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Smart, Effective Tutor. MBA, 25+ Years in Wealth Mgmt w/ Startup Exp.
Ken C.

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I have helped many students pass the FINRA exams - and I'm very affordable. I live in Connecticut and I am now retired after 25+ years as a financial services industry professional. I have a BS in Management, Minor in Accounting from Providence College and my MBA from Northeastern University in Boston.

My teaching style focuses on understanding your background, previous studies in finance, professional goals and how you learn. For FINRA exam prep I target the units that are the most...

I have helped many students pass the FINRA exams - and I'm very affordable. I live in Connecticut and I am now retired after 25+ years as a financial services industry professional. I have a BS in Management, Minor in Accounting from Providence College and my MBA from Northeastern University in Boston.

My teaching style focuses on understanding your background, previous studies in finance, professional goals and how you learn. For FINRA exam prep I target the units that are the most challenging and understanding the fundamentals of a topic, how it relates to real-world practices, including capital markets and portfolio management. I am energetic and enjoy seeing students succeed and achieve their professional goals.

I held the FINRA Series 7, 6, 24, 65 and 4 in management roles with broker/dealers (Fidelity, DE Shaw/FarSight Financial) and wealth managers (Athena Capital, Windrose Advisors). I managed broker/dealer & RIA operations, trading, compliance and client services. I have an excellent understanding of investments across all asset classes, including hedge funds, PE/VC and other alternative investments.

I also work with HS students on their college essays & supplemental questions and young adults develop their securities industry and wealth management careers.

My professional background includes seven years at Fidelity Investments, two years at the DE Shaw Group, six years at Athena Capital Advisors, and eight years at Windrose Advisors. I have worked in broker/dealer operations, RIA operations, investment sales, trading and I have been part of investment firm startups and Fintech startups including Arrakis for JP Morgan, FarSight Financial for DE Shaw & Co. I more recently a Real Estate agent for 2 years with Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D'Ostilio in Southeastern CT. I now manage homes on Airbnb for myself and a small number of clients.

I have worked with young adults on college applications for years, and I have helped college grads with their career dev including resumes.

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Education

Providence College
Business Management
Northeastern University
MBA

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  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: Minimum 1 hour sessions, with discounts for 3+ sessions
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/1/2025

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Business

Business

I have a degree in Business Management from Providence College, and my MBA at Northeastern University. I have 20 years of business operations and management experience with large firms such as Fidelity Investments, and spent 10 years of my career with startup ventures with JP Morgan, DE Shaw, Athena Capital Advisors LLC and Curian Capital LLC. I am currently acting CFO with AutoFlex / Clean Cities in Baltimore, a firm launching car sharing services using alternative-fueled vehicles, including electric cars.
Career Development

Career Development

I have extensive experience working with professionals and college seniors with career development, resumes, networking, and the job interview process. I focus on those interested in pursuing a career in Financial Services, leveraging my experience in advisory services, investment management, investment technology and brokerage operations. I have 15+ years' experience within investment firms, recruiting, training and developing young professionals, helping them to define their personal and professional objectives and achieve their goals. I also have 3 years of experience consulting with individuals and entrepreneurs with career development issues, examining their goals and interests, developing resumes or business plans.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have 4+ years experience working with high school students on the college application process, including resume development, financial aid, essay writing and choosing schools. I have extensive business and academic writing skills - from 20+ years in the wealth management industry and from the Northeastern MBA program. I helped my five children with their personal stmts, apps and searches also. Schools attended include St Lawrence, Durham Univ (UK), UNH and George Mason. And have volunteered with 826 Boston and Big Brothers HS mentoring programs to help inner city students with their college essay writing. I am familiar with admissions requirements and the best evaluation methods for NE schools, national schools MBA programs and UK-based universities.
Financial Accounting

Financial Accounting

I have experience with tutoring in all financial accounting, corporate finance and investment accounting concepts - both in theory and in real-life applications. Finance and accounting courses were taken both at the undergrad (Providence College) and graduate school levels (Northeastern).
Series 6

Series 6

I worked in different management roles in securities/inv operations for Fidelity Brokerage Services (B/D), DE ShawFarSight Financial Services (B/D), Athena Capital Advisors (RIA) and Windrose Advisors (RIA) over a 25 year period. I held the Series 7, 6, 63, 65, 25 and 4 licenses during my career. And I have tutored many exam candidates successfully - both on Wyzant and professionally during my investment career.
Series 63

Series 63

I am a licensed FINRA Series 65 for 15 years. 25 years in the Investment operations world with Fidelity, DE Shaw, Athena Capital Advisors and Windrose Advisors. Previously also held the Series 7, 24 (General Securities Principal) and 4 (Options Principal securities licenses).
Series 65

Series 65

I held the Series 65 license for over 15 years in my management roles at Athena Capital Advisors and Windrose Advisors. I have successfully tutored many candidates for the Series 7 and 65 exams both on Wyzant and professionally during my career.
Series 66

Series 66

I held the Series 65, 63 (66 covers the 65 and 63 now), 7, 24, and 4 during my 25 years in management roles in the investment industry with Fidelity, JP Morgan, and two multi-family offices. I have tutored for the FINRA exams, including recent work with two 65 candidates and finished working with a 66 candidate recently who I spent weeks preparing and passing the Series 7, and then passing the 66.
Series 7

Series 7

I have been tutoring the Series 7 for over three years. I have extensive brokerage and investment advisory operations, sales and management experience. I was FINRA Series 65 licensed, as well as being previously Series 7, 24 (General Securities Principal), and 4 (Options Principal) licensed. I worked in B/D operations and RIA operations, and have managed securities trading for different firms. My approach is to concentrate on concepts the student needs the most help with, discuss real-life examples of concepts and use multiple learning resources other than the study manual to ensure success.
SIE Exam (Securities)

SIE Exam (Securities)

I am an experienced tutor for candidates of the Series 65, 7 and SIE exams both on Wyzant and direct work through referrals. I worked for Broker Dealers and RIA's during my 25 year career in trading, operations, client service and wealth management across all asset classes.
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Down to Earth and personable

I failed the first attempt of my SIE. Ken helped me narrow down my problem areas and set me straight on topics that I scored low on my exam. Ken leveled with me and was not hyper serious, which helps a lot when talking out seemingly easy things.

Justin, 2 lessons with Ken

Great Teacher!

He really helped me analyze different questions and underwear what was being asked me. He gave me tips on how to remember certain things.

Angie, 4 lessons with Ken
Tutor responded:

I helped Angie prepare for the Series 7 recently. And I believe she meant to say "...and understood what was being asked..."

A good first meeting

Ken and I mapped out a basic framework for my studies over the next 3 months and I now have a place to start. He shared some good resources and was able to explain something to me that I've been struggling with for several weeks.

David, 1 lesson with Ken