Dr. Sara Zervos Knutson
25+ years analyzing markets and managing portfolios across six continents. Led teams managing $23 billion. IMF and World Bank economist. Now helping RIAs, wealth managers, and individual investors translate global economics into strategic action.
Whether you're an RIA looking to strengthen client communications, an investment committee seeking macro perspective, or an individual wanting to truly understand your portfolio—I bring the same rigorous analysis I used managing billions, now tailored to your specific needs.
Client-Facing Thought Leadership
Elevate your client conversations with white-labeled market commentary, economic webinars, and speaking engagements—without building an in-house economics team.
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Get macro-driven scenario analysis, policy interpretation, and strategic economic context embedded directly into your investment process.
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Communicate portfolio risk and market dynamics more clearly and confidently—especially during periods of uncertainty.
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One-on-one consulting to build deeper understanding of markets, your portfolio, and economic forces shaping your financial future.
Starting at $300/hourMost economists live in theory. I've lived in the markets—managing over $23 billion across emerging and developed economies, advising governments at the IMF and World Bank, and navigating every major crisis since 1995. That's the perspective I bring to your questions.
After more than 25 years in institutional investment management and international economics, I now focus on what I love most: education and strategic thinking. As a fractional CFO, course instructor, and economic consultant, I help firms and individuals cut through market noise with the same analytical frameworks that guided billions in portfolio decisions.
Today, you'll find me:
My Substack newsletter tackles real questions about economics and markets with clarity and depth. Sophisticated analysis made accessible. It's where I explain what's actually happening in the economy and what it means for your portfolio.
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