Meet the Financial Analysis Experts

We're a close-knit group of financial professionals who believe learning should feel approachable, not intimidating. Our team combines decades of real-world experience with a genuine passion for teaching others how to navigate financial markets with confidence.

Leadership That Actually Listens

Darcey started lefizsuccorno after working for three major Australian banks and watching too many bright people get overwhelmed by unnecessarily complex financial education. She noticed that most programs either dumbed things down too much or threw people into the deep end without proper support.

What makes our approach different is that we actually ask students what they're struggling with, then adjust our teaching methods accordingly. It sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised how rare this is in financial education.

Darcey Whitmore
Founder & Lead Instructor

"I've seen too many people give up on financial analysis because someone made them feel stupid for asking basic questions. We do the opposite here."

Darcey Whitmore teaching financial analysis concepts

What We Actually Know

Market Analysis

Real techniques used by working analysts, not textbook theories that sound impressive but don't work in practice.

Risk Assessment

How to spot red flags before they become expensive mistakes. We teach pattern recognition, not paranoia.

Portfolio Strategy

Building portfolios that actually match your goals and timeline, not one-size-fits-all approaches.

Valuation Methods

Understanding what companies and assets are actually worth, using methods that Wall Street analysts rely on daily.

Research Techniques

Where to find reliable information and how to filter out noise from financial news and reports.

Behavioral Finance

Why smart people make dumb financial decisions and how to avoid those psychological traps.

Why We Teach Differently

Most financial education treats students like they should already know the basics. We start with where you actually are, not where some curriculum thinks you should be.

Our instructors have all made their share of expensive mistakes in real markets. We use those experiences to help you avoid similar pitfalls, rather than pretending we've always been perfect.

No question is too basic to ask
Real examples from actual market situations
Honest about what works and what doesn't
Support that continues after the program ends

The People Behind the Program

Kerrigan Hastings explaining investment concepts

Kerrigan Hastings

Senior Financial Analyst

Spent eight years at Commonwealth Bank before joining us in 2023. Kerrigan specializes in helping people understand complex financial statements without getting lost in accounting jargon. She's particularly good at explaining why certain numbers matter more than others.

Financial analysis workspace with charts and data

Research & Development

Curriculum Team

Our curriculum development process involves testing new concepts with small groups before rolling them out widely. We regularly update our materials based on current market conditions and student feedback, ensuring relevance in 2025's evolving financial landscape.