Meet Your Instructor: Ryan O’Connell, CFA, FRM

Hi, and welcome to the course! I’m Ryan O’Connell, your instructor. Let me take a moment to introduce myself and share what you can expect from this learning experience.

Certifications and Education:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
• Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
• Master’s degree in Computer and Information Technology from the University of Pennsylvania
• Master’s degree in Science in Finance from Texas A&M University

Professional Experience:

• Extensive experience in corporate finance, financial risk management, and banking.
• Previous roles with renowned companies like USAA, Toyota Industries Commercial Finance, and Lennox International.
• Expertise in quantitative risk analysis, treasury risk management, and financial modeling.

Current Role:

• Running my own business full-time, focusing on freelance financial modeling and finance tutoring services.
• I am a video lecturer for all three levels of the CFA for one of the top three prep-providers (UWorld)
• Aim to enhance financial strategies and understanding tailored to the unique needs of organizations and individuals.

Passion for Financial Education:

• Successful YouTube channel dedicated to breaking down complex financial concepts into easily digestible content.
• Thousands of subscribers and millions of views, making the channel a trusted resource for financial literacy.
• You can find my channel here: www.youtube.com/@RyanOConnellCFA

Course Expectations:

• Benefit from my extensive experience and ability to simplify intricate financial topics.
• Learn options trading from the fundamentals to advanced strategies.
• Understand and use options pricing models and the Greeks.
• Implement various trading strategies using a paper trading account.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid grasp of options trading concepts and the practical skills needed to start trading with confidence. I’m excited to share my knowledge with you and guide you through this transformative learning journey.

Let’s get started!