 2016, he founded Bear Bull Traders, an online community of independent traders that offers learning tracks based on the strategies discussed in Mr. Aziz's bestselling books. The program guides members through every step of strategy development and the trading process. In 2021 and 2022, Investopedia and Business Insider ranked Mr. Aziz and Bear Bull Traders as the best online day trading course with the only community that has clinical psychologists and performance coaches on staff to help traders on that very critical aspect of trading.

Michael Sheppard presently serves as a partner and director of investor relations for Treasure Investments Corporation and CEO/chairman of Nevada Mining Company. As former president of the America Cancer Society in Wisconsin, he has raised millions of dollars for charities conducting live auctions using donated Ghiglieri fine art since 1998. Mr. Sheppard has raised over $400,000,000 as president of the National Community Foundation and is a nationally known speaker on estate planning. Recently, he negotiated an international partnership with the renowned Ferdinando Marinelli Foundry in Florence, Italy, granting Treasure Investments the exclusive right to produce the world's only pure silver Pieta by Michelangelo.

Kenny Glick, often referred to as the grandfather of day trading, has been trading for over 30 years. Previously an SOES bandit and tape reader, he now focuses all his trading on VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price). Using an algorithm that he's built around the VWAP, his primary focus is on exploiting previous mistakes over the last 30 years. Mr. Glick uses VWAP to prove the market is, in fact, rigged — and that's a good thing. It's rigged to VWAP and multiple time frame VWAP. Kenny spends most of his time on his own website, HitTheBid.com, doing live webinars all day. He demonstrates to his members the intricacies of VWAP in a live setting, and viewers are able to follow along with his live trades and gain an education through the commentary.

Daniel Ives is a managing director and senior equity research analyst covering the technology sector at Wedbush Securities, where he has been since 2018. He also serves as the global head of technology research at Wedbush. Mr. Ives has been a tech analyst on Wall Street for over two decades, covering software and the broader technology landscape. Dan began his career as a financial analyst at HBO before earning his MBA in Finance and becoming a globally recognized technology equity research analyst and managing director at FBR Capital Markets, where he spent 16 years focusing on enterprise software and hardware sectors—including cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and the mobile landscape. A major area of his current research is electric vehicles and disruptive technologies expected to shape the next decade. Mr. Ives is a highly sought-after tech expert, regularly speaking at events across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He frequently appears on television networks including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, France 24, Sky News, ABC Australia, and TV Tokyo, among others, to provide expert commentary on the technology sector. He has also appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, PBS NewsHour, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Daily Show. Dan can often be heard on tech-related radio segments for Bloomberg, ABC News, NPR, BBC, and other major outlets. His insights are regularly cited by global publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investor's Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, Le Monde, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Daily Mail, South China Morning Post, Barron's, The Times of London, Financial Times, Le Figaro, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The New York Times, among many others.

Kevin Bidner was a founding partner and C-suite executive at 2020 Technology for nearly two decades. Renowned as an exceptional 'super-salesman,' he was pivotal in securing 2020's largest multi-million dollar clients while also acting as the creative visionary behind the company's strategic direction. Following its successful IPO in 2009, Mr. Bidner embarked on a new journey that led to the inception of HCN, where Mr. Bidner consistently embodies the roles of visionary, strategist, and unwavering leader.

Robert Daugherty, a money manager for an exclusive list of family offices and high-net-worth investors, shares why temperament, coupled with intelligence, is the principal driver of investment success and long-term outperformance. As a finance professor and longtime Berkshire Hathaway shareholder, Daugherty founded Endowment Assurance Corp in 2018 to help clients align disciplined behavior with superior compounding returns.

Born and raised in Germany, Markus Heitkoetter left the corporate grind at IBM in 2002 and moved to Austin, TX, with just $30,000. Now a millionaire trader and investor, he has written four best-sellers and founded Rockwell Trading. When the S&P 500 crashed in 2022, his "Wheel Strategy" earned him 62% in realized profit. And when not helping traders and investors achieve amazing results through smart trading and investing, you can find Mr. Heitkoetter riding his Harley, traveling the world, and living the #pxolife.

Rudolfo Beltran, the vice president and head of capital acquisition, marketing, and CRM at InNova Global Fund (formerly Positiviti), brings over three decades of extensive experience in brand management and sales within the beverage industry to his role. With a rich background in senior-level director positions, Mr. Beltran has honed his skills in strategic leadership, market analysis, and customer relationship management. His wealth of knowledge and expertise has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of InNova Global Fund, as they strive to make a positive impact through micro-lending in Kenya. As a visionary leader, Mr. Beltran is deeply committed to fostering partnerships and expanding opportunities for financial inclusion through innovative micro-loan solutions. His dedication to excellence and passion for creating sustainable impact have positioned InNova Global Fund as a Gold sponsor at the prestigious MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Las Vegas. Mr. Beltran's strategic vision and exceptional leadership continue to drive Positiviti Lending toward new heights of success and social responsibility in the world of microfinance.

Dr. Anas F. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, influencer, investor, and speaker with more than 1,000 papers, articles, and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions, and investors on various energy market issues. He focuses on the oil, gas, and energy markets outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy, employment, and technology in the oil and gas industry. He has extensive experience in market structure and modeling. Before his recent role as a managing partner at Energy Outlook Advisors LLC and editorial advisor of Attaqa, he was the former chief economist of NGP Energy Capital Management. He led the firm's macro-analysis of the oil, natural gas, and related markets as well as the overall economic environment. He was responsible for the short-term and long-term outlooks for oil, natural gas, NGLs, and LNG markets. Dr. Alhajji's articles appeared in numerous countries in more than 10 languages, and his work is cited in over 60 books. He has addressed numerous companies, institutions, and national and international organizations. He also serves on the board of several energy-related publications. He is a contributing editor for one of the industry's premier publications: World Oil. He is also the moderator of the industry's oldest virtual forum: Oil, Gas, & Energy Law (OGEL). Prior to joining NGP, Dr. Alhajji taught economics at the University of Oklahoma (1995 to 1997), the Colorado School of Mines (1997 to 2001), and Ohio Northern University (2001 to 2008), where he held the George Patton Chair of Business and Economics. Dr. Alhajji taught courses in economics, energy economics and policy, and energy geopolitics. Dr. Alhajji was educated in Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. He holds an M.A. in economics, and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Oklahoma, with a specialization in energy economics and policy. He received many awards including the Teaching Excellence Award and the Outstanding Mentor Award in addition to many prizes in woodworking.

Dr. Toby Wade is the CEO of DeepVest. He is an expert in investment, AI, and machine learning, with over 20 years of experience spanning equities, cryptocurrencies, futures, and currencies. Notable roles include serving as head of machine learning at Gemini, reporting directly to the Winklevoss twins, and head of predictive analytics within the research department at Bank of America. He has held other pivotal roles in hedge funds, financial exchanges, and banking institutions, focusing on alpha research, portfolio management, risk assessment, and trading strategies. Dr. Wade is proficient in natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and machine learning applications tailored to financial market research. His insights have been featured in prominent publications such as the Financial Times, Institutional Investor, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance. Toby earned his PhD in Statistics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kelley Wright entered the financial services industry in 1984 as a stock broker, first with a private investment boutique in La Jolla and later with Dean Witter Reynolds. In 1990, he left the retail side of the industry for private portfolio management. In 2002, Mr. Wright succeeded Geraldine Weiss as the managing editor of the Investment Quality Trends newsletter as well as the chief investment officer and portfolio manager for IQ Trends Private Client. His commentaries have been published in Barron's, Forbes, BusinessWeek, Dow Jones MarketWatch, The Economist, and many other business and financial periodicals. Mr. Wright is an active speaker at trade shows and investment conferences, and is a frequent guest and contributor to radio and CNBC. He is the author of Dividends Still Don't Lie, which was published in February, 2010, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Nancy Tengler is the chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Laffer Tengler Investments. She is responsible for active equity management research and portfolio management, as well as leading the firm. Ms. Tengler is a committed advocate of financial literacy for women as the leader of Laffer Tengler's Women & Wealth initiative, which encourages and informs women on how to take charge of their own financial and investment planning. The second edition of her book, The Women's Guide to Successful Investing, was published in September 2023. As one of the most dynamic women in the investment management industry today, she is a sought-after TV and print financial commentator on local and national media outlets. Prior to joining Laffer Tengler, Ms. Tengler had a distinguished investment management career in several senior leadership roles. Most recently, she served as chief investment officer at Heartland Financial where she was also a director of Arizona Bank & Trust. Ms. Tengler has also served as president, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Fremont Investment Advisors in San Francisco. Before that, she founded Global Alliance Value Investors. She also worked for UBS Asset Management as head of the Value Equities Group and with Spare, Tengler, Kaplan, and Bischel, Ltd., as president and senior portfolio manager.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration. Mr. Armani also leads AI World Media Group, a global platform at the forefront of Enterprise AI, AI-powered content creation, and AI data center infrastructure. Under his leadership, the company delivers real-time industry intelligence and personalized media automation to a global audience of over 250,000 subscribers, empowering decision-makers across sectors. Renowned for his forward-thinking approach, Sydney has been a driving force in blockchain innovation, enterprise AI, and digital infrastructure. He currently serves as a blockchain advisor at the Stanford Blockchain Lab, contributing to advancing decentralized technologies and the future of AI's foundational infrastructure. His expertise has made him a recognized thought leader in AI investment, smart infrastructure, and next-generation digital platforms.

