The two hosts of The Compound and Friends podcast are more than regular finance advisors. They are finance gurus. First, there is Josh Brown, who is more familiar by his nickname "Downtown." Brown cofounded and is the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management in New York. The investment advisory firm is in charge of over $2 billion in client portfolios. But that's far from being his only accomplishment.
Downtown also wrote three books about finance, including How I Invest My Money. In 2008, he started his blog, The Reformed Broker. His goal was to explain investing in the easiest way possible to people who know nothing about it. The method he chose was satire, anecdotes, and pop culture references. This way, he was able to make the information relatable. Nowadays, that blog is one of the leading sources in the finance market. On top of that, Downtown also shares his knowledge on CNBC's The Halftime Report.
But he is not the only star of The Compound and Friends. His cohost, Michael Batnick, has been a managing partner at Ritholtz for the past ten years. Batnick joined after being a longtime fan of Downtown and bumping into him at a train station. During his career, finance publications from Bloomberg to Fortune featured Batnick. He is also the author of Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments.
Together, The Compound and Friends podcast hosts make a winning team when it comes to financial advice. Much like in Brown's blog, they make the information accessible to everyone. Listeners may be starting their investment journey or have a multimillion-dollar hedge fund. The hosts treat everyone as equals and are happy to share their insights and predictions. Along with other experts, they talk about anything from crypto to recessions. But they always remember to keep things light and entertaining as well. However, fans of the show should talk to a real-life financial advisor before making any money decisions.
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