Mike Zaccardi
Mike Zaccardi is a CFA® charterholder and Chartered Market Technician® with a passion for transforming complex financial concepts into compelling, easy-to-digest content. As a freelance writer specializing in investments, markets, and retirement planning, he helps financial advisors and investment firms communicate insights clearly and effectively.
His expertise spans:
✔ Investment Research – Analyzing stock market trends, ETFs, and economic data
✔ Financial Storytelling – Crafting engaging narratives from technical market insights
✔ Thought Leadership – Contributing to top-tier outlets like MSNMoney, Yahoo Finance, and Seeking Alpha
✔ Education – Teaching finance at the University of North Florida
With a strong foundation in both financial analysis (CFA, CMT) and financial planning (CFP® coursework), Mike bridges the gap between data-driven investing and client-focused communication.
Expertise
Education
Experienced writer, teacher, trader, and analyst. Previous work includes energy trading & portfolio management, risk management, brokerage.
– MBA, University of North Florida
– BBA, Financial Planning & Investment Finance
– CFA Charterholder, CMT Charterholder
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