Brian Baker, CFA

Investing reporter

About the author

Brian Baker covers investing and retirement for Bankrate. He is a CFA Charterholder and previously worked as an analyst at a buyside investment firm. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can better plan for their financial futures.

Expertise

Investing, behavioral finance, stock analysis and valuation

Experience

Brian is a financial analyst with prior experience in research at a valuation-based investment firm. He has also reported on regulatory issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and trade.

Education

Baker has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He is a CFA Charterholder.

Brian's latest articles

What to do when you’re the executor of an estate

Handling the affairs of a deceased loved one doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

4 min read Nov 16, 2023
Warren Buffett: What you can learn from one of the world’s best investors

Here’s what else you should know about Warren Buffett, his investment approach and largest holdings.

8 min read Nov 15, 2023
Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Here are the stocks Berkshire Hathaway is buying or selling

Here are the latest changes to Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio and Buffett’s top bets.

3 min read Nov 15, 2023
Gold IRA: Should you open one to save for retirement?

Thinking of opening a gold IRA? What investors should know.

3 min read Nov 10, 2023
Merrill Edge Review 2023

Merrill Edge's synergy with Bank of America makes it one of the most cost-effective brokers.

Sep 15, 2023
E-Trade Review 2023

E-Trade has a wide variety of valuable tools and easy-to-understand resources that offer a lot of value for beginners.

Sep 13, 2023
SoFi Automated Investing Review 2023

SoFi Automated Investing offers a low-cost robo-advisor that can get the job done without a lot of fuss. Its biggest advantages include no management fee, cheap ETFs, and access to certified financial planners.

Sep 12, 2023
Fidelity Go Review 2023

Fidelity Go offers core robo-advisor features (portfolio management, rebalancing) and combines them with Fidelity’s investor-friendly reputation. So you’ll get funds with no fees and excellent customer service at any hour of the day.

Sep 12, 2023

What is alpha in investing?

What investors should know about alpha and how it is generated.

3 min read Sep 06, 2022
What is a hostile takeover?

Everything investors should know about hostile takeovers and how companies defend against them.

4 min read Sep 01, 2022