Michael Lee is the founder of Michael Lee Strategy, an investment management and wealth planning firm. A 20+ year veteran of the financial services industry, he is one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. Mr. Lee appears regularly on Fox Business and on many other financial media outlets to comment on economics, financial markets, and the effect of politics on both.

Daniel Ives is a managing director and senior equity research analyst covering the technology sector at Wedbush Securities, where he has been since 2018. He also serves as the global head of technology research at Wedbush. Mr. Ives has been a tech analyst on Wall Street for over two decades, covering software and the broader technology landscape. Dan began his career as a financial analyst at HBO before earning his MBA in Finance and becoming a globally recognized technology equity research analyst and managing director at FBR Capital Markets, where he spent 16 years focusing on enterprise software and hardware sectors—including cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and the mobile landscape. A major area of his current research is electric vehicles and disruptive technologies expected to shape the next decade. Mr. Ives is a highly sought-after tech expert, regularly speaking at events across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He frequently appears on television networks including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, France 24, Sky News, ABC Australia, and TV Tokyo, among others, to provide expert commentary on the technology sector. He has also appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, PBS NewsHour, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Daily Show. Dan can often be heard on tech-related radio segments for Bloomberg, ABC News, NPR, BBC, and other major outlets. His insights are regularly cited by global publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investor's Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, Le Monde, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Daily Mail, South China Morning Post, Barron's, The Times of London, Financial Times, Le Figaro, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The New York Times, among many others.

Wayne McDonell is a hands-on, independent investor who has been trading forex and futures in the real world since 2004, much like any dedicated individual trader or small institutional player. He manages charitable endowments with a sharp focus on fundamental and technical data analysis, drawing on economic trends, market patterns, and real-time indicators to drive informed, risk-managed decisions. He started his career in finance as a venture capitalist, rooted in the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley during the 1990s, where he launched high-tech ventures, coached startup CEOs, and invested in over 100 patented technologies, bringing that entrepreneurial grit and acumen to his ongoing work in the markets. For over two decades, Wayne has forged a strong, enduring partnership with MoneyShow, delivering transformative in-person and virtual training events that have empowered thousands of traders and investors. His longstanding collaboration with MoneyShow and Traders Expo has made him a staple at their conferences, where he shares complicated topics in plain English that's easy to understand, helping attendees build practical skills for independent success in the markets. As an award-winning educator and renowned public speaker—honored as Speaker of the Year by FXstreet.com—Wayne's passion for demystifying finance is evident in his bestselling book, "Strategic and Tactical Forex Trading," which has sold tens of thousands of copies and serves as a comprehensive guide to strategies and risk management. Leveraging his extensive trading experience, advanced education, and the latest AI technology, Wayne built and runs TRADARS.com—a cutting-edge data analytics platform powered by a custom LLM specialized in the relational mathematics of fundamental and technical analysis for trading and investment decisions. By blending big data, AI, and real-world trader insights, TRADARS.com levels the playing field for small traders and investors, providing accessible, real-time tools to analyze markets, spot opportunities, and manage risks effectively—capabilities once reserved for large institutions. Backed by a solid academic foundation—a Bachelor's in Macroeconomics and Master's in Financial Management from Harvard University—Wayne has pursued advanced post-graduate studies in Alternative Investing from Harvard Business School, Cryptocurrencies from MIT, and Algorithmic Trading from the University of Oxford. Through his deep-rooted relationship with MoneyShow, Wayne continues to inspire and equip everyday traders with the knowledge, confidence, and real-world strategies needed to navigate the dynamic financial landscape on their own terms. As a resident of Atlanta, GA, he serves his community as a member of the FEMA Emergency Response Team and completed the Community Policy Academy.

Stephen Moore served as a senior economic advisor to Donald Trump and was a member of the President's Economic Recovery Task Force. He is the author of Trumponomics: Inside the America First Strategy to Revise Our Economy. Mr. Moore formerly wrote on the economy and public policy for The Wall Street Journal and served on the Journal editorial board from 2005-2014. From 2015-2017 he served as chief economist for the Heritage Foundation. He is the founder and former president of the Club for Growth, which raises money for political candidates that favor free-market economic policies. Mr. Moore has served as a senior economist on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee and as a senior economic fellow at the Cato Institute, where he published dozens of studies on federal and state tax and budget policy. He is the author of five other books including The End of Prosperity. Mr. Moore received the Republican National Committee award of Great Communicator. He was named by Worth Magazine in 2019 as one of the top 50 influencers in global financial affairs.

Peter Tuchman commonly known as the Einstein Of Wall Street, has been covering institutional trading, hedge funds, convertible, arbitrage, and retail markets for more than 35 years. Mr. Tuchman has maintained the title of the most photographed and famous stockbroker in the world! For decades with his expressive photographs, adorning newspapers, articles, and TV shows globally, he has been seen on CNBC, Fox News, CNN, and Money News Network. As well as being a partner in Wall Street, he is the moderator-in-chief at The Wall Street Global Trading Academy, which is a globally renowned school that teaches technical analysis, and risk management to thousands of students throughout the world. Peter Tuchman and his partner, David Green teach thousands of students how to navigate markets successfully in this wild world using technical analysis and mismanagement preeminent tools. Mr. Tuchman is a motivational public speaker as well as a globally known social media influencer mentoring thousands of students of markets, humanity, and the psychology of gratitude.

Daniel Ives is a managing director and senior equity research analyst covering the technology sector at Wedbush Securities, where he has been since 2018. He also serves as the global head of technology research at Wedbush. Mr. Ives has been a tech analyst on Wall Street for over two decades, covering software and the broader technology landscape. Dan began his career as a financial analyst at HBO before earning his MBA in Finance and becoming a globally recognized technology equity research analyst and managing director at FBR Capital Markets, where he spent 16 years focusing on enterprise software and hardware sectors—including cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and the mobile landscape. A major area of his current research is electric vehicles and disruptive technologies expected to shape the next decade. Mr. Ives is a highly sought-after tech expert, regularly speaking at events across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He frequently appears on television networks including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, France 24, Sky News, ABC Australia, and TV Tokyo, among others, to provide expert commentary on the technology sector. He has also appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, PBS NewsHour, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Daily Show. Dan can often be heard on tech-related radio segments for Bloomberg, ABC News, NPR, BBC, and other major outlets. His insights are regularly cited by global publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investor's Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, Le Monde, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Daily Mail, South China Morning Post, Barron's, The Times of London, Financial Times, Le Figaro, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The New York Times, among many others.

Jeffrey A. Hirsch is CEO of Hirsch Holdings, editor-in-chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac and publisher of Almanac Investor at www.stocktradersalmanac.com. Jeff is the author of The Little Book of Stock Market Cycles (Wiley, 2012) and Super Boom: Why the Dow Will Hit 38,820 and How You Can Profit from It (Wiley, 2011). He worked with founder Yale Hirsch for over twenty years, taking over for him in 2001. A 35-year Wall Street veteran, he appears on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, and many other financial media outlets. Now in its 58th year, the Stock Trader's Almanac has been published every year since 1968.

Rob Mascio is a Director for the FINRA Foundation, for which he cultivates and manages programs to protect consumers from financial fraud. He previously managed FINRA's Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team and has worked in both member supervision and market regulation.

Christine Kieffer, CRCP®, is senior director of the FINRA Foundation, where she directs research on personal financial issues and develops programs for stakeholders and consumers to advance investor education and fraud prevention initiatives. Christine serves on advisory boards to the National Adult Protective Services Association and FightCybercrime.

