As the CEO, it’s Matt’s job to make sure the train runs on time at MarketBeat. He leads the team, monitors major initiatives and is responsible for the company’s overall growth and progress.

He takes pride in having built a unique company culture that allows our people to love their job, do their best work, be fully engaged with their families and give back to their communities. Through projects like the MarketBeat burger, MarketBrew beer, the MarketBeat Holiday Plaza, and the MarketBeat community fireworks show, he has been able to build a cohesive team that loves their work and gives back in a variety of ways.

From Mitchell, SD, his career stemmed from his degrees in computer science, information systems, and Christian leadership. Prior to starting MarketBeat, he did web software development work for a marketing agency.

When he steps away from work, he is usually in full dad mode. After he gets his two kids to bed, he enjoys playing video games (primarily Hearthstone) and watching old professional wrestling videos. He regularly bikes and walks to stay fit and is also a luxury wristwatch hobbyist.

On any given day, you can find Will managing MarketBeat’s partner and affiliate relationships. Another area he spends a lot of time on is coordinating our advertiser’s promotions, managing various advertising channels and onboarding new partners.

As a self-taught technology engineer, his background is everything tech. He loves working fast and always has– MarketBeat is a company that moves quickly on all fronts.

Will is one to tell you he’s from Hamilton, MT because apparently, the true answer is very complicated. He shares his life adventures with his wife and two adult children.

His list of hobbies is extensive as he loves learning new things. Over the past few years, he started picking up electrical engineering, resulting in building a lot of crazy electronic devices. As if his hobbies weren’t impressive enough, Will even holds a handful of U.S. patents!

Arin takes on a broad range of responsibilities within the accounting, finance, human resources, and risk management functions at MarketBeat. She finds enjoyment in continually learning new aspects of the business and industry and working with a great team of people every day.

Arin attended University of South Dakota where she obtained undergraduate and Master of Professional Accountancy and obtained CPA license shortly thereafter in 2013. Prior to joining the MarketBeat team, Arin acquired a wide variety of business and leadership experience through public and private accounting.

When she is not crunching numbers, Arin is likely chasing around her one-year-old son. She loves spending time with her husband and family – fishing off the dock at home in Brandon, SD, weekends at the lake cabin, or nights at the ball diamonds watching her step kids play baseball and softball. She also enjoys being active by working out and going hiking with the dogs, Piper and Dutch.

You’ll find that Arin is always up for a challenge. At 15 years old she ran the Twin Cities marathon and was the youngest female finisher! A few years ago, she hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon on a hot July day. Caution! Going down is optional, up is mandatory.

As a firm believer in trying everything to solve problems, she loves troubleshooting! Within her role she is tasked with adding features, displaying data and improving the overall user experience. Rebecca is one you can expect to bring a positive attitude to any situation.

She was one of the first MarketBeat employees and continues to stay inspired by adding features users have specifically asked for. Turning data into helpful charts is something she loves. According to Rebecca, “a picture is worth a thousand numbers.”

Rebecca grew up on an acreage in rural Illinois and prior to MarketBeat, she received a teaching degree and taught English and Social Studies for a few years.

When she’s not at work, she loves to be with her family including her husband and daughter. She enjoys music, games involving strategy, dinner parties and the great outdoors. You might even catch her walking or biking around the city!

Don recently moved from sunny New Port Richey, Florida, to join us in Sioux Falls—a change that has us all a bit jealous of his warm-weather roots! As our editorial supervisor for over 7 years, he oversees overall production from idea generation to publication. Don keeps an eye on our network of news websites and is one to help facilitate the creation of content and manage the freelance writers we work with. Building, creating and growing a team is the most inspiring part of his job.

He brings a very diverse work experience to the table. From seminary, ministry and government to internet marketing and freelance writing; Don has seemingly done it all. He has even written for ESPN once upon a time.

Outside of work, Don is a dedicated family man, with his wife Linda, their four children, and dog filling his life with joy. His hobbies include woodworking, shopping, and singing—though he reserves his musical performances for his wife's ears only!

Passionate about community and serving others, Maureen organizes company events and is leading MarketBeat’s efforts to build strong local connections. She continues to be inspired by her co-workers and thinks it’s a beautiful thing to have those alongside her setting examples of efficient work, striving to do more with great attitudes.

