By Scott Ronalds

In a recent article written about Steadyhand titled Mischievous Strangers and a Steadyhand, Karin Mizgala draws a connection between Tom Bradley and Charles Dickens. Very flattering. Especially when compared to some of the other comparisons thrown around the shop.

Karin, a fee-only financial planner and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre, is referring to Tom’s frequent writing on the problem of relying on “mischievous strangers” (i.e., economists and financial analysts) to do our thinking and investing for us. In Dickens’ novel Hard Times, he similarly comes down hard on the bankers and other financial experts of the day and “rages against their dubious use of statistics to confound and befuddle the common man.”

Karin mentions Steadyhand’s commitment to educating the public about the investment industry from an “insiders” perspective and how we (Tom) are not afraid to express controversial views. She also has some kind words about Steadyhand’s investment philosophy and transparency in her article, which of course makes it a must-read.

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves – that’s what this blog is all about. And for those of you ladies who are interested in quality financial education programs which speak to women, check out the WFLC’s website (a little back-scratching, in the interest of transparency).