Dr. Toby Wade is the CEO of DeepVest. He is an expert in investment, AI, and machine learning, with over 20 years of experience spanning equities, cryptocurrencies, futures, and currencies. Notable roles include serving as head of machine learning at Gemini, reporting directly to the Winklevoss twins, and head of predictive analytics within the research department at Bank of America. He has held other pivotal roles in hedge funds, financial exchanges, and banking institutions, focusing on alpha research, portfolio management, risk assessment, and trading strategies. Dr. Wade is proficient in natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and machine learning applications tailored to financial market research. His insights have been featured in prominent publications such as the Financial Times, Institutional Investor, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance. Toby earned his PhD in Statistics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Shawn Muneio is a managing partner of Bequest Asset Management. He leads the firm's investment strategies, risk management, and compliance adhering to the Investment Advisors Act and Commodity Exchange Act. Mr. Muneio excels in Reg D 506(c), Reg CF, and Reg A funds across asset classes within real estate and energy.

Kevin Davitt is Nasdaq's head of index options content. In this role, he helps support the growth of Nasdaq 100® Index options (NDX/XND) by advocating for the informed use of equity derivatives. Since the late 90's, Mr. Davitt has been actively involved in the options business — originally as a market maker for a handful of well-known trading firms. He has also worked for a Chicago based fund of funds and prior to joining Nasdaq, he spent years as a senior instructor at The Options Institute (Cboe). As Nasdaq's representative on the Options Industry Council, Kevin helps to fuel the continued growth in listed equity and index options.

Rudolfo Beltran, the vice president and head of capital acquisition, marketing, and CRM at InNova Global Fund (formerly Positiviti), brings over three decades of extensive experience in brand management and sales within the beverage industry to his role. With a rich background in senior-level director positions, Mr. Beltran has honed his skills in strategic leadership, market analysis, and customer relationship management. His wealth of knowledge and expertise has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of InNova Global Fund, as they strive to make a positive impact through micro-lending in Kenya. As a visionary leader, Mr. Beltran is deeply committed to fostering partnerships and expanding opportunities for financial inclusion through innovative micro-loan solutions. His dedication to excellence and passion for creating sustainable impact have positioned InNova Global Fund as a Gold sponsor at the prestigious MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Las Vegas. Mr. Beltran's strategic vision and exceptional leadership continue to drive Positiviti Lending toward new heights of success and social responsibility in the world of microfinance.

Dan Montano started at the Los Angeles Stock Exchange in 1968 as a floor broker. Over the next 30 years, he managed thousands of stockbrokers as CEO of several securities firms. As an investment banker, Mr. Montano handled the IPO's of over 100 companies from 1968 until 1998. During that time, he also assisted in starting almost 100 new companies to advance new technologies. In 1998, Mr. Montano left investment banking and dedicated himself to advance biotechnology breakthroughs. Presently, he is CEO of Zhittya Genesis Medicine Inc., a bio-pharmaceutical company developing drug treatments for heart disease, strokes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and more.

For over 15 years, Tim Davis has practiced law in several capacities. He brings an in-depth understanding of contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, which allows Basin to ensure deals and projects are structured correctly and investor or partner interests are protected.

Adam Butcher has 20 years of experience as a land broker, business owner, and investor. He managed projects on behalf of energy leaders such as Chesapeake Energy, Kimmeridge Energy, and over 40 industry players. Mr. Butcher's expertise in the land and legal aspects of the energy industry extends throughout the United States.

Dan Sauer is the president and CEO of Vertical Petroleum Industries (VPI) in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Currently, VPI partners with multiple operators, geologists, and field engineers to ensure the success of over 20 projects for more than seven years.

Daniel Ives is a managing director and senior equity research analyst covering the technology sector at Wedbush Securities, where he has been since 2018. He also serves as the global head of technology research at Wedbush. Mr. Ives has been a tech analyst on Wall Street for over two decades, covering software and the broader technology landscape. Dan began his career as a financial analyst at HBO before earning his MBA in Finance and becoming a globally recognized technology equity research analyst and managing director at FBR Capital Markets, where he spent 16 years focusing on enterprise software and hardware sectors—including cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and the mobile landscape. A major area of his current research is electric vehicles and disruptive technologies expected to shape the next decade. Mr. Ives is a highly sought-after tech expert, regularly speaking at events across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He frequently appears on television networks including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, France 24, Sky News, ABC Australia, and TV Tokyo, among others, to provide expert commentary on the technology sector. He has also appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, PBS NewsHour, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Daily Show. Dan can often be heard on tech-related radio segments for Bloomberg, ABC News, NPR, BBC, and other major outlets. His insights are regularly cited by global publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investor's Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, Le Monde, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Daily Mail, South China Morning Post, Barron's, The Times of London, Financial Times, Le Figaro, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The New York Times, among many others.

Peter Tuchman commonly known as the Einstein Of Wall Street, has been covering institutional trading, hedge funds, convertible, arbitrage, and retail markets for more than 35 years. Mr. Tuchman has maintained the title of the most photographed and famous stockbroker in the world! For decades with his expressive photographs, adorning newspapers, articles, and TV shows globally, he has been seen on CNBC, Fox News, CNN, and Money News Network. As well as being a partner in Wall Street, he is the moderator-in-chief at The Wall Street Global Trading Academy, which is a globally renowned school that teaches technical analysis, and risk management to thousands of students throughout the world. Peter Tuchman and his partner, David Green teach thousands of students how to navigate markets successfully in this wild world using technical analysis and mismanagement preeminent tools. Mr. Tuchman is a motivational public speaker as well as a globally known social media influencer mentoring thousands of students of markets, humanity, and the psychology of gratitude.

Christopher J. Berlet is a graduate of Mining Engineering from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada and holds a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, England. Mr. Berlet is a CFA Charter Holder (USA) and has more than 30 years of experience in both finance and the mineral industries. Mr. Berlet is a recent recipient of the Certificate in ESG Investing offered by the CFA Society of the United Kingdom and is a steward of environmental and governance best practice.

Kim Bolton is the founder of Black Swan Dexteritas Inc., and the portfolio manager for BSD's flagship Global Technology Hedge Fund. Mr. Bolton's previous experience includes 35 years of portfolio management and securities trading experience at Toronto Dominion Bank, CIBC Asset Management, and BP p.l.c. (formerly British Petroleum) and has successfully managed portfolios in excess of $3.5 billion. Mr. Bolton has an MBA degree from Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree from Trent University. You may recognize him as the 'technology stock expert' featured monthly on BNN Bloomberg's "Market Call" show.

Kevin Bidner was a founding partner and C-suite executive at 2020 Technology for nearly two decades. Renowned as an exceptional 'super-salesman,' he was pivotal in securing 2020's largest multi-million dollar clients while also acting as the creative visionary behind the company's strategic direction. Following its successful IPO in 2009, Mr. Bidner embarked on a new journey that led to the inception of HCN, where Mr. Bidner consistently embodies the roles of visionary, strategist, and unwavering leader.

Jeffrey A. Hirsch is CEO of Hirsch Holdings, editor-in-chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac and publisher of Almanac Investor at www.stocktradersalmanac.com. Jeff is the author of The Little Book of Stock Market Cycles (Wiley, 2012) and Super Boom: Why the Dow Will Hit 38,820 and How You Can Profit from It (Wiley, 2011). He worked with founder Yale Hirsch for over twenty years, taking over for him in 2001. A 35-year Wall Street veteran, he appears on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, and many other financial media outlets. Now in its 58th year, the Stock Trader's Almanac has been published every year since 1968.

Kenny Glick, often referred to as the grandfather of day trading, has been trading for over 30 years. Previously an SOES bandit and tape reader, he now focuses all his trading on VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price). Using an algorithm that he's built around the VWAP, his primary focus is on exploiting previous mistakes over the last 30 years. Mr. Glick uses VWAP to prove the market is, in fact, rigged — and that's a good thing. It's rigged to VWAP and multiple time frame VWAP. Kenny spends most of his time on his own website, HitTheBid.com, doing live webinars all day. He demonstrates to his members the intricacies of VWAP in a live setting, and viewers are able to follow along with his live trades and gain an education through the commentary.

Steve Hou is a senior researcher for Bloomberg Index Research. His research covers systematic equity and multi-asset investment strategies. Prior to joining Bloomberg, he was a researcher of systematic equity strategies at AQR Capital Management LLC. Dr. Hou graduated with a PhD in financial economics from the University of Michigan in 2018. He previously completed graduate and undergraduate studies from ETH Zurich and the University of Virginia.

