MarketBeat Authors Melissa BrockAssociate Editor & Contributing AuthorDividend Stocks, RetirementExperienceMelissa Brock has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2021.While working in college admission, Melissa Brock pursued a freelance writing and editing career. She currently works as a full-time freelance writer and financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance, and more. She developed her website, College Money Tips, to help families navigate the college journey. She connects with a wide-reaching audience through her site, through an upcoming digital course, and the myriad of publications for which she writes. Melissa graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in communication studies with minors in psychology and Spanish from Central College. She's a longtime member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC).Ryan HassonContributing AuthorTechnical Analysis, Momentum Trading, Risk Management ExperienceRyan Hasson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseEquity research and analysis, technical analysis and price action, market sentiment and underlying themes, risk management and trading psychologyEducationBachelor of Commerce in Financial ManagementPast ExperienceEquities trader, Kershner Trading Group, business analysis consultant, SMB Capital Zoom International: Business Analysis Consultant.Sarah HorvathContributing AuthorRetail, Healthcare, and Real Estate stocksExperienceSarah Horvath has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.Areas of ExpertiseRetirement investing, long-term retail investing, personal financeEducationBachelor of Arts, Arcadia UniversityPast ExperienceVanguard, Nationwide, Benzinga and MarketWatchThomas HughesContributing AuthorTechnical and Fundamental AnalysisExperienceThomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.Areas of ExpertiseTechnical analysis, the S&P 500; retail, consumer, consumer staples, dividends, high-yield, small caps, technology, economic data, oil, cryptocurrenciesEducationAssociate of Arts in Culinary TechnologyPast ExperienceMarket watcher, trader and investor for numerous websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights. Jeffrey Neal JohnsonContributing AuthorRetail and Technology Stocks ExperienceJeffrey Neal Johnson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseTechnology, cryptocurrency, biotechnology, defense sector, automotive industry, hospitality sectorEducationAssociate of Arts in Business DevelopmentPast ExperienceStrategic business development and ventures Chris MarkochEditor & Contributing AuthorRetirement, Individual InvestingExperienceChris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.Areas of ExpertiseValue investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocksEducationBachelor of Arts, The University of AkronPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceDon MillerSenior Content ManagerExperienceDon Miller has been a senior content manager for MarketBeat since 2017.Don serves as the editorial supervisor and oversees the overall production, from idea generation to publication. He keeps an eye on our network of news websites and is one to help facilitate the creation of content and manage the freelance writers we work with. Building, creating and growing a team is the most inspiring part of his job. He brings a very diverse work experience to the table. From seminary, ministry and government to internet marketing and freelance writing; Don has seemingly done it all. He has even written for ESPN once upon a time.Jessica MitacekContributing AuthorMarket Analysis and ResearchExperienceJessica Mitacek has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseMarket analysis and research, technology, retailEducationBachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of VermontPast ExperienceHedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relationsGabriel Osorio-MazilliContributing AuthorValue Stocks, Asian Markets, Macro EconomicsExperienceGabriel Osorio-Mazilli has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseValue investing, long/short trading, options, emerging marketsEducationCFA Level I candidate; Goldman Sachs corporate training; independent coursesPast ExperienceAnalyst at Goldman Sachs, associate at Citigroup, senior financial analyst in real estateSam QuirkeContributing AuthorTechnical AnalysisExperienceSam Quirke has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.Areas of ExpertiseTechnical and fundamental analysis, tech stocks, large caps, timing entries and exitsEducationTrinity College, Dublin, IrelandPast ExperienceProfessional futures trader, start-up fund managerDan SchmidtContributing AuthorStocks, Fundamental and Technical Analysis ExperienceDan Schmidt has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.Areas of ExpertiseStocks, investing, markets, financial planning, credit cards, debt consolidationEducationPenn State University; Certification in Technical Writing, University of WisconsinPast ExperienceVanguard, Capital One, Benzinga, Fora FinancialClaire ShefchikContributing AuthorEnergy, CommoditiesExperienceClaire Shefchik has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseFinance, businessEducationBachelor of Arts in Writing, University of Arizona; Master of Fine Arts in Writing, Sarah Lawrence CollegePast ExperienceBusiness editor, BVI Beacon, senior writer, Business BVIKate StalterContributing AuthorRetirement, Asset Allocation, and Tax StrategiesExperienceKate Stalter has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2021.Additional Experience Series 65-licensed investment advisor, financial advisor, Blue Marlin Advisors; investment columnist for Forbes, U.S. News & World ReportAreas of ExpertiseAsset allocation, technical and fundamental analysis, retirement strategies, income generation, risk management, sector and industry analysisEducationBachelor of Arts, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; Master of Business Adminstration, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern UniversityPast ExperienceFounder, financial advisor for Better Money Decisions; editor, stock trading instructor for Investor’s Business Daily; columnist, podcast host, video host for MoneyShow.com; contributor for Morningstar magazineJea YuContributing AuthorTrading StrategiesExperienceJea Yu has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.Areas of ExpertiseEquities, options, ETFs and futures; fundamental, qualitative, quantitative and technical analysis and pattern identification; active and swing trading; trading systems and methodology developmentEducationBachelor of Arts, University of Maryland, College ParkPast ExperienceU.S. equity markets trader, writer and analyst for over 25 years. Published four books by publishers McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons, Marketplace Books and Bloomberg Press. Speaker at various expos and seminars and has been quoted and featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Traders Magazine, The Financial Times and various trade publications, including Stocks & Commodities, Active Trader and Online Investor.Ari ZoldanContributing AuthorExperienceAri Zoldan has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Ari Zoldan is the CEO of New York-based Quantum Media Group, LLC. The company provides investor relations, public relations and equity research services to publicly traded companies. As an on-air media personality, Ari can be seen regularly on major media outlets and is frequently quoted in mainstream news outlets covering business, innovation and emerging trends. Ari is a regular contributor for Nasdaq, MarketBeat, Forbes and Benzinga and hosts a radio and podcast show on iHeartRadio. He is a member of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. and an adjunct professor at Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business. Ari can be reached at ari@arizoldan.comEducationSy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva UniversityPast ExperienceCEO of Quantum Media Group, adjunct professor at Yeshiva University, on-air TV personality on FOX News, CNN and CNBC; member of The National Press Club, IBM Watson Futurist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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