A proper understanding of basic financial concepts is critical to thriving in modern day life. We live in a financially interconnected society that demands an understanding of the assets we may acquire through our hard work, as well as the liabilities we may assume by our consumer desires. Our current financial system can easily provide us with the ability to live beyond our means, via credit, but at great peril to those who do not understand its consequences.
Learning about investing at an early age can transform a students life and their families. When we take time to connect the dot’s between our spending and the public companies in which we freely spend our money can reveal amazing investment opportunities. These iconic companies have provided the opportunity for anyone to dramatically compound their wealth and provide for financial freedom. The early students learn these skills the more years of compounding ahead in their future.
This camp is intended to open our students eyes to the world of opportunities both in the investment markets and the careers it provides.
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The Finance Camp was created to provide teens in the Roaring Fork Valley with a direct, hands-on learning experience with seasoned financial professionals. We will be teaching investment skills using real funds deposited into our students’ accounts after they earned their spot in camp by performing an equivalent value community service activity.
The camp is my way of sharing the immensely valuable mentorship lessons I received early, often, and continued throughout my career from several Wall Street legends. I hope to inspire and offer my guidance to new generation of young investors who may follow their own dreams.