Sam Levine is a dedicated professional with a passion for serving the needs of investment clients and the investing profession. With a background in crafting partnerships between global investment trade associations, he has been instrumental in enhancing investment practitioner ethics. Sam's experience includes spearheading a rewrite of the Market Technicians Association's governing documents, showcasing his expertise in investment, client interaction, and leadership within investment firms.

Having served as a Director of the Market Technicians Association and chaired its Rules Committee, Sam has also contributed to the organization by participating in various committees like Ethics and Long Range Planning. Additionally, he has been actively involved in the Nominating Committee and served as a judge for the Charles H. Dow Award. Sam also collaborates with the fundamental analysis community and has written articles for esteemed publications like CFA Institute's Career Centre, NYSSA Financial Professionals' Post, and NAPFA's Advisor Magazine, demonstrating his broad range of expertise in the field.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Sam enjoys playing lead guitar with BackTrack, a Michigan-based band that covers music from the '60s to today. On social media, he showcases his musical endeavors with the band, engaging with fans and followers.

Sam's educational background includes studying finance, communications, and psychology at institutions like The Putney School, Wayne State University, CFA Institute, and Stony Brook University, illustrating his diverse academic interests. He holds a Master of Arts in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, providing a well-rounded foundation for his professional endeavors.

Throughout his career, Sam has held various key roles, including Senior Writer at Reink Media Group, Adjunct Professor of Finance and Finance Career Coach at Wayne State University, Contributing Editor at Betterinvesting, Managing Partner at The Buttonwood Group, Vice President-Portfolio Manager at Citizensfirst Savings Bank, and Financial Consultant at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. These positions have shaped his expertise in finance, investment management, teaching, and editorial responsibilities.