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Phil Town
“If I can do it with just $1,000, then so can everyone else.”
Phil Town
Phil Town started as a $4-an-hour Grand Canyon river guide and became a self-made investor, hedge fund manager, and three-time New York Times bestselling author. For over 20 years he's taught everyday investors how to buy wonderful businesses at attractive prices — turning Warren Buffett's principles into a repeatable system that anyone can learn to use with confidence.
- 3× New York Times bestselling author (Rule #1, Payback Time, Invested)
- Hedge fund manager, InvestED podcast host
- 20+ years teaching investors across 56 countries
Austin Bowen
From Combat Controller to Transformational Investing Instructor and Senior Fund Manager
Austin Bowen
Austin is a former Air Force combat controller and now a dedicated faculty member and senior fund manager at Rule #1 Investing, where he empowers students to transform their financial futures through proven investing principles. Having guided his own family to financial independence and inspired countless others to achieve their "aha moment," he is passionate about making investing accessible for all.
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Hunter Hoffler
JD/MBA — Senior Analyst at Rule One Partners
Hunter Hoffler
Hunter Hoffler, JD/MBA, is a Senior Analyst at Rule One Partners with a focus on value investing, corporate law, and portfolio strategy. He combines analytical rigor with long-term investment insights to help clients achieve sustainable financial growth.
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Trent Pearce
CPCC, Rule #1 Lead Instructor Mentoring Investors Toward Financial Independence
Trent Pearce
Trent Pearce is a Certified Business Coach (CPCC) and full-time investor, leading advanced post-graduate programs at Rule #1 with a focus on long-term investing, trading, and risk management. Drawing on decades of leadership in technology and real estate, Trent is known for his expertise in portfolio management and his commitment to student success.
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Jamaal Hopson
Head of Education at Rule #1 Investing
Jamaal Hopson
Jamaal is the Head of Education at Rule #1, where he draws on his own journey from financial survival to financial freedom to empower others with practical, proven investing strategies. With years of experience teaching thousands across North America and a deep commitment to making financial independence accessible to all, Jamaal is a recognized thought leader in financial education.
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Travis Parker
Rule #1 Senior Fund Manager
Travis Parker
Travis Parker is a former tech executive turned Rule #1 Investing student and now a Rule #1 senior fund manager, specializing in helping individuals achieve financial independence through proven value investing strategies. Drawing on his engineering and business background, Travis empowers new investors to confidently value businesses and secure their financial futures.
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Programs & Workshops
Discover the right path to investing mastery — whether you're just starting out or ready for advanced strategies, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and guide you every step of the way.
Virtual Investing Workshop
$97
Experience hands-on, live learning with Phil Town and the Rule #1 team. No prior investing experience required.
- Immediate, practical skills to help you start investing with confidence
- 3-day virtual workshop format
- Live coaching, interactive exercises, and real-time Q&A
- Includes access to the Rule #1 Toolbox software
Next available dates: July 17 - 19
Join My 3-Day WorkshopIntro to Rule #1 Investing
Free
Start learning from 3x New York Times Best-Selling Author and Hedge Fund Manager, Phil Town, with a FREE personalized online course.
- Learn the foundation of Rule #1 investing in 5 easy-to-follow lessons
- 2 hours of interactive guides and videos
- Complete simple exercises and quizzes to test your knowledge
- Get access to tools used by investing experts for faster, simpler research
Pillars of Personal Finance
Free
This FREE online course features five instructional sessions with Travis Johnson, Chartered Financial Consultant at the Rule #1 team.
- Class 1: Capital Allocation
- Class 2: Financial Risk Management
- Class 3: Debt Management
- Class 4: Allocation of Capital for Growth
- Class 5: Tools used by investing experts
Tools & Resources
Rule #1 Investing Toolbox
Analyze, compare, and track great companies with the same powerful software Phil Town uses. The Rule #1 Toolbox makes investing simple, visual, and accessible, even for beginners.
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Easy St App: All-in-One Investing & Options Trading Platform
Practice risk-free with a paper trading account, track your portfolio in real time, and access advanced options tools, all in one place.
Explore Easy StCalculators & Simulations
Project your returns, test strategies, and build your confidence with our easy-to-use calculators and investing simulations. Perfect for learning risk-free and making informed decisions.
Explore CalculatorsBlog & Podcast
Stay ahead with actionable insights, market trends, and success stories. Our investing blog and podcast feature expert advice, investing tips, and real stories from the Rule #1 community, so you never stop learning.