Learn from Financial Modeling Experts
Our instructor-centered approach puts seasoned professionals at the heart of your learning experience. Work directly with analysts who've spent years refining complex models in real-world environments.
Meet Your Lead Instructors
These aren't just educators — they're practitioners who still work with the models they teach. Each brings a different perspective from their current roles in financial analysis and investment strategy.
Ezekiel Thornbridge
Senior Financial Analyst
Ezekiel spent eight years at institutional investment firms before joining our program in 2023. His specialty lies in building DCF models that actually work in volatile markets. He's particularly good at explaining why certain assumptions matter more than others — something you only learn through experience. Students appreciate his direct feedback and real examples from deals he's currently analyzing.
Caspian Westfield
Investment Strategy Director
Caspian brings a different angle to financial modeling — he focuses on how models influence actual investment decisions. After twelve years managing portfolios, he knows which modeling approaches investors trust and which ones they ignore. His sessions often include live reviews of student work, where he explains exactly how he'd present similar analysis to investment committees.
Teaching Through Real Application
We don't start with theory — we start with problems our instructors are actually solving. Each module begins with a real case study from their current work, then builds the technical skills you need to handle similar situations.
- Live model building sessions where you watch experts work
- Case studies from actual investment decisions and valuations
- Direct feedback on your models from practicing professionals
- Small group sessions focused on individual skill development
- Access to the same tools and datasets our instructors use daily
How Expert Mentorship Actually Works
This isn't about scheduled office hours or generic feedback. Our mentorship model connects you directly with professionals who can guide your specific development path based on where you want to go in financial analysis.
Initial Skills Assessment
Your assigned mentor reviews your background and current capabilities through hands-on exercises. They identify specific gaps and strengths, then create a personalized learning path that focuses on skills most relevant to your career goals.
Weekly Model Reviews
Every week, you submit work for detailed review by your mentor. This isn't automated feedback — they look at your reasoning, catch errors you might miss, and suggest improvements based on industry standards they use in their own work.
Live Problem Solving
Monthly one-on-one sessions where you work through challenging problems together. Your mentor demonstrates their thought process on complex modeling decisions and helps you develop intuition for what approaches work in different scenarios.
Portfolio Development
By program end, you've built several complete models under expert guidance. Your mentor helps you document these projects effectively and can speak to your capabilities with specific examples of your work.
Expert Guidance Beyond Graduation
Our instructor relationships don't end when the program does. Many graduates stay in touch with their mentors for career advice, technical questions, and professional references. When you learn from practitioners, you gain access to a network of professionals who understand your capabilities firsthand.