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Offering forward-looking insights on news developments in the world of business and finance, alongside practical advice and strategies on financial planning, CashAdvance.com’s carefully assembled team of financial experts, each specializing in industry sectors significant and relevant to you, seek to ultimately guide you on the road to taking control of your financial future.

Adam Hilliard

A business journalist for over 30 years, Hilliard received his MA from Stanford's School of Journalism. While in New York, he served as a contributor to industry reports and analysis for the United Nations and Forbes magazine. A native of California, Hilliard is also a frequent guest lecturer at UCLA and Stanford.

Branford Lyles

After earning his MBA from Northwestern University, Lyles began blogging about investment opportunities in Silicon Valley. He advanced into work as a consultant for investment firms in the area. A prolific writer, Lyles has contributed articles to various business websites and reviews, with articles featured in The Economist and PC Weekly.

Curtis White

A licensed CPA, White has worked primarily as an accountant for small businesses in the Detroit area. His columns have been praised by Detroit lawmakers as a valuable resource for first-time investors and homeowners. According to White, “After the housing market and auto industry collapse, I saw people desperate for advice on what to do with the little money they had left. I wanted to give them good news.”

Derek Campbell

Holding a double major in political science and business from the University of Southern California, Campbell began his career as a pamphleteer for grassroots campaigns in Los Angeles, working his way up the ranks to campaign planner and political strategist. His talent for fundraising led him to start his own investment firm and consultancy. Campbell's contributions to various publications have been met with commendations from his peers and community.

Erin Scobie

Having worked as a realtor in southern California for over 10 years, Scobie understands the risks and rewards of buying a new home. Scobie paid her dues in the first half of her career working in Long Beach, Calif. to help low-income families afford their first home. Now working with high-end Orange County properties, she continues to work with non-profits in the area.

Jennifer Case

Upon graduating from the University of Washington, Case spent 15 years working in the human resources department of her alma mater before moving to nearby Redmond and beginning a career with Microsoft. Her knowledge of personal finance and the job world was rapidly supplemented by the world of cutting-edge technology, rounding out her expertise.

Justin Smith

Working as a process analyst and technical writer in the business sector for over a decade allowed Smith to return to school for his degree in Sociology. He now contributes guest articles for several financial news services when he's not consulting for local social reform campaigns in his hometown of Los Angeles. Smith asserts, "We have a grassroots fiscal responsibility to educate and inform consumers about making sound economic decisions."

Kevin Schneider

Upon retiring to upstate New York after a successful career as an entrepreneur, Schneider hankered for his active life in business investment. With decades of experience building companies from the ground up, Schneider began writing articles for Businessweek, Marketwatch and other publications. Never one to rest on his laurels, Schneider expanded his sphere of knowledge into other fields, all while maintaining an award-winning rose garden.

Lee Avery

A financial consultant in the Dallas area, Avery has spent years advising Texas oil companies on how to best invest their money. According to Avery, “I spend every minute with an eye on commodities prices, a hand on the phone, and another shooting out emails.” Still, Avery found time to carve out a second career as a financial advice columnist, with awards garnered from both the Dallas Morning News and Star-Telegram.

Michael Reubelt

Before graduating from the Kogod School of Business at American University, Reubelt's technology blog earned him enough money to pay for his tuition. After matriculation, his articles on the latest trends in the technology business were featured in the Washington Post, and were frequently picked up for national syndication. He continues to write about tech news from his home in Bethesda, Md.

Raymond Kim

After completing his MBA in Consulting from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, Kim went on to serve as financial consultant at notable companies like Charles Schwab and Merrill Lynch. Kim offers consumers an in-depth look into their personal finances and economic trends at large. His knowledge of financial topics and trends has proven a valuable resource to readers around the world.

Wes Markham

A tax consultant with H&R Block, Markham began writing about tax and personal finance as part of a state-funded program in his home state of North Dakota. His advice helps teach high school students how to save and manage their money properly. The recent surge in oil drilling and general growth in the state has led Markham to expand his focus into investment advice and employment news as well.

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