Learn from Financial Experts Who've Been There
Our personal finance program connects you directly with seasoned professionals who bring decades of real-world experience into every lesson. This isn't just theory—it's practical wisdom from people who've navigated market cycles, built successful practices, and helped thousands of individuals achieve financial clarity.
Meet Your Financial Mentors
These aren't just instructors reading from textbooks. Each brings a unique background in different areas of finance, from investment management to behavioral economics. What they share is a passion for breaking down complex concepts into understandable, actionable steps.
Ezekiel Thornbury
Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
After spending fifteen years managing portfolios for high-net-worth clients, Ezekiel discovered his real calling was teaching everyday people how to build wealth systematically. His approach focuses on understanding market psychology and developing patience—two skills he learned the hard way during the 2008 financial crisis.
Cordelia Blackwood
Behavioral Finance & Budgeting Psychology
Cordelia combines her background in psychology with financial planning expertise to help people understand why they make certain money decisions. She's particularly skilled at helping students identify and overcome the emotional barriers that often derail financial goals, drawing from her research in cognitive biases and decision-making patterns.
How Real Learning Happens
We've moved beyond lectures and worksheets. Our teaching philosophy centers on experiential learning where you work with actual scenarios, make real decisions, and get immediate feedback from mentors who've faced similar challenges.
Case-Based Learning
Every concept is taught through real situations our mentors have encountered. You'll analyze actual budgets, review investment decisions, and understand how financial principles play out in practice.
Socratic Discussion
Rather than passive listening, our sessions involve guided conversations where you discover insights through questions and dialogue. This approach helps concepts stick better than traditional teaching methods.
Iterative Practice
You'll work on the same types of decisions repeatedly, each time with more complexity and nuance. This builds both confidence and competence in financial decision-making.
Your Learning Journey
Foundation
Understanding your current financial picture and identifying personal patterns and biases
Strategy
Building personalized approaches for budgeting, saving, and basic investment principles
Application
Implementing strategies with mentor guidance and adjusting based on real results
Mastery
Developing independent decision-making skills and long-term financial planning capability