Helen Barklam is Editor of Investment Guide. Helen is a journalist and writer with more than 25 years experience. Helen has worked in a wide range of different sectors, including health and wellness, sport, digital marketing, home design and finance. Helen aims to ensure our community have a wealth of quality content to read and enjoy.891 Articles

James Martinez has been a licensed real estate agent and investor for over 10 years. He has a diverse background in corporate finance and project management, and has worked for Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses. James is a seasoned expert in real estate wealth building and provides advisory services on topics such as retirement planning, home buying, consumer debt management, credit repair, and mortgage funding programs, including HUD/FHA, VA, and USDA with down payment assistance and tax savings. He has a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals through smart real estate investment strategies. James is also a Certified Financial Planner and has taught courses on accounting and finance at several universities, including the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. He is a highly respected member of the Investment Guide team, and we are proud to have him as one of our contributors.120 Articles

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Sofia Chavez is a FinTech and blockchain entrepreneur with over a decade of experience launching companies. She has taught courses in FinTech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, entrepreneurship, and innovation at major universities like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. Sofia has also held management roles at JPMorgan and Blackstone. As the founder and CEO of FinTech Solutions, Sofia provides consulting services to governments, financial institutions, regulators, and startups. Sofia has trained over 30,000 students in her academic career and is a regular speaker at conferences around the world.100 Articles

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Harper Cole is an experienced financial professional with more than 9 years working with financial planning, derivatives, equities, fixed income, project management, and analytics. Highlights from his career in the securities industry include implementing firm-wide technology migrations, conducting education for financial planners, becoming a subject matter expert on regulatory changes, and trading a variety of derivatives. Chartered Leadership Fellow at the American College of Financial Services, he coached and supervised financial planners on making suitable recommendations of complex financial products.90 Articles

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Benjamin Lee is an experienced independent insurance broker, licensed in Life, Health, Property & Casualty insurance. He has been serving clients for over 15 years, providing comprehensive insurance solutions that help them prepare for the unexpected. Benjamin has a background in accounting and finance, which has helped him to develop a deep understanding of the financial needs of his clients. He is passionate about financial education and is committed to helping his clients achieve their financial goals through smart insurance planning. Although Benjamin primarily services the New York area, he is licensed in several other states and has clients all over the country. He specializes in life insurance, business insurance, and home insurance, and is dedicated to providing his clients with the information they need to make informed decisions about their insurance coverage. Benjamin is a valuable member of the Investment Guide team, and we are proud to have him as one of our contributors.80 Articles

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For over two decades, Sam Allcock has been a leading force in the digital world, enhancing the online presence of renowned brands like Red Bull, Nokia, and Liverpool FC. Sam will be using his online marketing skills to ensure the finance and investment stories submitted by our clients will be seen far and wide.11 Articles