Alan E. Gorlick is CEO of Gorlick Financial Strategies (2011 – present). Prior to financial services, he has significant executive level and consulting experience in international business and corporate finance. He is also a popular speaker, seminar leader, and writer on finance, economics, accounting, risk management and option theory. For the past 29 years, Gorlick has been a part-time college professor, teaching MBA and undergraduate finance, economics, strategy, and marketing. His academic research includes risk management, strategic options, and value creation. His resume includes CEO of Veda Holdings, Inc., Vice President and Client Partner of Cadence Design System’s Electronics Infusion consulting practice; and COO of Ikos Systems.