Samuel’s extensive experience as an investment counselor and wealth management advisor encompasses a wide range of financial instruments, including equities, convertibles, fixed income, derivatives, hedge fund, mutual funds and alternative investments, with a focus on statistical and analytical methods and techniques. In his capacity, he was responsible for all facets of comprehensive wealth management, including investment strategy estate planning, income and estate tax planning, philanthropy and multi-generational wealth management issues. He developed and implemented investment policy statements for institutional entities and high-net-worth individuals.

He also practiced as an attorney since 1988 with an emphasis on business succession, estate planning, tax planning, philanthropic planning, probate court practice and commercial litigation. In addition to maintaining a private practice, he also lectured on these subjects at City University of New York, School of Law at Queens College.

Samuel now specializes in the design and delivery of training course on all aspects of financial instruments of private banking, investment management, equity and fixed income analysis and derivative applications for private and institutional clients. He has undertaken numerous assignments in the US for clients such as Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Bloomberg. He has been a facilitator of financial training both in public and in-house programs since 2004.
Before he came to Hong Kong, Samuel taught the Level I and Level II CFA course in New York. He is praised for his ability to teach complex CFA concepts in a way that students can comprehend and utilize; blend the assigned readings with practical examples, and provide hands-on opportunities that enhance grasp of the materials. Besides classroom teaching, Sam has also written CFA study guides for Level I and II, as well as other articles on estate law and wealth management.

He received his Juris Doctorate from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York and is a holder of a LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law. He also holds Bachelors of Business Administration from University of Texas in Austin. Samuel is a member of the American Bar Association and the Financial Planning Association.

Samuel has been a CFA Charterholder since 2004. Apart from that, Samuel holds the Certified Financial Planner (US) designation and the FINRA (US) Series 7 and 66 licenses.


Courses Taught by Samuel:
CFA Level I
FRM Part I
Licensing Examination