Michael Edesess, PhD
Partner, Chief Investment Officer
Michael is an accomplished mathematician, economist, investment professional and author.
After 30 years in the financial services industry, Michael scandalized the investment world in 2007 by writing The Big Investment Lie — a book which shatters many myths about the major firms and provides individuals with a clear path to financial independence.
Michael has shared his message with millions through television appearances on NBC, PBS, CNBC magazine articles, a newspaper column, his blog and regular speaking engagements. He has recently been quoted as an industry expert in: The Economist, Forbes, Business Week Online, Better Investing, Fund Strategy Magazine and Advisor Perspectives Newsletter.
Because sharing his knowledge has always been essential to Michael, he has been teaching and presenting for more than 30 years. He has taught at Northwestern University, The University of Illinois, The University of Denver and The Colorado School of Mines. In addition, he was a co-founder and Chief Economist of Lockwood Financial Group (purchased in 2002 by The Bank of New York) and has chaired the board of directors of three leading energy, environmental and third world developmental nonprofit organizations.
Michael is a graduate of MIT and holds a PhD in mathematics from Northwestern University.