-About-


My name is Josiah DeFord. 

I am a CFA Charterholder and currently serve as a Chief Investment Officer for Kisher Capital. 

My approach is grounded in applying financial concepts in real-world decision-making and translating that into structured exam preparation. 

In addition, I have over a decade of experience teaching and coaching in math and music. That experience shapes how I break down complex ideas, identify patterns in mistakes, and help others improve through structured practice.


I provide independent CFA exam tutoring focused on practice questions, mock exam review, and targeted problem-solving.

My approach is grounded in a simple idea: most candidates do not need more content—they need to improve how they apply what they already know. Sessions focus on identifying mistakes, reinforcing key concepts, and developing a more effective approach to working through questions.

I have recent experience working with electronic testing formats and am familiar with the structure and pacing of computer-based exams.


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