Portnoy is the author of The Investor’s Paradox: The Power of Simplicity in a World of Overwhelming Choice (St. Martin’s Press, 2014), which helps investors navigate the complex landscape of traditional and alternative investment strategies; and The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning (Harriman House, 2018), which explains how money and happiness intersect. He is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, has spoken to audiences globally about investing and decision-making, and has lectured at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as part of its Leading Authors series.
He pursued his research and teaching interests in political economy at the University of Chicago, where he earned his doctorate. He earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan. Portnoy is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and a member of the Economic Club of Chicago.