She grew up in Paynesville, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Communication Studies supplemental major. She loves the opportunity to enhance her local community, and had the chance to do that for almost five years as the event director at Downtown Sioux Falls where she planned and hosted special events for up to 15,000 people.

If you know Maureen, you know that her laugh is contagious and can be identified from across a room filled with several hundred people! Maureen and her husband have two young boys, who she enjoys seeing the simple wonders of the world through their eyes. Outside of work you can also find her knitting a variety of projects!

Ryan takes charge of the IT architecture, comes up with high-level solutions for the MarketBeat infrastructure and helps handle the software development. He plays an active role in developing and implementing changes across the MarketBeat platforms. The speed at which the MarketBeat team can get things accomplished is what inspires him about his job.

He graduated from South Dakota State University and has worked at a number of different start-ups throughout his career.

Keeping busy with a Yorkie, his wife, and two kids, in his free time Ryan can be found playing tennis or watching his two kids participate in their activities.

A fun fact about Ryan is that he believes at least 95% of fun facts are, in fact, not fun.

Meet Andrew! His participation at MarketBeat includes helping the customer service team by coordinating and streamlining processes, resolving difficult tickets, advising, educating, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. He thinks the most inspiring part of his job is getting to help both internal and external folks (and himself) learn about the stock market.

Originally from Bakersfield, CA, Andrew moved to Brandon, SD when he was 4 years old. He earned his bachelor’s in Computer Science at Dakota State University.

Andrew is a natural adventurer, loving all things outdoors. He does a lot of mountain biking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, skiing and different medical rescue services related to those. He has even flown a stunt plane! Owning a photography company on the side, he finds joy in photographing landscapes to showcase the beauty in our state.

As the MarketBeat team grew, Laycee stepped in to help with the marketing side of tasks including developing email campaigns, running the promotion of the MarketBeat YouTube channel and exploring other social media opportunities. She felt called to the Marketing industry because she enjoys collaborating with people and making connections.

The University of Sioux Falls alum majored in Media Studies with minors in Communications and Spanish. Laycee brings a background in Financial Services Marketing.

What drew Laycee to MarketBeat was the culture. She believes the culture is a catalyst to keep challenging herself and her teammates to improve continuously.

When she’s not in the office, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, Jared, and their two dogs, Huey and Hyde, at local breweries. You can also find her searching for a laugh by scrolling through funny videos on Tik Tok, getting out of Sioux Falls and traveling for concerts (or strolling the aisles of Target when she can’t).

Wendy plays an important role in maintaining positive subscriber experiences. As one of the main points of contact, she acts on behalf of MarketBeat helping customers with questions regarding the services we offer or problems they may have with their portfolio. She offers support with a friendly, helpful approach. Knowing that she’s able to positively impact people is what she finds most rewarding within her role.

She grew up in Lennox, SD and is a South Dakota State University graduate. She worked in the non-profit world for many years before becoming a stay-at-home mom.

Aside from work, Wendy is entertained by spending time with her husband and son, reading, gardening and camping. She can also be found helping plan mystery dinners and selflessly volunteering with one of the Special Olympics teams here in Sioux Falls.

Liz has been dedicated to her position by interacting with subscribers to help provide information in response to inquiries about MarketBeat services and resolve complaints. She centers her role around a professional, patient, and people-first attitude. Describing the people she works with as intelligent, funny, caring, and passionate, they are the reason she remains inspired.

She is from Beresford, SD and has worn many hats in her lifetime. After receiving a degree in sociology from the University of South Dakota and prior to MarketBeat, she has been an assistant manager, an executive chef, a substitute teacher, and a stay-at-home mom.

In her downtime she loves to spend time with her husband, two kids, their dog and cat, play board games, crochet and listen to books.

As part of the development team, Bekah gets to work on the improvement of current features and the creation of new features for MarketBeat and our ancillary brands. Her strengths include front-end development and accessibility compliance. Since MarketBeat has a very fast-moving development team, she gets the opportunity to work on most aspects of our websites and email newsletters.

She loves how fast MarketBeat moves and the fact we can make decisions quickly and move forward with good ideas and improvements right away. She enjoys the autonomy and support her career at MarketBeat offers in addition to the commitment of growth both for the individual and the surrounding community.

