From Golden Nuggets to Financial Empowerment: My Journey in the Markets
Hi, I’m Chad
Picture this: A wide-eyed 5th grader, newspaper in hand, scanning the stock pages. That was me, participating in my teacher’s stock-picking contest.
My choice? Golden Nugget. Why? I simply liked the name. Little did I know, this moment would plant the seed for a lifelong passion.
Then on a family trip to New York City. As I stood on Wall Street, the electric atmosphere of the stock exchange coursed through me. The world of finance had me hooked.
Seeking wisdom, I turned to my grandfather – a man who worked three jobs to support his family. His dedication to building wealth through careful stock selection and dividend reinvestment became my first real lesson in investing.
As I embarked on my career in medical device sales, I knew one thing for certain: mastering the “money game” was crucial to achieving the future I envisioned. It’s just one big puzzle, trying to figure out where the pieces go. This realization ignited a fire within me to dive deeper into the world of investing.
I immersed myself in every aspect of financial education I could find. From attending events to devouring books and courses, I expanded my knowledge by participating in all asset classes – owning stocks, and trading bonds, options, futures, forex, and commodities.
But my financial education didn’t stop there. I was fortunate to be surrounded by a network of experienced professionals who further shaped my understanding of the markets:
- My godfather, a seasoned financial advisor, offered invaluable insights into long-term wealth management strategies.
- Friends in the financial industry, including a bond trader and an energy trader, gave me firsthand exposure to the intricacies of specific market sectors.
- Other financial advisor friends provided diverse perspectives on portfolio management and client relations.
These influences laid a strong foundation for my financial journey.
Of course this journey wasn’t without its challenges. Like any protagonist worth their salt, I faced setbacks. Yes, I lost money – it’s an expected part of the learning process. While painful, these losses became catalysts, pushing me to refine my skills and discover strategies that resonated with my personal investing style.
Then, I started working with Language Models (LLMs) in 2020, where we took a 10,000 patient database of clinical research and 19 data points about a patient and within minutes, the software predicted the patient’s potential outcomes.
When I saw how this helped guide surgeons to better personalize patient treatment, I immediately started looking into how Artificial Intelligence ( A.I.) were impacting financial markets. Specifically the AI stocks that are impacting the markets today.
Today, I stand empowered, in control of my financial destiny. My journey from that curious 5th grader to a seasoned investor has taught me that true wealth isn’t just about numbers on a screen. It’s about the knowledge, discipline, and resilience you gain along the way.
Be Informed, Be Wealthy, Be FREE and feel free to reach out.
Chad Sibila