Peter Ricchiuti

Peter Ricchiuti is an assistant dean at Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business, a former Wall Street investment professional, and the host of a popular public radio show on investing. He speaks on financial markets, investment strategy, and economic trends, combining data-driven analysis with an entertaining delivery style that keeps audiences engaged while learning sophisticated financial principles. Peter’s rare ability to make complex finance both accessible and genuinely fun has made him one of the most sought-after financial speakers in the country.

From Wall Street to the State Treasury
Before joining Tulane, Peter enjoyed a successful investment career on Wall Street. He then served as state treasurer and chief investment officer for the state of Louisiana, where he managed the state’s $3 billion investment portfolio. That combination of institutional investing, public finance, and academic expertise gives his analysis a breadth that few financial speakers can match.

Making Markets Entertaining
Peter’s presentations strip away the jargon and intimidation that typically surround financial topics, replacing them with clear insights, humor, and practical guidance that audiences of any background can use. His public radio show has built a loyal following of listeners who rely on his straightforward market commentary. His keynotes deliver expert analysis of financial markets, investment strategies, and the economic trends that affect business decisions, all wrapped in the kind of engaging delivery that makes even finance entertaining.

Market Signals: What the Financial Markets Are Telling Us Now

“If the majority of people were right, the majority of people would be rich…and they’re not!” Following the herd has rarely produced superior long-term results. Tulane University’s Peter Ricchiuti will share his informative and entertaining perspective on financial markets, the importance of proper diversification, and the cyclical nature of both stocks and investment sectors. He will also tell us about the unusual securities research program he heads up with his students.

Uncertainty Brings Opportunity

Business speaker Peter Ricchiuti instructs audiences on what to look for while stock hunting. He elaborates on the criteria and methodology he uses in his own investment research program, which is driven by more than 130 university business students who search for investment opportunities among undervalued stocks.