Stephen HesterEditor, Wide Moat Research

Stephen Hester

Stephen Hester is a professional equity analyst with a Wall Street background who now helps average investors achieve income safely.

His career in the financial market began in the hedge fund industry. From there, it evolved into more complex and alternative investment analysis for large financial institutions.

His latest role was as director of due diligence at two $200 billion-plus independent broker/dealer networks. In the past decade, he has presented institutional-quality analysis on commercial and residential real estate, tax-driven special situations, private equity, private debt, and traditional and renewable energy in over 100 investment committees. He’s also won risk-management awards as a professional trader.

Stephen has examined all types of investments for some of the largest broker/dealers in the country, including the Blackstone Group, KKR, Brookfield Asset Management, Apollo Global Management, the Carlyle Group, and more. Working as a professional due diligence officer, he studied the strategies of the largest and most successful firms on Wall Street.

He’s also authored publications on regulations, private and public company investment analysis, and advanced engineering applications. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics and master’s in energy and earth resources from the University of Texas at Austin.

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A Better Way to Ride the AI Wave

There is a way to invest in the massive AI adoption cycle we know is coming without getting lucky or speculating on the "next Nvidia."

Buying the Winning Team

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The Only Inflation Hedge Left

There is one extremely undervalued part of the market that has been hiding in plain sight. And you could...

A Debt Crisis Can Create Opportunity

America's debt problem has surpassed highs, but it may help create a true renaissance for one sector in the...

In Gold We Trust… But Should We?

The Federal Reserve began lowering interest rates, and there may be a better option than gold to protect yourself...

Who Does the Government Call for Help?

When in trouble, the government looks toward those who have an advantage that money can’t buy.

The Truth About Real Estate & Interest Rates

The relationship between real estate and interest rates isn’t like most people believe… and it’s bringing in more opportunities....

Time to Be Brave

It’s time to turn everyone’s panic into your profit.