Client Testimonials

What participants say about learning with Cairn Economic Advisors

The best measure of value is what participants take away. Here's what people from a range of backgrounds — from first-time learners to seasoned investors — have said about learning with us.

"I learned more here in a short period of time than I did in my economics classes in college."

— Jim Farmer

Ex-CBOT trader, real estate investor

"This course was so eye opening for me! In the past, when my financial advisor suggested something I would just say 'you know best, you're the expert.' During the course, I had an appointment with her and this time I was able to ask more pointed questions and make my own suggestions. I felt so much more empowered. Sara has a wealth of knowledge and she makes it accessible to people of varied financial understanding. Great for a newbie or an experienced veteran."

— Shawn Gutowski

Newer investor

"Great introductory course for those curious about the markets and wanting to improve their understanding of market dynamics."

— Bill Pollak

Retired executive

"The course was a valuable opportunity to revisit core investment concepts and view them through the lens of current, real-world market events. It provided a clear, holistic perspective on the investment landscape and strengthened my understanding of how different opportunities fit within a broader portfolio strategy, their interrelatedness, and how to apply to my own investment strategy with immediate effect."

— Stefan

Experienced investor

"This course meets you exactly where you are, whether you're a novice or an experienced investor. I gained a much deeper understanding of global market health and left with a balanced framework to guide my own investments. [Sara is a] true expert whose personal insights make complex market concepts incredibly accessible."

— Amanda

Former tech executive, angel investor

"I knew almost nothing about Capital Markets before I attended this series. I was quite intimidated to join, but am so happy that I did. Just being immersed in the conversation for so many hours has helped me tremendously, to pick up and better understand jargon, trends, issues and perspectives. I've noticed I do have more context now, and it's much easier for me to listen, learn and discern financial news and personal conversations."

— Anonymous

New to capital markets

"The series gave me a baseline understanding that allowed me to feel comfortable talking about financial matters as well as springboard for learning more."

— Lisa Kistner

Building from the basics

"For someone who has been invested a long time and works in private equity I was concerned how much value I could get from this course. It greatly exceeded my expectations. I feel like I have a much deeper understanding across all investment types than I did going in."

— Joseph

Works in private equity

Professional Recognition

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Media Appearances

Regular economic commentary on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, CNN

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Published In

The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Forbes, HuffPost, American Economic Review, Financial Times

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Professional Affiliations

  • International Monetary Fund
  • Federal Reserve FX Committee
  • UBS Research Advisory Council
  • EMTA Board Member
  • Techstars Mentor

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. Economics, University of Rochester

M.A. Economics, University of Rochester

B.A. Economics with Honors, Arizona State University

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