How to Ride the Subway: Getting Around on Wall Street and in Life - Hardcover

by Jimmy Lebenthal (Author)

How to Ride the Subway details lessons learned on investing and relationship-building from acclaimed CNBC contributor Jimmy Lebenthal.

Jimmy Lebenthal grew up in New York City in the '70s and '80s, a hardscrabble time for Gotham. As a youth, the city's extensive subway system drew his attention to a degree that can only be described as passionate. It was in those years that Jimmy first started investing in public equities. From the perspective of a seasoned subway rider, Jimmy shares his hard-fought wisdom in investing and building successful business relationships. Part how-to guide and part memoir, the whimsy, charm, and intelligence of Jimmy Lebenthal makes this book a must-read for any investor.

Author Biography

Jimmy Lebenthal is Cerity Partners' chief equity strategist and a partner in the New York office. He has over twenty-five years of experience managing investment portfolios and is a regular contributor on CNBC.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Jimmy served as the chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Lebenthal Asset Management, LLC where he developed, advised, and served client relationships. Prior to joining Lebenthal Asset Management in 2007, he was a financial advisor for Goldman Sachs and a partner of investment firm Levy Harkins.

A former lieutenant and submarine officer in the United States Navy, he was awarded two Navy Commendation Medals and four Navy Achievement Medals.

His education includes a BA in molecular biology from Princeton University and an MBA from Wharton School of Business. He is a chartered financial analyst.