Michael Batnick

Michael Batnick is Managing Director and Director of Research at Ritholtz Wealth Management, a leading RIA focused on providing financial planning and wealth management services. In his roles, Batnick reads research publications for the firm’s internal research efforts and stays on top of the latest trends in the industry. He is a member of Ritholtz’s investment committee, and is responsible for developing and implementing risk management and portfolio strategies for the firm’s clients. Batnick is also a renowned author and has been featured or quoted in a number of different publications and media outlets. He writes at “The Irrelevant Investor” blog, where he aims to educate people about investing.