Our Team

With a particular focus on evidence-based investing, Alex brings the view of an informed layperson with an academic twist to the Bankeronwheels.com team. Alex is particularly focused on translating the often US-centric academic research into simple and actionable information for European investors, with an emphasis on factor investing. Alex is currently trying to lead a low-impact life in the Netherlands and gets around on his trusty and comfy (pre-owned) Omafiets.

Larry was among the first authors to publish a book that explained the science of investing in layman’s terms, “The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You’ll Ever Need.” The second edition was published in 2005. He has since authored eight more books: “What Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know” (2001), “Rational Investing in Irrational Times” (2002), “The Successful Investor Today” (2003), “Wise Investing Made Simple” (2007), “Wise Investing Made Simpler” (2010), “The Quest for Alpha” (2011), “Think, Act, and Invest Like Warren Buffett” (2012) and Enrich Yourself (2024).

He has also co-authored nine books about investing: “The Only Guide to a Winning Bond Strategy You’ll Ever Need” with Joe Hempen (2006); “The Only Guide to Alternative Investments You’ll Ever Need” with Jared Kizer (2008); “The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan” with Kevin Grogan and Tiya Lim (2010); “Investment Mistakes Even Smart People Make” with RC Balaban (2012); “Reducing the Risk of Black Swans” with Kevin Grogan (2014, second edition 2018); “The Incredible Shrinking Alpha” with Andrew Berkin (2015, second edition 2020); “Your Complete Guide to Factor-Based Investing” with Andrew Berkin (2016); “Your Complete Guide to a Successful and Secure Retirement” with Kevin Grogan (2019, second edition 2021); and his latest work, “Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing” with Sam Adams (April 2022).

Larry regularly reviews the findings published in dozens of peer-reviewed financial journals, evaluates the outcomes and uses the result to inform the firm’s formal investment strategy recommendations. He has had his own articles published in the Journal of Accountancy, Journal of Investing, AAII Journal, Personal Financial Planning Monthly, and the Journal of Portfolio Management.

Larry’s dedication to helping others has made him a sought-after national speaker. He has made appearances on national television shows airing on NBC, CNBC, CNN and Bloomberg Personal Finance. Larry is a prolific writer, contributing regularly to multiple outlets, including Morningstar, Wealth Management, The Evidence Based Investor, Financial Advisor, Alpha Architect, and Seeking Alpha.

Ahmed has a background in Project Finance and Transaction Banking. Given the growth of UCITS ETFs outside of Europe, he brings a view of an Asian Investor that invests through European Index Products. Ahmed also understands the risks and opportunities of the digital space, including Web 3. He is husband to a beautiful wife who happens to be the mother of three dragons (not Emilia Clarke). He is an avid cyclist, thanks to his eldest.

Maciej has hands-on experience in M&A and corporate ventures. He is a born rebel who loves to challenge mainstream opinions and authorities hence many debates between him and well-known finance professionals (Raph👋). He also has a relentless focus on details and believes that in God we trust, all others bring data. He is a kitesurfer and snowboarder, owns a Specialized Diverge bike, but his true hobby is business and finance. Maciej lives in Warsaw with two kids and speaks English and Polish. His portfolio is very simple as he follows Golden Retriever principles.

When Seth is not out mountaineering or cycling through forests on his Specialized Hardrock, he likes to drink coffee and think about risk and its applications in finance and life. Seth is studying towards his Investment Management Certificate and enjoys simplifying complicated financial ideas to help young adults take ownership of becoming wise investors.

Craig has always been interested in finance and he loves reading, especially financial content. This led him to Bankeronwheels.com earlier in 2024 and after he read a few of our articles, he was very keen to get involved and contribute. Craig is from the UK but he loves to travel, he travelled and worked for a few months in New Zealand after he graduated from university and he is always looking forward to his next holiday! He also likes football and follows the golden retriever portfolio principles (with the exception of his Bitcoin allocation!)

Samuel is a Supply Chain Apprentice at Amazon Logistics. After moving to three different countries in search of a better financial life, it was in 2020, shortly after moving to the UK, that he discovered Bankeronwheels.com while researching about investing. Since then, he has been a devoted Golden Retriever follower and has dedicated himself to inspiring and guiding his fellow Brazilian immigrants in the UK to get financially organized and become wise investors. Recently, he began his journey as a cyclist after retiring from his beloved amateur football career.

Researching Financial Independence topics a few years ago naturally led Romain to Bankeronwheels.com. Romain joined the team to share his perspective and experience, aiming to ultimately empower Bankeronwheels.com readers to make more informed Life and Financial decisions. A modern-day explorer, Romain currently spends most of his time around the beautiful worlds of music and philosophy. During the weekend, he explores the countryside of his native Belgium on a Scott Speedster Gravel.

As a self-employed, Kathis quickly realised that she had to take her financial future into her own hands, so she studied how to save, invest, and plan for Early Retirement. Kathrin joined Bankeronwheels.com to bring a new perspective as she started her portfolio from scratch in her early twenties and understands the challenges people face when first starting out. Kathrin currently lives in London but grew up on the continent and also takes a view of a European reader. Kathrin gets around on her foldable and electric GoCycle GX bike.