Our services.

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    Speaking and Panels

    Darrel is available for conferences, panels, and keynote talks on topics including:

    The Psychology of Investing – why we make the financial choices we do.

    The Future of Capital – where investment, policy, and technology intersect.

    Bridging the Gap – closing the divide between institutional and retail investors.

    Building Financial Literacy at Scale – tools for educators, policymakers, and innovators.

    Darrel brings the perspective of an independent analyst and storyteller who connects macro themes to human decisions.

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    Workshops and Presentations

    Custom sessions designed for teams, educators, and investor groups.

    Each workshop is built around evidence-based insights and real-world case studies, helping participants understand not just what’s happening in markets, but why it matters.

    Example formats:

    Investment Research 101

    Finance for Non-Financial Teams

    Storytelling with Data

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    Advisory and Strategic Projects

    Darrel occasionally works with mission-aligned organizations on short-term projects or strategic initiatives related to:

    Acquisition & divestiture due diligence

    Market research, capital allocation, or investment storytelling

    Thought leadership in finance, energy, and innovation

    Advisory engagements are limited and focused on partners who share the Rational Markets vision of transparency and accessibility in finance.