Ben Carlson, CFA

Ben Carlson, CFA, is the director of institutional management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, which oversees more than $5 billion in assets, New York City. He is author of four books including A Wealth of Common Sense: Why Simplicity Trumps Complexity in Any Investment Plan. Ritholtzwealth.com

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Counterintuitive Stock Market Wisdom

Ben Carlson, CFA | February 18, 2025

Remember the episode of the TV sitcom Seinfeld when perpetual failure George Costanza realized his life would turn around if he would act counter to his own...

Best Financial Books Now

Ben Carlson, CFA | October 16, 2024

Buying and selling stocks is a costly way to learn about investing. Better way: Gain wisdom from investors who have lived through bull and bear...