Brian Mikes
Coach Brian Interview
About Coach Brian
I started investing in stocks when I was 12 years old. My grandfather taught me about the
markets and let me read his Wall Street Journal paper. He gifted me my first 5 shares of stock
for Christmas, and I’ve been hooked ever since!
I attended Claremont McKenna College, where I received a degree in Economics, Accounting, and
Religious Studies. The religious studies classes were for fun, but more than anything the
Accounting education propelled my career forward.
After graduation, I ended up in San Francisco working in investment banking for technology
companies. I focus on Alternative Energy, Semiconductors, and Software companies… raising almost
$5 billion in the markets. I also handled several hundred million in Mergers & Acquisitions.
Before it was all said and done, I’d worked with companies in Asia, Europe, South America, and
of course the US. One of my career highlights was helping US based companies raise money on the
London AIM Exchange. I was based in London for a short time.
After my career in Investment banking, I moved into Financial Publishing, so I could share my
knowledge of Wall Street! I co-founded a publishing company in 2007… and wrote a number of
newsletters focused on trading the currency markets, options, and dividends.
I joined NetPicks in 2022, to help with the marketing, and eventually I started writing for the
Dividend Tree Newsletter.
I love Investing in Dividend Stocks… and I think it’s the perfect way to build a portfolio of
cash-flowing investments we’ll all need in retirement.
About The Dividend Tree Newsletter
The Dividend Tree newsletter is published twice a month, and holds a selection of dividend paying stocks. We publish several portfolios focused on Core Holdings, Income, and Growth. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to learn about Passive Investing.
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