I am a co-founder of the wealth management firm Spearhead Advisors and founder of Davos Macro Research, with over 12 years on the buyside as a research analyst and portfolio manager.
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Nicholas Pardini is a co-founder of the wealth management firm Spearhead Advisors. He also provides independent macroeconomic/investment research and consulting through his firm, Davos Macro Research.
Prior to Spearhead, Nicholas was the primary macro research analyst for a multi-billion dollar equity derivatives and volatility focused hedge fund, and has spent over 12 years working on the buyside as a research analyst or portfolio manager.
He has been featured as a keynote speaker at financial conferences globally and in media outlets such as RealVision, Seeking Alpha, USA Today, and CBS News, plus major blogs, YouTube channels, and podcasts.
Nick hosts Analyzing Finance with Nick on YouTube — finance, investing, and macroeconomics from the perspective of an investment professional with over ten years of experience working on the buyside.
We can discuss anything you want during this time. Common topics are macroeconomic consulting, business strategy advice, career advice, investing related analysis & discussions, social class/life strategy conversations, and my thoughts on personal niche questions. Come with a specific question or topic — Nick will prepare in advance based on your submission.
Schedule a Quick Consultation→Davos Macro Research offers top-down macroeconomic research, customized in-depth investment research, and comprehensive institutional consulting for hedge funds, family offices, insurance companies, and sophisticated private investors.
Inquire About Research Projects→Tailored wealth management, customized portfolio solutions, and comprehensive financial planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Schedule a 15-Min Wealth Call→I am an experienced public speaker on finance, macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, and overcoming autism. My rates depend on the type of conference and its location.
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Four questions. You get a next step — the newsletter, a short call, a wealth conversation, or a research brief — and a checklist so you show up prepared. Not investment advice.
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Global macro and market commentary from me, plus outside media and other professional updates.
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We can discuss anything you want during this time. Common topics are macroeconomic consulting, business strategy advice, career advice, investing related analysis & discussions, social class/life strategy conversations, and my thoughts on personal niche questions. Come with a specific question or topic — Nick will prepare in advance based on your submission.
Direct · Inquiries
Have a general question, institutional research project proposal, or inquiry? Send a direct message.
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A small dinner with investors and operators in a city near you. Applications are reviewed individually.
In person
Upcoming tour dates and meetups. Vote on which city I visit next.
Collaborations
Keynotes on finance, macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, and overcoming autism, plus podcasts and joint collaborations.
Podcast & Store
The podcast on Spotify, and the store for channel merchandise.
YouTube · Analyzing Finance with Nick
Analyzing Finance with Nick is a channel where I discuss topics in the world of finance, investing, and macroeconomics from the perspective of an investment professional with over ten years of experience working on the buyside. Every upload below is pulled straight from the channel feed (excluding shorts), so this page stays up to date. My commentary has also appeared on RealVision, Seeking Alpha, USA Today, CBS News, plus major blogs, channels, and podcasts.
Email questions to askafundmanager@gmail.com
Latest upload · Oct 29, 2026
The Iceberg Series is back. After finance, economics, wealth management, and derivatives, we’re diving into real estate. We’ll start with what every buyer runs into and work down to the stranger corners of how property actually changes hands.
More from the channel · Long-form uploads
Newest uploads first
The Iceberg of Real Estate
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The Elite Overproduction Myth
Influence: The Skill Nobody Teaches You
The Iceberg of Real Estate
Product-Market Fit: The Skill That Determines Entrepreneurial Success
Sales- The Art of Making It Rain
The Elite Overproduction Myth
Influence: The Skill Nobody Teaches You
The Iceberg of Real Estate
Product-Market Fit: The Skill That Determines Entrepreneurial Success
Sales- The Art of Making It Rain
The Elite Overproduction Myth
Influence: The Skill Nobody Teaches You
The Iceberg of Real Estate
Product-Market Fit: The Skill That Determines Entrepreneurial Success
Sales- The Art of Making It Rain
The Elite Overproduction Myth
Influence: The Skill Nobody Teaches You
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Self-Regard: The Trait That Changes Your Life
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Why Top Performers See a Different Reality
The Truth About Data Centers
AI Is Becoming America’s Next Partisan Divide
Self-Regard: The Trait That Changes Your Life
A Robot Is Cheaper Than a Worker Now. Almost
Why Top Performers See a Different Reality
The Truth About Data Centers
AI Is Becoming America’s Next Partisan Divide
Self-Regard: The Trait That Changes Your Life
A Robot Is Cheaper Than a Worker Now. Almost
Why Top Performers See a Different Reality
The Truth About Data Centers
AI Is Becoming America’s Next Partisan Divide
Self-Regard: The Trait That Changes Your Life
A Robot Is Cheaper Than a Worker Now. Almost
Why Top Performers See a Different Reality
The Truth About Data Centers
Anything on this channel is for informational and educational purposes only and is not investment advice. All information is based upon information available to the public. No representation is made that it is accurate or complete. No mention of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument is an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities mentioned herein, nor does it constitute an opinion of the suitability and appropriateness of investing in any financial instrument. Please consult your investment advisor and do your own research before making any trading or investment decisions.
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Market commentary, macro analysis, and professional updates. Free to subscribe, delivered weekly.
I am an experienced public speaker on finance, macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, and overcoming autism. Rates depend on the type of conference and its location.
Conference keynotes, university talks, private dinners, and live meetups — booked through Eventbrite or direct inquiry. For appearance requests, email or use the contact form below.
Speaking inquiries: askafundmanager@gmail.com
Finance & Volatility
Markets, portfolio construction, buyside perspectives
Global Macroeconomics
Interest rates, inflation, capital cycles
Entrepreneurship
Founding and building boutique asset management firms
Live Q&A & Meetups
In-person Analyzing Finance with Nick tour dates and dinners
Example speaking clip
Gen Z Economics: No Stocks, No House, No Reason to Care
Example clip for speaking inquiries — finance and macro, recorded for Analyzing Finance with Nick.
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