Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance™”) is the world's leading financial scientist who has revolutionized the academic foundation of the science of finance.  He considers himself a “financialist,” which is a term he coined in his 2013 book to distinguish the financial scientist from the “economist,” the economic scientist. 

A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, an active investor in various marketplaces, an explorer, a financialist, a speaker, a survivalist, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance.  

Dr. Criniti is also an award-winning author of three #1 best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016).  As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. 

Dr. Criniti holds a PhD in applied management and decision sciences, with a concentration in finance. He earned his BBA at The George Washington University with a concentration in international business. He earned a master of science in financial services from The American College, where he also obtained prominent financial designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (CHFC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Registered Executive Benefit Consultant (REBC), and Registered Health Underwriter (RHU).

Dr. Criniti holds Pennsylvania licenses in fixed annuities, life and health insurance, and real estate.  His various professional experiences include work as an investment and a retirement specialist for The Vanguard Group (one of the world's largest investment companies), as a financial planner for several hundred clients, and as a real estate developer.

Dr. Criniti’s work has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance.