Services

Institutional-Quality Economic Insight, Tailored to Your Needs

I work with investment firms and individuals in an educational and strategic-thinking capacity, helping them better understand the economy, markets, and portfolio risk. Engagements are designed to bring institutional-quality economic insight into client conversations, internal decision-making, and individual learning—without providing specific investment recommendations or asset management.

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Client-Facing Thought Leadership

Elevate Your Client Communications

For: Independent RIAs and wealth management firms that want to strengthen how they communicate with clients and prospects.

What's Included:

  • White-Labeled Market Commentary - Bi-weekly or monthly newsletters customized to your brand
  • Client-Facing Economic Whitepapers - Deep-dive analysis on specific topics with your branding
  • Co-Hosted Webinars and Client Calls - Join your client webinars to provide economic context
  • Speaking Engagements - Present at your client events, conferences, or retreats
  • Prospect-Facing Educational Presentations - Help win new business with sophisticated insights

Value Delivered:

  • Client Retention: Provide valuable insights that keep clients engaged
  • Prospect Conversion: Stand out from competitors with institutional-quality analysis
  • Brand Differentiation: Position your firm as thoughtful and sophisticated
  • Time Savings: Get expert content without building internal capabilities

Pricing: Custom based on scope and frequency. Typically structured as monthly retainer for ongoing content or project-based pricing for specific events and whitepapers.

Discuss Your Needs

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Investment Committee & Internal Strategy Support

Fractional Chief Economist for Your Investment Process

For: Firms that want deeper macro and cross-asset perspective embedded in their investment decision-making process.

What's Included:

  • Investment Committee Participation - Join quarterly or ad-hoc meetings
  • Macro-Driven Scenario Analysis - Model different economic scenarios and portfolio implications
  • Portfolio Risk Interpretation - Translate positions into economic exposures
  • Customized Research - Answer specific economic, policy, or market questions
  • One-on-One Strategy Consultations - Direct access for CIOs and portfolio managers

Value Delivered:

  • Better Decisions: Economic context improves investment outcomes
  • Risk Management: Understand macro risks before they impact portfolios
  • Confidence: Make decisions based on rigorous analysis
  • Flexibility: Get senior-level expertise without full-time commitment

Important Note: This work focuses on economic context, risk framing, and scenario thinking to support your internal decision-making—not on security selection or portfolio construction.

Pricing: Custom pricing based on meeting frequency and scope. Typical structures include quarterly retainers for IC participation plus research support, or project-based for specific analysis.

Discuss Investment Committee Support

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Portfolio Interpretation & Advisor Enablement

Communicate With Clarity and Confidence

For: Advisors who want to explain portfolio dynamics and market developments more effectively to their clients—especially during periods of uncertainty or market stress.

What's Included:

  • Portfolio Exposure Interpretation - Translate portfolio positions into macroeconomic terms
  • Client Communication Frameworks - Develop clear narratives around portfolio structure
  • Discussion Guides for Client Meetings - Prepare for reviews with economic context
  • Preparation for Difficult Conversations - Navigate market downturns with confidence
  • Advisor Education Sessions - Group training on economic topics

Value Delivered:

  • Stronger Relationships: Clients trust advisors who can explain what's happening
  • Reduced Anxiety: Confidence in communication reduces advisor stress
  • Client Retention: Better communication keeps clients invested during volatility
  • Professional Growth: Improve economic understanding and communication skills

Pricing: Group training sessions priced based on team size; individual advisor support hourly or project-based; ongoing enablement programs as monthly retainer.

Improve Your Client Communication

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Individual Education & Private Consulting

Institutional-Quality Insight for Your Personal Portfolio

For: Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the economy, markets, and their personal portfolio risk. Many clients come through my courses, speaking engagements, or referrals.

What's Included:

  • Private Educational Consulting Sessions - Typically 1-2 hours per session
  • Economic and Market Education - Understand Fed policy, inflation, interest rates, geopolitics
  • Portfolio Interpretation - Review your portfolio through an economic lens
  • Risk and Decision-Making Coaching - Navigate major financial decisions with confidence

What This Is NOT:

This is educational consulting, not investment advice or portfolio management. I don't tell you what to buy or sell. I help you understand the economic environment and your portfolio so you can make better decisions yourself (or work more effectively with your existing advisor).

Value Delivered:

  • Clarity: Finally understand what's happening in markets
  • Confidence: Make decisions based on understanding, not fear or hype
  • Independence: Build frameworks you can use on your own
  • Access: Get institutional-quality analysis typically available only to large investors

Pricing

$300 per hour (2-hour minimum for initial session)

Sessions typically conducted via video conference. In-person meetings in the Boulder area can be arranged.

Typical Engagement: Most individual clients start with a 2-hour session to address immediate questions and build understanding. Some continue with periodic check-ins (quarterly or when markets get interesting). Others prefer a one-time deep dive.

Schedule an Individual Consultation

How Engagements Work

1. Initial Conversation

We begin with a brief introductory call (15-30 minutes) to understand your goals, audience, and context.

No charge for this initial conversation.

2. Scope & Structure

Based on our conversation, I'll propose an engagement structure: ongoing retainers, project-based work, or one-off sessions.

3. Agreement

We formalize scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and fees. Everything is discussed and agreed upon in advance—no surprises.

4. Delivery

Work is delivered through written content, live meetings, webinars, or one-on-one consulting. Client-facing materials can be white-labeled.

5. Ongoing Collaboration

Many engagements evolve over time as needs change. We adjust scope as your requirements develop.

Investment & Fee Structure

Individual Education & Consulting

$300 per hour (2-hour minimum)

  • Private educational sessions
  • Portfolio interpretation
  • Economic education
  • Decision-making frameworks

Firm Engagements

Custom pricing based on scope and complexity

Typical ranges:

  • Monthly retainers: $2,500 - $10,000+ per month (for ongoing thought leadership, committee participation, or advisory support)
  • Project-based work: $3,000 - $15,000+ (for whitepapers, speaking engagements, specific research projects)
  • Advisor enablement programs: Custom pricing based on team size and frequency

What Determines Pricing

  • Frequency and time commitment
  • Complexity and depth of analysis required
  • Deliverable type (written, presentations, meetings)
  • Client-facing vs. internal use
  • Customization and white-labeling requirements
  • Team size (for training programs)

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Clear agreements always.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're an RIA looking to differentiate your client communications, an investment committee seeking macro perspective, or an individual wanting to understand your portfolio better—the first step is simple.

What to expect: 15-30 minute conversation (no charge) | Discuss your goals and challenges | Explore how I can help | Get a proposed scope and pricing | No pressure, no obligation