From Rock Valley, IA, Bekah graduated from Dordt College with a bachelor’s in math and computer science and a minor in business administration. Her first job out of college was working as a web application developer for a company that made a content management system (CMS) for private schools, churches, and nonprofits. Then, she moved on to be a web application developer and project manager of custom website designs for an educational service agency.

When she’s not at work she can be found playing in a volleyball league, going on adventures with her Goldendoodle, checking out estate sales, or working on projects for her house. She also has a reality T.V. habit she thoroughly enjoys.

Liz joined the team to help build awesome features and improve existing systems at MarketBeat. She is inspired by the way the team works together. The encouragement and support from everyone are what drive her to learn new ways to help MarketBeat improve.

She attended Dakota State University for a degree in Multimedia Web/Development and spent the last 14 years as a software application developer.

Aside from development, Liz has hidden talents in the kitchen! She hates making supper but claims to be good at baking up some french macarons. Playing games, watching movies, and enjoying time with her husband, two kids, and American bulldog is what Liz might be up to on a day off. In the summer she can be found hanging out at their camper in Yankton, enjoying the sun and water during the day, and campfires at night.

Amanda Kjelden is the vibrant Office Coordinator and Customer Support professional at MarketBeat. Born and raised in Hopkins, Minnesota, she has found her home in Sioux Falls since 2007, where a one-year post-college stay unexpectedly turned into a permanent residency. Amanda's academic background is diverse; holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management from Augustana University. Her career trajectory showcases a variety of roles across different industries, all united by a common theme: an unwavering commitment to delivering a positive customer experience.

Bubbly, outgoing, compassionate, and loyal, Amanda injects a sense of joy into every interaction. The most inspiring aspect of her job, she says, is the ability to make a positive difference in people's lives daily, making their day easier and more enjoyable in numerous ways.

Outside of work, Amanda's zest for life extends to her numerous hobbies. She cherishes time spent with family and friends, staying active with her FitLife Gym community, playing volleyball, and indulging in her love for live music, reading, traveling, and attending sporting events.

Shannon Tokheim is a dedicated member of MarketBeat's content team, bringing her expertise in English Education. From Chester, South Dakota, Shannon has called Sioux Falls home for the past five years. A proud alumna of South Dakota State University, she began her career teaching in Arizona before returning to South Dakota to continue teaching for a total of seven years.

Shannon is known for her fun, humorous, and friendly personality. She finds inspiration in using her love for the English language to support MarketBeat's mission and strives to be a positive influence in someone's day. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with her fiancé, reading, and camping during the summer. She is also a proud pet parent to two cats, Phoebe and Trixie, and a dog, Buckley.

Motivated by the goal of spreading goodness, Shannon is committed to making a positive impact through her work and personal life.

Experience

Don Miller has been a senior content manager for MarketBeat since 2017.

Don serves as the editorial supervisor and oversees the overall production, from idea generation to publication. He keeps an eye on our network of news websites and is one to help facilitate the creation of content and manage the freelance writers we work with. Building, creating and growing a team is the most inspiring part of his job.

He brings a very diverse work experience to the table. From seminary, ministry and government to internet marketing and freelance writing; Don has seemingly done it all. He has even written for ESPN once upon a time.

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Market analysis and research, technology, retail

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

Past Experience

Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relations

Experience

Shannon Tokheim has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024.

Shannon leverages her background in English to produce clear, concise, and engaging financial news. With a degree in English from South Dakota State University, Shannon excels in transforming complex market data into accessible content. She is dedicated to maintaining high editorial standards and providing valuable insights to MarketBeat readers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English/History, South Dakota State University

Experience

Chris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.

Areas of Expertise

Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks

Education

Bachelor of Arts, The University of Akron

Past Experience

InvestorPlace

Experience

Ryan Hasson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Equity research and analysis, technical analysis and price action, market sentiment and underlying themes, risk management and trading psychology

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Past Experience

Equities trader, Kershner Trading Group, business analysis consultant, SMB Capital

Zoom International: Business Analysis Consultant.

Experience

Sarah Horvath has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.

Areas of Expertise

Retirement investing, long-term retail investing, personal finance

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Arcadia University

Past Experience

Vanguard, Nationwide, Benzinga and MarketWatch

Experience

Thomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.