Dr. Alan Ellman is president of The Blue Collar Investor Corp. and author of 9 best-selling books on covered call writing and selling puts. His 4th book, Stock Investing for Students, is now required reading at several colleges. Alan has been trading stock options since 1995, and The Blue Collar Investor Corp. was started in January 2007. He has also produced several video courses, published hundreds of articles, and produced hundreds of videos on this subject. Dr. Ellman has been a frequent guest on financial forums such as the Options Industry Council's Wide World of Options, StockCharts TV, and The Money Answers Radio program. He is also a national speaker for The MoneyShow, a contributor for the Options Industry Council and the American Association of Individual Investors, as well as an educational contributor to Nasdaq.com. Alan was also named best teacher of covered calls on Snapchat GPT. He is on the Board of Directors for Education for Quasar Markets and has completed the Series 65-Investment Advisor Rep requirements. He has also served as an expert witness and consultant in a multi-million-dollar options trial.

David Sherman is the president and chief investment officer of CrossingBridge's $4 billion AUM. All four of the firm's proprietary mutual funds that are eligible by Morningstar are ranked 5 stars. Lipper Associates recognized CrossingBridge as the top Fixed Income Fund Family of Smaller Firms in 2025. The firm specializes in corporate credit opportunities with a focus on high-yield, stressed, and distressed opportunities. Mr. Sherman founded CrossingBridge Advisors in 2016 and its predecessor and parent company, Cohanzick Management, in 1996. David began his 37-year investment career in high-yield and distressed securities at Leucadia National in 1987, following internships at Drexel Burnham Lambert's High Yield and Convertible Bond department based in Los Angeles. During his 10-year tenure at Leucadia, he served as vice president focused on corporate investments and acquisitions as well as engaging as treasurer of Leucadia's insurance operations with $3 billion of assets. Currently, Mr. Sherman is an adjunct professor in NYU Sterns Finance Department focused on Global Value Investing.

Jim Woods is a 20-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor. He is the editor and investment director of Investing Edge, Crypto & Commodities Trader, Bullseye Stock Trader, Tactical Trader, and The Deep Woods e-Letter (Mr. Woods also co-directs the Fast Money Alert trading service, alongside Dr. Mark Skousen). The independent firm TipRanks has rated Mr. Woods the #1 financial blogger in the world (out of more than 6,000 competing analysts), and has been ranked inside the Top 12 globally for more than a decade. His books include co-authoring, Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution, and The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse. Mr. Woods formerly worked with Investor's Business Daily founder William J. O'Neil, helping to author training courses in the CANSLIM stock-picking methodology. He is known in professional and personal circles as "The Renaissance Man," because his expertise includes such varied fields as composing and performing music, western horsemanship, combat marksmanship, martial arts, auto racing, and bodybuilding. Mr. Woods holds a BA in philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a former U.S. Army paratrooper. A self-described "radical for capitalism," he celebrates the virtue of making money from his Southern California horse ranch.

Frank Holmes is the CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors, known for its mutual fund and ETF offerings in gold and precious metals, emerging markets, natural resources and airlines. He is a much sought-after keynote speaker and regular contributor to major financial media outlets. Mr. Holmes also serves as Chairman of HIVE Digital Technologies.

Peter Tuchman commonly known as the Einstein Of Wall Street, has been covering institutional trading, hedge funds, convertible, arbitrage, and retail markets for more than 35 years. Mr. Tuchman has maintained the title of the most photographed and famous stockbroker in the world! For decades with his expressive photographs, adorning newspapers, articles, and TV shows globally, he has been seen on CNBC, Fox News, CNN, and Money News Network. As well as being a partner in Wall Street, he is the moderator-in-chief at The Wall Street Global Trading Academy, which is a globally renowned school that teaches technical analysis, and risk management to thousands of students throughout the world. Peter Tuchman and his partner, David Green teach thousands of students how to navigate markets successfully in this wild world using technical analysis and mismanagement preeminent tools. Mr. Tuchman is a motivational public speaker as well as a globally known social media influencer mentoring thousands of students of markets, humanity, and the psychology of gratitude.

Daniel Ives is a managing director and senior equity research analyst covering the technology sector at Wedbush Securities, where he has been since 2018. He also serves as the global head of technology research at Wedbush. Mr. Ives has been a tech analyst on Wall Street for over two decades, covering software and the broader technology landscape. Dan began his career as a financial analyst at HBO before earning his MBA in Finance and becoming a globally recognized technology equity research analyst and managing director at FBR Capital Markets, where he spent 16 years focusing on enterprise software and hardware sectors—including cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and the mobile landscape. A major area of his current research is electric vehicles and disruptive technologies expected to shape the next decade. Mr. Ives is a highly sought-after tech expert, regularly speaking at events across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He frequently appears on television networks including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, France 24, Sky News, ABC Australia, and TV Tokyo, among others, to provide expert commentary on the technology sector. He has also appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, PBS NewsHour, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Daily Show. Dan can often be heard on tech-related radio segments for Bloomberg, ABC News, NPR, BBC, and other major outlets. His insights are regularly cited by global publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investor's Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, Le Monde, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Daily Mail, South China Morning Post, Barron's, The Times of London, Financial Times, Le Figaro, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The New York Times, among many others.

Andrew Aziz is a Canadian trader, investor, and official Forbes Council member. He ranked as one of Amazon Books' top 100 bestselling authors in the Business and Finance category for five consecutive years, from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Aziz's book on finance has been published in eight different languages. In 2016, he founded Bear Bull Traders, an online community of independent traders that offers learning tracks based on the strategies discussed in Mr. Aziz's bestselling books. The program guides members through every step of strategy development and the trading process. In 2021 and 2022, Investopedia and Business Insider ranked Mr. Aziz and Bear Bull Traders as the best online day trading course with the only community that has clinical psychologists and performance coaches on staff to help traders on that very critical aspect of trading.

Tim Plaehn is the lead research analyst for income and dividend investing at Investors Alley, a subsidiary of Magnifi Communities. He is the editor of The Dividend Hunter, Weekly Income Accelerator, and Monthly Dividend Multiplier. Mr. Plaehn was formerly in the US Air Force serving as an F-16 fighter pilot and instructor. Several times a year he offers live training courses on income investing, covered call trading, and portfolio management.

After 15+ years as a professional trader, TG Watkins has distilled his trading method into a few key setups. Along with his proprietary Moxie Indicator, TG has been a core trader at SimplerTrading.com since 2019. He has had many successes over the years, first by doubling accounts within a few months, then achieving over 600% in 2020, over 420% in 2025, and a 2,060% 30-day Options Trade on SOXL. His background as a pilot and a mechanical engineer has given him the tools to see the market, and teach, in a way that resonates with so many others.

Ian Selig is an investor relations and business development professional with a proven record for effectively planning, executing, and communicating broad strategic direction. He currently serves as the vice president of Investor Relations for Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) and iStar (NYSE: STAR). Mr. Selig has extensive managerial and executive experience in both financial and global consumer products organizations with expertise integrating finance, communication, marketing, securities law, and compliance. He is a graduate of Skidmore College.

Jeff Tompkins, a professional stock, options, and futures trader, has a BS in finance from Santa Clara University and over 20 years of experience trading the markets. His successful career led him to create Altos Trading, LLC in order to help others achieve financial freedom through consistent and profitable trading strategies. Mr. Tompkins has successfully been trading since 1999, and over the years he has developed an arsenal of highly tested trading strategies which have remained effective regardless of market conditions.

Dr. Pouya Taaghol is Founder and CEO of Big Data Federation and its hedge fund subsidiary. A former CTO at Cisco and Intel, he led technology strategy and holds over 70 patents.

Alan Girardot, president and CEO of Rush Creek Resources, is an energy entrepreneur and independent Texas and Oklahoma oil man. He established Rush Creek in 2014 during the initial shockwave of the most recent oil crash. Rush Creek capitalizes on value investing opportunities in the energy asset marketplace brought on by lower-for-longer oil prices.

Kim Bolton is the founder of Black Swan Dexteritas Inc., and the portfolio manager for BSD's flagship Global Technology Hedge Fund. Mr. Bolton's previous experience includes 35 years of portfolio management and securities trading experience at Toronto Dominion Bank, CIBC Asset Management, and BP p.l.c. (formerly British Petroleum) and has successfully managed portfolios in excess of $3.5 billion. Mr. Bolton has an MBA degree from Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree from Trent University. You may recognize him as the 'technology stock expert' featured monthly on BNN Bloomberg's "Market Call" show.

