Learn from Financial Experts Who've Been There
Our learning approach centers on real expertise from professionals who've navigated complex financial markets, built successful practices, and now dedicate their experience to teaching practical skills you can actually use.
Meet Your Lead Instructor
Matthias Kellner brings fifteen years of hands-on experience from investment banking and private wealth management. After spending a decade at major financial institutions, he discovered his passion lay in breaking down complex financial concepts for others. His teaching philosophy? Skip the theory-heavy textbook approach and focus on what actually works in practice.
"I remember sitting in university lectures thinking 'this sounds nothing like what happens in real trading floors,'" Matthias often tells his students. "That disconnect is exactly what we eliminate here. You'll learn the same frameworks I use with high-net-worth clients, just adapted for your situation."
Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe the best financial education comes from instructors who've made real decisions with real money. Our approach combines practical experience with structured learning that builds confidence alongside knowledge.
Case Study Immersion
Every session involves real scenarios our instructors faced in their careers. You'll work through the same decisions that shaped actual portfolios, complete with the messy complications textbooks usually skip.
Small Group Mentorship
Classes stay intentionally small so instructors can provide individual guidance. Think of it more like apprenticeship than lecture hall – you'll get direct feedback on your thinking process and approach to problems.
Progressive Complexity
We start with fundamentals that matter most and gradually introduce sophisticated concepts. By month three, you'll tackle scenarios that would have seemed impossible at the beginning, but will feel manageable because we've built your foundation properly.
Your Complete Teaching Team
Diana Worthington
Personal Financial Planning
Diana spent twelve years as a certified financial planner before transitioning to education. She specializes in helping people build realistic budgets and investment strategies that actually stick long-term.
Elena Vasquez
Corporate Finance & Analysis
Former senior analyst at KPMG, Elena brings deep expertise in financial modeling and corporate valuation. She has a gift for making complex spreadsheet analysis understandable and even enjoyable.