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 and CNBC through 2016, plus appearances on 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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