Areas of Expertise

Technical analysis, the S&P 500; retail, consumer, consumer staples, dividends, high-yield, small caps, technology, economic data, oil, cryptocurrencies

Education

Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology

Past Experience

Market watcher, trader and investor for numerous websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights. 

Experience

Jeffrey Neal Johnson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Technology, cryptocurrency, biotechnology, defense sector, automotive industry, hospitality sector

Education

Associate of Arts in Business Development

Past Experience

Strategic business development and ventures 

Experience

Leo Miller has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024.

Passed the CFA Level II Exam

Areas of Expertise

Fundamental analysis, economics, industry and sector analysis

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance, University of Washington

Past Experience

Investment research associate at a Registered Investment Advisor, research analyst at Sungarden Investment Publishing

Experience

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Value investing, long/short trading, options, emerging markets

Education

CFA Level I candidate; Goldman Sachs corporate training; independent courses

Past Experience

Analyst at Goldman Sachs, associate at Citigroup, senior financial analyst in real estate

Experience

Sam Quirke has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.

Areas of Expertise

Technical and fundamental analysis, tech stocks, large caps, timing entries and exits

Education

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Past Experience

Professional futures trader, start-up fund manager

Experience

Nathan Reiff has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024.

Areas of Expertise

Fundamental analysis, ETFs, economic terminology, technology, retail, consumer staples, alternative energy, real estate, dividends, cryptocurrencies, blockchain

Education

Doctor in Musical Arts

Past Experience

Long-time contributor to Investopedia and Decrypt on topics ranging from analysis of top stocks across sectors or industries to top ETFs, cryptocurrencies, AI, and more.

Experience

Dan Schmidt has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.

Areas of Expertise

Stocks, investing, markets, financial planning, credit cards, debt consolidation

Education

Penn State University; Certification in Technical Writing, University of Wisconsin

Past Experience

Vanguard, Capital One, Benzinga, Fora Financial

Experience

Claire Shefchik has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Finance, business

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Writing, University of Arizona; Master of Fine Arts in Writing, Sarah Lawrence College

Past Experience

Business editor, BVI Beacon, senior writer, Business BVI

Experience

Jea Yu has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.

Areas of Expertise

Equities, options, ETFs and futures; fundamental, qualitative, quantitative and technical analysis and pattern identification; active and swing trading; trading systems and methodology development

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland, College Park

Past Experience

U.S. equity markets trader, writer and analyst for over 25 years. Published four books by publishers McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons, Marketplace Books and Bloomberg Press. Speaker at various expos and seminars and has been quoted and featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Traders Magazine, The Financial Times and various trade publications, including Stocks & Commodities, Active Trader and Online Investor.

Experience

Melissa Brock worked as an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat from 2021 to 2024.

She currently works as a full-time freelance writer and financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance, and more. 

Areas of Expertise

Dividend Stocks, Retirement

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Central College, Pella, Iowa

Past Experience

Melissa graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in communication studies with minors in psychology and Spanish from Central College. She's a longtime member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC). While working in college admission, Melissa Brock pursued a freelance writing and editing career. 

Experience

Kate Stalter has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2021.

Additional Experience

Series 65-licensed investment advisor, financial advisor, Blue Marlin Advisors; investment columnist for Forbes, U.S. News & World Report

Areas of Expertise

Asset allocation, technical and fundamental analysis, retirement strategies, income generation, risk management, sector and industry analysis

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; Master of Business Adminstration, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

Past Experience

Founder, financial advisor for Better Money Decisions; editor, stock trading instructor for Investor’s Business Daily; columnist, podcast host, video host for MoneyShow.com; contributor for Morningstar magazine

Experience

Ari Zoldan has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Ari Zoldan is the CEO of New York-based Quantum Media Group, LLC. The company provides investor relations, public relations and equity research services to publicly traded companies. As an on-air media personality, Ari can be seen regularly on major media outlets and is frequently quoted in mainstream news outlets covering business, innovation and emerging trends.   

Ari is a regular contributor for Nasdaq, MarketBeat, Forbes and Benzinga and hosts a radio and podcast show on iHeartRadio. He is a member of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. and an adjunct professor at Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business. Ari can be reached at ari@arizoldan.com

Education

Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University

Past Experience

CEO of Quantum Media Group, adjunct professor at Yeshiva University, on-air TV personality on FOX News, CNN and CNBC; member of The National Press Club, IBM Watson Futurist.