You have joined an incredible group of people.

We have 18 year old's fresh out of high school eager to start making money.

We have 20-40 year olds, some single, some married with kids, presented with all the challenges that life throws at us.

Some that are early in their earning years, some that are makin hay already.

We have absolute beginner investors, and some of the smartest financial minds that I know.

CFAs, MBAs, PEng, and Portfolio Managers/Investment Advisors with all the accreditations you can imagine. 

People that have net worth’s from zero to several millions of dollars, and a few in the hundreds of millions.

We have some that absolutely hate the stock market and entirely focus on real estate investing. Some that focus specifically on stocks and almost no real estate (except their principal residence). And we have folks that are steadfast entrepreneurs, preferring to allocate their capital in their own businesses. 

All this is to say, we have one helluva mix of curious and bright minds in this group. And it's awesome. 

Background on me:

I am 35 years old, married to a Venezuelan - Mj, who inspired this Journal, and we have a beautiful baby girl named Julia who is now 10 months old.

Professionally, I used to be a $700,000,000 Portfolio Manger, I’ve worked in the Equity Capital Markets, I’ve syndicated Real Estate partnerships and invested my own money and client capital across every major asset class there is.

But I quit the industry for 1 specific reason: Completely Unwarranted Complexity

Wall Street makes a killing by complicating the “investment business” - financial jargon, complex derivatives and product names even the best legal teams can’t wrap their heads around.

This is the biggest lie I’ve seen in the real world.

Like a car - I do not know where the parts come from or how the engine works - but it takes me from (A) → (B), and I love to drive.

Same thing with investing. Don’t get caught up in how the machine works, just know that it works, and it works really, really well.

And I will show you exactly how to debunk the lies, simplify the complex, and ultimately present a common sense style approach to managing your personal finances, mastering your emotions, and how to be a Great Investor for you and your family.

I like to keep it light, fun, and sometimes I rant and swear. As you can see I'm already droning on here...

Anyway, I'll sign this off now before I get into too much trouble.

PS you should have received a welcome email. If you don’t see Eddie Gudewill - The Goodwill Investing Journal in your inbox, check your spam, promotions, or junk folders.