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Our Editorial Team

Our Editorial Team

Lendstarts' team of writers:

Matthew Levy

Matt Levy

Matthew is a freelance financial copywriter with 10+ years in financial services. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with business and finance options and is a CFA Charterholder. He is from Vancouver, Canada, but writes from around the world.

Bob Phillips

Having spent over fifteen years helping people plan their lives financially, Bob has a vast knowledge of personal finance. During his career, Bob mastered many different financial products to help people achieve their financial goals, including life insurance, disability insurance, mutual funds, and stocks and bonds. He earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation and held numerous securities licenses. Bob is an internationally published poet and is now a freelance writer living in North Texas with his wife and Doberman puppy.

Andrew Omalley

Andrew is a freelance writer who has been crafting valuable pieces of content relating to personal finance for more than five years. Previously, he studied Economics & Finance at university and has professional qualifications for financial advice.

Angela Mae

Angela Mae is a personal finance writer specializing in loans, debt management, investing, retirement planning, and financial literacy. She comes from a journalistic background and pulls from hands-on experience and deep-dive research to breathe life into her stories. Her goal is to help others achieve financial stability and independence. When not writing, she can be found traveling, honing her yoga skills, hiking, or exploring new means of healthy, sustainable living.

David Cole

For over 17 years, Dave has been a business coach, teaching owners how to succeed in the digital economy. He is also an in-demand speaker for webinars and live events covering various business topics dealing with Internet marketing. Dave is also the author of a course on using LinkedIn to find your ideal prospects. He is an avid outdoor photographer and hiking enthusiast living in the desert southwest.

Moses Will

Moses Will is a pro in the world of finance and real estate. Having been in the field of writing for the last 12 years, he has all it takes to produce top-notch content. He is a guru in writing guides, articles, blog posts, product reviews, tech, and SEO. Apart from writing, he is also a finance tutor.

Steven Walters

Steve has been writing in the financial products space for over a decade, with interests ranging from personal loans to investing. He is also deeply into the blockchain space. In his free time, you can find him in the kitchen preparing delicious meals or outside hiking and biking.

Bradley Schnitzer

Bradley Schnitzer is a copywriter and content writer that helps businesses gain loyal customers through informative content pieces and persuasive copy. He is passionate about personal finance and helping budding freelancers further their careers. He spends his free time reading, hitting the gym, pursuing several intellectual interests, and drinking coffee.

Jackson Forelli

Jackson is a consultant for a large American Asset Manager, notable clients include Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. He also writes on financial topics, including bitcoin, personal finance, and portfolio construction. Avid skier during the cold New England winters.

Jeremy Ruden

Jeremy is a freelance writer and a 20-year veteran in the communications and content industry.

Sarah Pritzker

Sarah Pritzker loves researching – and then sharing – all the info she can get her hand on in the world of finance. Whether it’s comparing credit cards, contrasting life insurance policies, staking out investment opportunities, or investigating fraud, Sarah’s got her finger on the pulse of the finance moment.

Jayson Derrick

Jayson Derrick has been writing about all topics related to investment and personal finance since 2013. Prior to that, he was in charge of a news desk for a prop trading firm.

Jessica Cotzin

Jessica Cotzin is a writer and the Lendstart authority on small businesses and personal loans. She has been writing about personal finance and the loans industry for a number of years, and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Florida Atlantic University.

Myles Leva

Myles has been covering trends in personal finance for years. He writes for a number of financial blogs, columns, and fintech startups. With extensive knowledge of business financing and the financial challenges of business owners and individuals, Myles puts his skills to use by providing engaging and useful information.

Ryan Crawley

With years spent researching finance and loans as a journalist, Ryan is more than eager to share with others the secrets and tips he has learned over time. He is able to break down any financial topic so that the ordinary person can understand without needing a degree in finance or accounting. For the last decade, he has been teaching kids and adults how to make wise financial decisions in their lives.

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