Jeffrey Busch is an experienced successful Public company CEO and has been recently appointed as CEO for Ignite and Pearsanta under the symbol ADTX.  His mission is to take the companies public.  Mr. Busch has been founder and fulfilled the CEO role of five successful public companies which several he took to over a billion-dollar market cap. He has been involved with multiple biotech companies in leadership roles. 

A 26-year veteran of the oncology space, Faith previously served as President of Oncology at Myriad Genetics , CEO of IMAC Holdings, Ignite Proteomics and Theralink Technologies. She has a proven track record of commercializing game-changing diagnostics (including BRCA1/2)and developing a suite of solutions for oncology providers. She also currently serves on the Board of the American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation. Her focus is on scaling Ignite Proteomics’s Medicare-reimbursed platform into the global oncology market 

Rudolfo Beltran, the vice president and head of capital acquisition, marketing, and CRM at InNova Global Fund (formerly Positiviti), brings over three decades of extensive experience in brand management and sales within the beverage industry to his role. With a rich background in senior-level director positions, Mr. Beltran has honed his skills in strategic leadership, market analysis, and customer relationship management. His wealth of knowledge and expertise has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of InNova Global Fund, as they strive to make a positive impact through micro-lending in Kenya. As a visionary leader, Mr. Beltran is deeply committed to fostering partnerships and expanding opportunities for financial inclusion through innovative micro-loan solutions. His dedication to excellence and passion for creating sustainable impact have positioned InNova Global Fund as a Gold sponsor at the prestigious MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Las Vegas. Mr. Beltran's strategic vision and exceptional leadership continue to drive Positiviti Lending toward new heights of success and social responsibility in the world of microfinance.

Deron Wagner is a professional trader, former hedge fund manager, and founder of Morpheus Trading Group (MTG), America's first IEAC-accredited trading education firm. A former proprietary trader who trained professionals at major U.S. trading firms, Wagner has authored five books on trading published by Bloomberg Press, Wiley, and McGraw-Hill, including the Gold Medal–winning Trading ETFs: Gaining an Edge with Technical Analysis. Wagner has appeared on CNBC, ABC, and Yahoo! FinanceVision, and has been a featured speaker at MoneyShow conferences for over 20 years, including internationally at MoneyShow Shanghai. His swing trading newsletter, The Wagner Daily, has been in continuous publication since 2002. Through MTG, he has educated over 5,000 paid students. Known for his psychology-first approach to trading education, Wagner's core philosophy—"Trade What You See, Not What You Think"—emphasizes the behavioral discipline that separates consistently profitable traders from the rest. In 2024, MTG became the first trading education company worldwide to achieve IEAC accreditation. Wagner is currently expanding MTG's flagship TradeQuest certification program across the United States and Southeast Asia.

As co-founder of LymanWealth LLC, Brett J. Lyman specializes in algorithmic investing and data modeling to drive efficient investment strategies. He has been a software engineer and experienced investor since the early 2000s and holds a degree in Computer Science and an MBA.

Chris Barry is vice president of corporate communications and investor relations for NNN REIT, Inc.He joined the company in May 1996 and oversees all media relations, internal and external communications, and retail investor relations. Mr. Barry is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Michael Sheppard presently serves as a partner and director of investor relations for Treasure Investments Corporation and CEO/chairman of Nevada Mining Company. As former president of the America Cancer Society in Wisconsin, he has raised millions of dollars for charities conducting live auctions using donated Ghiglieri fine art since 1998. Mr. Sheppard has raised over $400,000,000 as president of the National Community Foundation and is a nationally known speaker on estate planning. Recently, he negotiated an international partnership with the renowned Ferdinando Marinelli Foundry in Florence, Italy, granting Treasure Investments the exclusive right to produce the world's only pure silver Pieta by Michelangelo.

Rob Mascio is a Director for the FINRA Foundation, for which he cultivates and manages programs to protect consumers from financial fraud. He previously managed FINRA's Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team and has worked in both member supervision and market regulation.

Christine Kieffer, CRCP®, is senior director of the FINRA Foundation, where she directs research on personal financial issues and develops programs for stakeholders and consumers to advance investor education and fraud prevention initiatives. Christine serves on advisory boards to the National Adult Protective Services Association and FightCybercrime.

Charles Williams, a Dallas native and former engineer turned financier, built a national reputation as a visionary commercial real estate lender, developer, and podcast host—bridging technical precision with financial innovation to create transformative real estate and investment opportunities across communities.

Brent Franklin is the founder and chief executive officer of Rise Capital Group, a privately held investment firm focused on oil and gas asset acquisition and development. With over 170 aum in assets under management and several active funds collectively raising $250 million, he has built a proven reputation for performance, discipline, and consistency.

Josh Tolley, Chairman of Tolley & Co, serves as CEO of Sceptyr, a leading finance and commerce company focused on creating and protecting generational wealth. He has been featured by Fox Business, NPR, Kiplinger, and others.

Kevin Davitt is Nasdaq's head of index options content. In this role, he helps support the growth of Nasdaq 100® Index options (NDX/XND) by advocating for the informed use of equity derivatives. Since the late 90's, Mr. Davitt has been actively involved in the options business — originally as a market maker for a handful of well-known trading firms. He has also worked for a Chicago based fund of funds and prior to joining Nasdaq, he spent years as a senior instructor at The Options Institute (Cboe). As Nasdaq's representative on the Options Industry Council, Kevin helps to fuel the continued growth in listed equity and index options.

Born and raised in Germany, Markus Heitkoetter left the corporate grind at IBM in 2002 and moved to Austin, TX, with just $30,000. Now a millionaire trader and investor, he has written four best-sellers and founded Rockwell Trading. When the S&P 500 crashed in 2022, his "Wheel Strategy" earned him 62% in realized profit. And when not helping traders and investors achieve amazing results through smart trading and investing, you can find Mr. Heitkoetter riding his Harley, traveling the world, and living the #pxolife.

Amro Albanna is co-founder, chairman and CEO of Aditxt, a Nasdaq-listed social innovation platform decentralizing life sciences, with programs spanning cancer, autoimmunity, infectious diseases, and women’s health. He has built disruptive private and public ventures across technology, medtech, biotech, and nanotech.

Kevin Bidner was a founding partner and C-suite executive at 2020 Technology for nearly two decades. Renowned as an exceptional 'super-salesman,' he was pivotal in securing 2020's largest multi-million dollar clients while also acting as the creative visionary behind the company's strategic direction. Following its successful IPO in 2009, Mr. Bidner embarked on a new journey that led to the inception of HCN, where Mr. Bidner consistently embodies the roles of visionary, strategist, and unwavering leader.

Dr. Toby Wade is the CEO of DeepVest. He is an expert in investment, AI, and machine learning, with over 20 years of experience spanning equities, cryptocurrencies, futures, and currencies. Notable roles include serving as head of machine learning at Gemini, reporting directly to the Winklevoss twins, and head of predictive analytics within the research department at Bank of America. He has held other pivotal roles in hedge funds, financial exchanges, and banking institutions, focusing on alpha research, portfolio management, risk assessment, and trading strategies. Dr. Wade is proficient in natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and machine learning applications tailored to financial market research. His insights have been featured in prominent publications such as the Financial Times, Institutional Investor, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance. Toby earned his PhD in Statistics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Dan Sauer is the president and CEO of Vertical Petroleum Industries (VPI) in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Currently, VPI partners with multiple operators, geologists, and field engineers to ensure the success of over 20 projects for more than seven years.

Viktoriya (Vika) Tamlenova-Montano is vice president of strategic innovations for Zhittya Genesis Medicine Inc. For the last 20 years, she has been involved with biotechnology, handling technology transfer from Ukrainian biotechnology companies to the USA, clinical trials, and research of new applications of angiogenesis medicines. Ms. Montano holds three Bachelor's degrees and a Master's degree from prestigious Ukrainian universities. She also speaks six languages and has been the personal translator for the first president of a free Ukraine, President Leonid M. Kravchuk. Ms. Montano has presented at universities on epigenetics and she is dedicated to addressing women's health issues, which can be treated with angiogenesis and neurogenesis.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. He is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

Dr. Adrian Manz is a successful professional equities trader who earned his living trading his own account for two decades. He provides education to serious traders who are looking to add new interpretations of the markets to their repertoire. Dr. Manz has developed a trading style that relies on statistical, technical, and fundamental analysis in the planning of every trade and found methods to extract the most out of every setup, every day. He is the author of two books on the subject, many articles featured in leading industry publications including Stocks and Commodities, Stocks Futures Options, Active Trader, Trader's, and Money Maker as well as the publisher of the Daily Income Trading Plan, a nightly blueprint for the actions he plans to take in the markets on the following day.

