Discover how portfolio building has shifted from simple stock picking to sophisticated, factor-based strategies.
You hear it all the time: financial products are becoming more complex. Diversification has changed. Our approach to investing has changed. What does all this mean? In this course, we will explore how investment theory has changed over time from Markowitz to factor investing. Using examples and practical applications, we will talk about how our modern notions of portfolio building have developed throughout history.
The curriculum examines the historical triumphs, major market crashes, and pivotal milestones that have shaped global economies, offering a deep contextual look at market cycles, regulatory changes, and long-term economic shifts. Moving beyond historical analysis, the course shifts its focus to the horizon, exploring emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and potential economic catalysts poised to define the next generation of capital allocation. It is an engaging exploration of how the enduring lessons of financial history remain essential for navigating the ever-evolving investment landscape of tomorrow.
Who Should Attend:
CPAs who are involved with the investment functions of their companies, as well as financial advisors who manage client portfolios.
CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA
David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education in Richmond, VA. He is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Peters Financial LLC. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, including three years in the hedge fund industry and six years in insurance. David was the first Chief Financial Officer of Compare.com, where he served for more than three years. He holds four master’s degrees, contributes frequently to professional publications, and is a nationally recognized CPE instructor and discussion leader for Surgent seminars and a former instructor for Don Farmer. David received the AICPA Outstanding Facilitator Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024 as well as Surgent's Outstanding Discussion Leader awards in 2019 and 2022. He also co-authored the Virginia CPA Ethics course in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is a requirement for all CPAs licensed in Virginia. Through Peters Professional Education, David is the author and instructor for over 125 recorded on-demand CPE courses and leads private trainings, in-person tax seminars, and quarterly live tax update webinars. His areas of instruction include accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics, and he regularly teaches professionals across the United States.
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