BlackSummit’s Leadership team boasts a collective resume with seeds in various specialties from banking (investment and commercial), business, economics, legal, regulatory, and other areas. Every corner of our business – from corporate advisory to portfolio strategy – reaches around the world. Our diverse skills give us a well-rounded foundation to approach your needs. Together our team has provided advice and consultation to various clients, ranging from the individual investor, to institutional funds, as well as government bodies.

JOHN CHARALAMBAKIS

John holds a Ph.D. in Economics and an MBA with an emphasis on macro-trends and financial markets. John has been a Professor of Economics and Finance, as well as an advisor on asset allocation, for over twenty years. John has worked as a consultant for government agencies, corporations, and non-profit groups in several countries, including providing recent support to the Congressional Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. He is the author and editor of books and numerous articles related to economics, finance, and investments. John is the Managing Director of the BlackSummit Financial Group.

RACHEL MUSTOR

Rachel holds a Master’s in Diplomacy and International Commerce from the Patterson School at the University of Kentucky. She received her B.A. in Business and Spanish at Asbury University. Rachel brings marketing, research, and administrative experience to BlackSummit as well as a great interest in geopolitics and geoeconomics. As BlackSummit’s Director of Operations, Rachel manages the office, conducts market research, and writes several of BlackSummit’s weekly commentaries, as well as our monthly newsletter The Crossroads.

TYLER THOMPSON

Tyler holds a B.A. in Computational Mathematics from Asbury University. He has experience in management and administration as well as mathematical modelling. As the Director of Research for the BlackSummit team, Tyler serves as a research coordinator and analyst, while also assisting in office administration.

JESSE MOORE

Jesse holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Commerce from the Patterson School of International Diplomacy and Commerce, as well as a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Kentucky. Jesse serves as a research analyst for the BlackSummit Team.

KENNETH RIETZ

Ken holds a Ph.D. and was trained in mathematics, receiving degrees from MIT and the University of Michigan. For many years Ken taught mathematics and modeling which led him to his desire for advanced training in technical analysis and training. Ken is using his training and expertise in order to identify unique ways for investment purposes.