Carolyn Boroden is a technical analyst specializing in Fibonacci analysis. Her unique form of price and time analysis is quickly proving to be one of the most promising trading techniques using Fibonacci available today. Ms. Boroden's first book, Fibonacci Trading: How to Master the Time and Price Advantage, was published by McGraw-Hill in early 2008. She is currently running a trading room at Elliottwavetrader.net.

Brent Kochuba founded SpotGamma in 2020 to provide retail traders with an edge by unveiling how and when options are driving stocks and futures. SpotGamma models all US options flows to generate proprietary expert analysis and actionable indicators for our global trading community.

Oliver Renick is a 10-year TV veteran and the creator and host of Chicago: Future of Finance, a live series about options trading and how the "Protail" investor is realigning the nucleus of global finance to the US Midwest.

Thomas DeMark is the founder and CEO of DeMARK Analytics, LLC, creator of the DeMARK Indicators, and has been a special consultant to Steven A. Cohen of Point 72 Asset Management for nearly 30 years. He has spent over five decades developing, trading, and teaching his techniques to institutional professionals worldwide and continues to be actively involved in the financial markets. Mr. DeMark received the Chartered Market Technicians Association (CMTA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the association's 50th anniversary event.

Dan Sauer is the president and CEO of Vertical Petroleum Industries (VPI) in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Currently, VPI partners with multiple operators, geologists, and field engineers to ensure the success of over 20 projects for more than seven years.

Charles Williams, a Dallas native and former engineer turned financier, built a national reputation as a visionary commercial real estate lender, developer, and podcast host—bridging technical precision with financial innovation to create transformative real estate and investment opportunities across communities.

Jim Woods is a 20-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor. He is the editor and investment director of Investing Edge, Crypto & Commodities Trader, Bullseye Stock Trader, Tactical Trader, and The Deep Woods e-Letter (Mr. Woods also co-directs the Fast Money Alert trading service, alongside Dr. Mark Skousen). The independent firm TipRanks has rated Mr. Woods the #1 financial blogger in the world (out of more than 6,000 competing analysts), and has been ranked inside the Top 12 globally for more than a decade. His books include co-authoring, Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution, and The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse. Mr. Woods formerly worked with Investor's Business Daily founder William J. O'Neil, helping to author training courses in the CANSLIM stock-picking methodology. He is known in professional and personal circles as "The Renaissance Man," because his expertise includes such varied fields as composing and performing music, western horsemanship, combat marksmanship, martial arts, auto racing, and bodybuilding. Mr. Woods holds a BA in philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a former U.S. Army paratrooper. A self-described "radical for capitalism," he celebrates the virtue of making money from his Southern California horse ranch.

Carley Garner is an experienced futures and options broker with DeCarley Trading, a division of Zaner Financial Services, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her commodity market analysis is often referenced on Jim Cramer's Mad Money on CNBC and she is a regular guest on Bloomberg Television's Options Insight segment with Abigail Doolittle. Ms. Garner is a regular contributor to TheStreet.com and its Real Money Pro service and is also a regular on the speaking circuit at TradersEXPOs and MoneyShows throughout the country. She is also an award-winning commodity futures and options trading book author. In addition to Trading Commodity Options with Creativity, Ms. Garner has authored Higher Probability Commodity Trading, A Trader's First Book on Commodities (three editions), and others.

Jim Bianco is the president and macro strategist at Bianco Research, LLC. Since 1990, his commentaries have offered a unique perspective on financial markets and the global economy. Unencumbered by the biases of traditional Wall Street research, Mr. Bianco has built a decades-long reputation for objective, incisive commentary that challenges consensus thinking. For nearly 20 years at Bianco Research, his wide-ranging commentaries have addressed monetary policy, the intersection of markets and politics, the role of government in the economy, fund flows, and positioning in financial markets.

Harry Boxer is author of TheTechTrader.com, a real-time diary of his trading ideas and market analysis. He has more than 50 years of Wall Street investment and technical analysis experience, including eight years as chief technical analyst with three brokerage firms. Mr. Boxer was the winner of the 1995 and 1996 worldwide internet stock-market trading contest, The Technical Analysis Challenge.

Jim Bianco is the president and macro strategist at Bianco Research, LLC. Since 1990, his commentaries have offered a unique perspective on financial markets and the global economy. Unencumbered by the biases of traditional Wall Street research, Mr. Bianco has built a decades-long reputation for objective, incisive commentary that challenges consensus thinking. For nearly 20 years at Bianco Research, his wide-ranging commentaries have addressed monetary policy, the intersection of markets and politics, the role of government in the economy, fund flows, and positioning in financial markets.

Nancy Tengler is the chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Laffer Tengler Investments. She is responsible for active equity management research and portfolio management, as well as leading the firm. Ms. Tengler is a committed advocate of financial literacy for women as the leader of Laffer Tengler's Women & Wealth initiative, which encourages and informs women on how to take charge of their own financial and investment planning. The second edition of her book, The Women's Guide to Successful Investing, was published in September 2023. As one of the most dynamic women in the investment management industry today, she is a sought-after TV and print financial commentator on local and national media outlets. Prior to joining Laffer Tengler, Ms. Tengler had a distinguished investment management career in several senior leadership roles. Most recently, she served as chief investment officer at Heartland Financial where she was also a director of Arizona Bank & Trust. Ms. Tengler has also served as president, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Fremont Investment Advisors in San Francisco. Before that, she founded Global Alliance Value Investors. She also worked for UBS Asset Management as head of the Value Equities Group and with Spare, Tengler, Kaplan, and Bischel, Ltd., as president and senior portfolio manager.

Carley Garner is an experienced futures and options broker with DeCarley Trading, a division of Zaner Financial Services, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her commodity market analysis is often referenced on Jim Cramer's Mad Money on CNBC and she is a regular guest on Bloomberg Television's Options Insight segment with Abigail Doolittle. Ms. Garner is a regular contributor to TheStreet.com and its Real Money Pro service and is also a regular on the speaking circuit at TradersEXPOs and MoneyShows throughout the country. She is also an award-winning commodity futures and options trading book author. In addition to Trading Commodity Options with Creativity, Ms. Garner has authored Higher Probability Commodity Trading, A Trader's First Book on Commodities (three editions), and others.

Dr. Anas F. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, influencer, investor, and speaker with more than 1,000 papers, articles, and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions, and investors on various energy market issues. He focuses on the oil, gas, and energy markets outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy, employment, and technology in the oil and gas industry. He has extensive experience in market structure and modeling. Before his recent role as a managing partner at Energy Outlook Advisors LLC and editorial advisor of Attaqa, he was the former chief economist of NGP Energy Capital Management. He led the firm's macro-analysis of the oil, natural gas, and related markets as well as the overall economic environment. He was responsible for the short-term and long-term outlooks for oil, natural gas, NGLs, and LNG markets. Dr. Alhajji's articles appeared in numerous countries in more than 10 languages, and his work is cited in over 60 books. He has addressed numerous companies, institutions, and national and international organizations. He also serves on the board of several energy-related publications. He is a contributing editor for one of the industry's premier publications: World Oil. He is also the moderator of the industry's oldest virtual forum: Oil, Gas, & Energy Law (OGEL). Prior to joining NGP, Dr. Alhajji taught economics at the University of Oklahoma (1995 to 1997), the Colorado School of Mines (1997 to 2001), and Ohio Northern University (2001 to 2008), where he held the George Patton Chair of Business and Economics. Dr. Alhajji taught courses in economics, energy economics and policy, and energy geopolitics. Dr. Alhajji was educated in Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. He holds an M.A. in economics, and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Oklahoma, with a specialization in energy economics and policy. He received many awards including the Teaching Excellence Award and the Outstanding Mentor Award in addition to many prizes in woodworking.

Adam Butcher has 20 years of experience as a land broker, business owner, and investor. He managed projects on behalf of energy leaders such as Chesapeake Energy, Kimmeridge Energy, and over 40 industry players. Mr. Butcher's expertise in the land and legal aspects of the energy industry extends throughout the United States.

