Author: Laura M. Bennett - Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Professional Designation: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Experience: 28 years | Location: New York, United States Primary Expertise: Capital Markets, Portfolio Strategy, Macroeconomic Analysis Education: BA Economics, University of Michigan (1995); MBA Finance, Columbia Business School (1998) Career Overview: Michael R. Thompson is a veteran capital markets strategist with nearly three decades of experience navigating global financial markets across multiple economic cycles. He began his career in the late 1990s during the technology boom, gaining early exposure to speculative market behavior, valuation excesses, and systemic risk. Professional Experience & Impact: Over his career, Michael has managed and advised institutional portfolios exceeding $4.5 billion in cumulative assets, including pension funds, endowments, insurance portfolios, and ultra-high-net-worth private clients. Specialized Focus & Methodology: He applies a valuation-first investment discipline, combining macroeconomic regime analysis with risk-adjusted portfolio construction and behavioral finance principles. Thought Leadership & Contributions: Michael’s insights have been cited in institutional strategy briefings and investment committee materials. He has mentored CFA candidates and junior analysts throughout his career. Role at Finance Authority Hub: Senior Markets & Investment Strategy Contributor, overseeing equities, asset allocation, and macroeconomic research content. Professional Affiliations: CFA Institute; New York Society of Security Analysts Languages: English Areas of Expertise: • Equity valuation • Macroeconomic cycles • Portfolio diversification • Inflation risk • Long-term investing