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Jessica Mardo from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation explains investing fundamentals and due diligence.
The discussion includes:
- The Purpose of Due Diligence
- Sources for Unbiased Information to Conduct Research
- How to Conduct Due Diligence
- Free Resources to Learn More
Jessica Mardois a program manager at the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, where she manages partnerships with national nonprofit organizations to broaden access to participation in the capital markets. Prior to joining the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, Jessica served as a federal grants manager at the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education. During her career, she has served as a college counselor for high school students in Rhode Island and then in Washington, DC, where she was a founding member of the first college persistence team at DC Public Schools. Jessica holds bachelor’s degrees in English literature and political science from Stonehill College in Massachusetts, and a master’s degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University.
This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center. Designed to lead you through basic investment concepts, this FREE virtual series aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of what professional investors look for when reviewing stocks, bonds, mutual funds and options.
The series begins on Tuesday, July 7 at 12pm and continues each Tuesday at noon through August 25. Participants may register for individual programs or join us for the full series.