Jeff Walton is Chief Risk Officer at Strive and founder/CEO of Strive subsidiary True North, a peer group and podcast exploring Bitcoin treasury adoption, securitization, collateralized finance, and macro strategy. With more than a decade of experience in reinsurance and capital markets, he brings deep expertise in structured finance, capital management, risk transfer, and probabilistic risk analysis. Jeff regularly comments on Bitcoin, equity and fixed income markets, and the evolving intersection of digital assets, insurance markets, and financial risk. Jeff received his BA in Business and Economics from the University of Puget Sound.

Ben Werkman is the Chief Investment Officer at Strive. Prior to joining Strive, he served as Chief Investment Officer at Swan Bitcoin, where he first joined as a treasury strategy consultant in December 2024. A long-time Bitcoin advocate and entrepreneur, he has deep expertise in distressed credit, treasury strategy, strategic finance, capital raising, and both equity and derivatives trading. He has advised both public and private corporations on Bitcoin adoption and treasury implementation, helping executives articulate the long-term value proposition of integrating Bitcoin into their capital structures and driving shareholder value. He spent much of his earlier career as a Manager at KPMG where he focused on governance and corporate strategy.He received his BBA in Finance and Marketing from Grand Valley State University.

Matt Cole is the chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Strive, a leading provider of shareholder-focused investment solutions. Mr. Cole oversees Strive's investment philosophy, strategic positions, and product lineup. He is also the head portfolio manager for Strive's passive equity ETFs and actively managed fixed-income ETFs. Prior to Strive, he was a portfolio manager at CalPERS, where he oversaw more than $70 billion in actively managed fixed-income portfolios. During his 16 years at CalPERs, his portfolios were among the best performing in the investment industry and did not underperform their benchmark in any single year.

Michael Golembesky is a featured analyst at elliottwavetrader.net, where he hosts subscription services around analysis of forex and VXX. He began his trading journey as a SOES trader in the late 90's. In 2005, Mr. Golembesky began trading the forex markets at which time he was first introduced to Elliott Wave analysis. He also has an extensive background in real estate investing and finance, having spent close to 10 years working in this field.

Danielle Shay is a market analyst, trader, and the VP of options at Simpler Trading. She is an expert commentator on CNBC's Trading Nation, Fox News, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Cheddar, Stockcharts.com and more. Ms. Shay is also a contributing author in John Carter's 3rd edition of Mastering the Trade. Her focus is on trend-following and directional strategies via options trading, though she covers stocks and ETFs as well. As a former teacher, Ms. Shay's goal is to help traders grasp the basics that make trading simpler-no matter their skill level. Her motto is, "If I can do it, you can do it!."

Kevin Davitt is Nasdaq's head of index options content. In this role, he helps support the growth of Nasdaq 100® Index options (NDX/XND) by advocating for the informed use of equity derivatives. Since the late 90's, Mr. Davitt has been actively involved in the options business — originally as a market maker for a handful of well-known trading firms. He has also worked for a Chicago based fund of funds and prior to joining Nasdaq, he spent years as a senior instructor at The Options Institute (Cboe). As Nasdaq's representative on the Options Industry Council, Kevin helps to fuel the continued growth in listed equity and index options.

Brent Kochuba founded SpotGamma in 2020 to provide retail traders with an edge by unveiling how and when options are driving stocks and futures. SpotGamma models all US options flows to generate proprietary expert analysis and actionable indicators for our global trading community.

Andrew Aziz is a Canadian trader, investor, and official Forbes Council member. He ranked as one of Amazon Books' top 100 bestselling authors in the Business and Finance category for five consecutive years, from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Aziz's book on finance has been published in eight different languages. In 2016, he founded Bear Bull Traders, an online community of independent traders that offers learning tracks based on the strategies discussed in Mr. Aziz's bestselling books. The program guides members through every step of strategy development and the trading process. In 2021 and 2022, Investopedia and Business Insider ranked Mr. Aziz and Bear Bull Traders as the best online day trading course with the only community that has clinical psychologists and performance coaches on staff to help traders on that very critical aspect of trading.

Deron Wagner is a professional trader, former hedge fund manager, and founder of Morpheus Trading Group (MTG), America's first IEAC-accredited trading education firm. A former proprietary trader who trained professionals at major U.S. trading firms, Wagner has authored five books on trading published by Bloomberg Press, Wiley, and McGraw-Hill, including the Gold Medal–winning Trading ETFs: Gaining an Edge with Technical Analysis. Wagner has appeared on CNBC, ABC, and Yahoo! FinanceVision, and has been a featured speaker at MoneyShow conferences for over 20 years, including internationally at MoneyShow Shanghai. His swing trading newsletter, The Wagner Daily, has been in continuous publication since 2002. Through MTG, he has educated over 5,000 paid students. Known for his psychology-first approach to trading education, Wagner's core philosophy—"Trade What You See, Not What You Think"—emphasizes the behavioral discipline that separates consistently profitable traders from the rest. In 2024, MTG became the first trading education company worldwide to achieve IEAC accreditation. Wagner is currently expanding MTG's flagship TradeQuest certification program across the United States and Southeast Asia.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. He is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

Tim Plaehn is the lead research analyst for income and dividend investing at Investors Alley, a subsidiary of Magnifi Communities. He is the editor of The Dividend Hunter, Weekly Income Accelerator, and Monthly Dividend Multiplier. Mr. Plaehn was formerly in the US Air Force serving as an F-16 fighter pilot and instructor. Several times a year he offers live training courses on income investing, covered call trading, and portfolio management.

Harry Boxer is author of TheTechTrader.com, a real-time diary of his trading ideas and market analysis. He has more than 50 years of Wall Street investment and technical analysis experience, including eight years as chief technical analyst with three brokerage firms. Mr. Boxer was the winner of the 1995 and 1996 worldwide internet stock-market trading contest, The Technical Analysis Challenge.

Carley Garner is an experienced futures and options broker with DeCarley Trading, a division of Zaner Financial Services, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her commodity market analysis is often referenced on Jim Cramer's Mad Money on CNBC and she is a regular guest on Bloomberg Television's Options Insight segment with Abigail Doolittle. Ms. Garner is a regular contributor to TheStreet.com and its Real Money Pro service and is also a regular on the speaking circuit at TradersEXPOs and MoneyShows throughout the country. She is also an award-winning commodity futures and options trading book author. In addition to Trading Commodity Options with Creativity, Ms. Garner has authored Higher Probability Commodity Trading, A Trader's First Book on Commodities (three editions), and others.

John Netto is the Chief Legal Macro Strategist at Rareview Capital and the Founder and Managing Attorney of Unit of Risk Legal Advisors. He is the creator of the Juris-Macro Investment Framework. This methodology integrates regulatory regime dynamics, statutory interpretation, company-specific legal exposure, and juris-macro investment analysis into cross-asset macro investing. This framework extends the interdisciplinary work John has developed over a twenty-five-year career in global macro trading and risk architecture. Mr. Netto is also the author of The Global Macro Edge: Maximizing Return per Unit-of-Risk and is featured in Jack Schwager's Unknown Market Wizards: The Best Traders You've Never Heard Of, which profiles his career employing discretionary and algorithmic macro strategies. He created the Netto Number, the Risk Factor Compensation System, and the Protean Strategy—frameworks that have reshaped how professional investors quantify and reward risk-adjusted performance. His commentary on macro strategy, volatility, and market structure has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, Fox Business, Real Vision, and The Wall Street Journal, and he is a frequent speaker at investment conferences. Mr. Netto is a licensed attorney in the State of Nevada and earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from UNLV's Boyd School of Law, where he externed with the Nevada Supreme Court (Justice Kristina Pickering) and the Discovery Commission (Commissioner Adam Ganz). A former US Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, he brings military-grade precision to his legal and advisory work. His legal practice focuses on VA disability claims, transactional matters, trust and estate planning, and M&A strategy—areas that benefit from his integrated approach to law, finance, and risk assessment. John is currently completing his MBA at UNLV's Lee Business School, with coursework focused on data-driven decision-making in accounting, M&A, financial modeling, and entity taxation—all approached through an applied AI lens that integrates statistical modeling with legal and financial analysis.

J Mintzmyer, PhD, is a renowned shipping analyst and founder of Value Investor's Edge ("VIE"), an independent buy-side research platform. He is a frequent speaker at investment conferences, quoted regularly in trade journals, and hosts a popular podcast featuring shipping industry executives. The long-only shipping model portfolios hosted on VIE have delivered a 43% IRR over the past seven years (approximately 12 times cumulative), and Dr. Mintzmyer is the go-to expert for all shipping-related trading and investment topics. VIE also offers a high-yield income model that has outperformed the market by more than 15% annually over the past seven years, with an average yield of 7-8%.

