Finances are one of the most important facets of our lives. Early on, I learned that I needed a certain level of sophistication in my personal finances if I was going to achieve my financial goals. From a journey to learn what I needed to do for my personal goals, it became the path to my career in finance. I pivoted from an education in technology and graduated with a BS in Finance from Bridgewater State University. Immediately after, I kickstarted my investments and assets management career as a Portfolio Manager at Wachovia Bank. I established myself as an inspiring professional with experience in sourcing, evaluating, and managing private equity, buyout, venture capital, private real