Learn from Industry Veterans

Our financial analysis program puts you directly under the guidance of seasoned professionals who've spent decades in the field. This isn't about theoretical knowledge—it's about learning the real skills that matter from people who use them every day.

Meet Your Expert Instructors

Each instructor brings unique industry experience and a genuine passion for teaching the practical skills you need to succeed in financial analysis.

Dr. Cordelia Thorne, Senior Financial Strategist

Dr. Cordelia Thorne

Senior Financial Strategist

Cordelia spent 18 years climbing the ranks in investment banking before transitioning to education in 2023. She's worked on multi-billion dollar mergers and has a knack for breaking down complex financial concepts into digestible pieces. Her students appreciate her direct approach and real-world examples that make abstract concepts click.

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Marcus Blackwood, Quantitative Analysis Expert

Marcus Blackwood

Quantitative Analysis Expert

Marcus brings a data science background to financial analysis, having worked with major consulting firms developing risk models. He joined our team in early 2024 after realizing how much he enjoyed mentoring junior analysts. His strength lies in making statistical concepts accessible and showing how data tells the story behind the numbers.

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How Expert Teaching Actually Works

We've structured our approach around the way experienced professionals actually develop expertise—through guided practice, real problem-solving, and gradual independence.

  1. 1

    Foundation with Context

    Your instructors share not just the "how" but the "why behind the how"—the reasoning that comes from years of practical application.

  2. 2

    Guided Problem Solving

    Work through real scenarios alongside your instructor, learning to think through problems the way experienced analysts do.

  3. 3

    Independent Application

    Tackle projects on your own while your instructor provides feedback and helps you develop your analytical judgment.

Personal Guidance That Makes the Difference

The real value comes from having experienced professionals available to answer your questions, review your work, and help you develop the critical thinking skills that separate good analysts from great ones.

  • Regular one-on-one sessions to discuss your progress and address specific challenges

  • Detailed feedback on your analysis projects from professionals who do this work daily

  • Access to real industry examples and case studies from your instructors' experience

  • Ongoing support as you build confidence in your analytical judgment

Dr. Cordelia Thorne

Dr. Cordelia Thorne

Program Director

Marcus Blackwood

Marcus Blackwood

Lead Quantitative Instructor