Danielle Shay is a market analyst, trader, and the VP of options at Simpler Trading. She is an expert commentator on CNBC's Trading Nation, Fox News, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Cheddar, Stockcharts.com and more. Ms. Shay is also a contributing author in John Carter's 3rd edition of Mastering the Trade. Her focus is on trend-following and directional strategies via options trading, though she covers stocks and ETFs as well. As a former teacher, Ms. Shay's goal is to help traders grasp the basics that make trading simpler-no matter their skill level. Her motto is, "If I can do it, you can do it!."

Sam Ro is the founder and editor of TKer, the award-winning newsletter curating news, data, and insights on the markets and the economy for long-term investors. He previously wrote the Axios Markets newsletter. Before that, he was the managing editor at Yahoo Finance and the deputy editor of markets at Business Insider. He is a CFA charterholder.

Jim Fink is chief investment strategist for Seasonal Stock Alert, Options for Income, Velocity Trader, and Inner Circle. He has traded options for more than 30 years and generated personal profits, turning $50,000 into over $5 million. Hopelessly overeducated, Mr. Fink holds a bachelor's degree from Yale University, a master's degree from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, a law degree from Columbia University, and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. For good measure, he has been a member of the Illinois and DC bars. Before starting his services, Jim practiced telecommunications regulatory law for nine years until he realized that he made more money trading stock options than writing briefs. After attending business school, Mr. Fink switched gears to the investment realm full-time, working for a university endowment, a private wealth management firm, an insurance and financial planning company, and as a Senior Analyst for an online investment newsletter service that encourages the wearing of funny hats. A possible but unlikely descendant of legendary brawler and boatman Mike Fink, Jim defies his heritage, believing that investing success requires patience and analysis, not swashbuckling bravado. Besides his passion for analyzing and writing about stocks, Jim likes to hike in the desert Southwest, vacation in Las Vegas, play softball and tennis, and watch his son compete on the tennis court.

Jim Bianco is the president and macro strategist at Bianco Research, LLC. Since 1990, his commentaries have offered a unique perspective on financial markets and the global economy. Unencumbered by the biases of traditional Wall Street research, Mr. Bianco has built a decades-long reputation for objective, incisive commentary that challenges consensus thinking. For nearly 20 years at Bianco Research, his wide-ranging commentaries have addressed monetary policy, the intersection of markets and politics, the role of government in the economy, fund flows, and positioning in financial markets.

Dan Sauer is the president and CEO of Vertical Petroleum Industries (VPI) in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Currently, VPI partners with multiple operators, geologists, and field engineers to ensure the success of over 20 projects for more than seven years.

Charles Williams, a Dallas native and former engineer turned financier, built a national reputation as a visionary commercial real estate lender, developer, and podcast host—bridging technical precision with financial innovation to create transformative real estate and investment opportunities across communities.

Thor Young is a seasoned day trader, educator, and speaker with a unique background that bridges technology and financial markets. After more than a decade in the IT industry, specializing in server systems and integrations, Mr. Young was first introduced to trading while working as a server technician for an options trading platform. That early exposure ignited a passion that would later define his career. In 2018, inspired by a deeply personal motivation following his daughter's autism diagnosis, Thor transitioned to full-time day trading. He immersed himself in the craft, guided by the principles laid out in How to Day Trade for a Living. Today, he is a lead moderator at Bear Bull Traders, a senior futures trader at Peak Capital Trading, and a regular presenter for Bookmap™.

After 15+ years as a professional trader, TG Watkins has distilled his trading method into a few key setups. Along with his proprietary Moxie Indicator, TG has been a core trader at SimplerTrading.com since 2019. He has had many successes over the years, first by doubling accounts within a few months, then achieving over 600% in 2020, over 420% in 2025, and a 2,060% 30-day Options Trade on SOXL. His background as a pilot and a mechanical engineer has given him the tools to see the market, and teach, in a way that resonates with so many others.

Danielle Shay is a market analyst, trader, and the VP of options at Simpler Trading. She is an expert commentator on CNBC's Trading Nation, Fox News, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Cheddar, Stockcharts.com and more. Ms. Shay is also a contributing author in John Carter's 3rd edition of Mastering the Trade. Her focus is on trend-following and directional strategies via options trading, though she covers stocks and ETFs as well. As a former teacher, Ms. Shay's goal is to help traders grasp the basics that make trading simpler-no matter their skill level. Her motto is, "If I can do it, you can do it!."

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. He is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

John Netto is the Chief Legal Macro Strategist at Rareview Capital and the Founder and Managing Attorney of Unit of Risk Legal Advisors. He is the creator of the Juris-Macro Investment Framework. This methodology integrates regulatory regime dynamics, statutory interpretation, company-specific legal exposure, and juris-macro investment analysis into cross-asset macro investing. This framework extends the interdisciplinary work John has developed over a twenty-five-year career in global macro trading and risk architecture. Mr. Netto is also the author of The Global Macro Edge: Maximizing Return per Unit-of-Risk and is featured in Jack Schwager's Unknown Market Wizards: The Best Traders You've Never Heard Of, which profiles his career employing discretionary and algorithmic macro strategies. He created the Netto Number, the Risk Factor Compensation System, and the Protean Strategy—frameworks that have reshaped how professional investors quantify and reward risk-adjusted performance. His commentary on macro strategy, volatility, and market structure has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, Fox Business, Real Vision, and The Wall Street Journal, and he is a frequent speaker at investment conferences. Mr. Netto is a licensed attorney in the State of Nevada and earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from UNLV's Boyd School of Law, where he externed with the Nevada Supreme Court (Justice Kristina Pickering) and the Discovery Commission (Commissioner Adam Ganz). A former US Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, he brings military-grade precision to his legal and advisory work. His legal practice focuses on VA disability claims, transactional matters, trust and estate planning, and M&A strategy—areas that benefit from his integrated approach to law, finance, and risk assessment. John is currently completing his MBA at UNLV's Lee Business School, with coursework focused on data-driven decision-making in accounting, M&A, financial modeling, and entity taxation—all approached through an applied AI lens that integrates statistical modeling with legal and financial analysis.

Steve Hotovec has over 25 years of experience in brokerage, trading, and alternative investments. He is a pioneer in the arena of non-bank, non-debt solutions for homeowners. These products provide unprecedented capabilities for homeowners to access and manage their full wealth, not just a portion of it. Barastone is focused on providing homeowners with the education, tools, and resources to access and manage their largest asset intelligently.

Michael Golembesky is a featured analyst at elliottwavetrader.net, where he hosts subscription services around analysis of forex and VXX. He began his trading journey as a SOES trader in the late 90's. In 2005, Mr. Golembesky began trading the forex markets at which time he was first introduced to Elliott Wave analysis. He also has an extensive background in real estate investing and finance, having spent close to 10 years working in this field.

Carley Garner is an experienced futures and options broker with DeCarley Trading, a division of Zaner Financial Services, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her commodity market analysis is often referenced on Jim Cramer's Mad Money on CNBC and she is a regular guest on Bloomberg Television's Options Insight segment with Abigail Doolittle. Ms. Garner is a regular contributor to TheStreet.com and its Real Money Pro service and is also a regular on the speaking circuit at TradersEXPOs and MoneyShows throughout the country. She is also an award-winning commodity futures and options trading book author. In addition to Trading Commodity Options with Creativity, Ms. Garner has authored Higher Probability Commodity Trading, A Trader's First Book on Commodities (three editions), and others.

Jim Bianco is the president and macro strategist at Bianco Research, LLC. Since 1990, his commentaries have offered a unique perspective on financial markets and the global economy. Unencumbered by the biases of traditional Wall Street research, Mr. Bianco has built a decades-long reputation for objective, incisive commentary that challenges consensus thinking. For nearly 20 years at Bianco Research, his wide-ranging commentaries have addressed monetary policy, the intersection of markets and politics, the role of government in the economy, fund flows, and positioning in financial markets.

Danielle Shay is a market analyst, trader, and the VP of options at Simpler Trading. She is an expert commentator on CNBC's Trading Nation, Fox News, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Cheddar, Stockcharts.com and more. Ms. Shay is also a contributing author in John Carter's 3rd edition of Mastering the Trade. Her focus is on trend-following and directional strategies via options trading, though she covers stocks and ETFs as well. As a former teacher, Ms. Shay's goal is to help traders grasp the basics that make trading simpler-no matter their skill level. Her motto is, "If I can do it, you can do it!."