David L. Smith has the education, experience and proven track record to reassure audiences he knows what he is talking about. A Dartmouth- and Stanford-trained economist, futurist and market strategist, Smith’s views have intrigued audiences for 22 years in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and Japan. A seasoned, compelling speaker, Smith’s informative and entertaining presentations provide stimulating, thought-provoking economic and financial insight, accurate forecasts and profitable strategies highly customized to meet the needs of diverse audiences. With singular independence of mind and uncanny insight, Smith explains what is going on in the global economy and financial markets—the good, the bad and the ugly – and how investors and businesses can avoid surprises and deploy resources so as to avoid losses and capture profits in volatile times. If you want “nothing but blue skies” try a sunshine pundit; however if you want to know what is really going on and how to profit from it, listen to David L. Smith. As an independent economist, Mr. Smith has been praised for his objective and original insight, free of commercial bias. Rejecting the herd instincts of the conventional wisdom, Smith’s uncanny forecasts and timely and profitable strategies have enabled his audiences to reap handsome rewards and avoid substantial losses from numerous major events including: the 1986 oil price crash and subsequent booming economy and financial markets, the 1987 stock market crash-exit signal given October 16, 1987, 3 days before crash, rebounding economy and stock market-re-entry signal October 31, 1987, the 1990-91 Gulf War, oil-price spike, stock market slump and recession, the sluggish stock market in 1994, the resumption of the bull market in 1995, the peak in the stock market in 2000-exit signal given January 4, 2000, the economic and stock market rebound in 2003-re-entry signals April-June 2003, and the economic "soft patch" and stock market slide in 2004. Born and raised in Argentina, David Smith colors his presentations with a bi-cultural international perspective. Smith earned his bachelor's degree with honors in economics from Dartmouth College and his master’s degree in finance with distinction from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. His broad perspective on the world economy and financial markets was gained through a 30-year career in the financial arena, including securities analysis with Wells Fargo Bank, Shuman Agnew (an NYSE-member firm later acquired by Morgan Stanley) and Capital Analysts, a national NASD-member firm; mergers and acquisitions with Piper Aircraft Corporation; national securities underwriting as president and CEO of Alma Securities, and as author of "Cyclical Investing" and "The Cassandra Chronicles." He is quoted in the print and broadcast press, including national magazines such as Money and Financial Planning, The Financial Times of London’s The Banker and newspapers including The Wall Street Journal Online, television, including CNBC, PBS and numerous local television and radio stations. Titles Profit and Peril in 2008 and Beyond Economic and Financial Implications of Election 2008 The Panic of 2008: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask! The Third Oil Shock The Asian Caper Economic Outlook for Asia-Pacific and/or Europe U.S. Monetary and/or Fiscal Policy The Contrarian Mindset The Clash of Civilizations Lessons From the British Invasion/Occupation of Mesopotamia (1914-1932) Topics Financial, Environment/Green, Future, Global Business, Politics/Patriotism, Business, Management Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $7,500 - $9,999 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State CA Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.

TESTIMONIALS: "Your predictions for the next turn of events in the market were "eye-openers," and, together with the present market volatility, caused significant discussion for several days. We particularly appreciated your efforts to customize the presentation to fit the interests of our members." - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. "Mr. Smith has spoken for us several times, and he always brings his best game, never disappoints. He's a great educator as well as speaker whereby everyone walks away saying how much they learned while no one walks away wondering what he was trying to say." - The Financial Planning Association, Phoenix "Those in attendance were impressed with the quality and timeliness of your presentation. Please accept our sincere gratitude for responding to our speaking request in such an eloquent fashion." - American Association of Petroleum Landmen "Of all the speakers we have had over the past three years, Mr. Smith was probably the most well received and requested for a return." - IAFP/Financial Planning Association