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Yasser El-Shimy, PhD, MBA, is an investment analyst at the Motley Fool.

Areas of Expertise: International Investing, Information Technology, Semiconductors, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, FinTech and Industrials

Education: B.A. and M.A. Political Science, American University in Cairo; PhD Political Science, Boston University; Executive MBA, Georgetown University

Past Experience: Director of Research at Carnegie Middle East Center; Lecturer at George Washington University's Elliot School of International Affairs; Analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations and the International Crisis Group

Robert Brokamp, CFP, is a senior retirement advisor at The Motley Fool and has been with the company since 1999.

Areas of Expertise: Retirement accounts (401k, IRA, etc); Retirement savings; Retirement income; Social security; Financial wellness at work

Education: B.A. English and Pre-med, The Catholic University of America; M.A. Teaching Secondary English, Trinity Washington University; Graduate Certificate, Financial Therapy and Advanced Financial Planning from Kansas State University; Certificate, Financial Planning from Georgetown University

Past Experience: Financial Advisor, Prudential Securities; Tax preparer, IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for lower-income and elderly citizens; English teacher

Bill Mann is a senior investment analyst and lead advisor at The Motley Fool, who has been with the company since 1999.

Areas of Expertise: Small Caps, International Investing, Berkshire Hathaway, Insurance & Financial companies, Market Structure (SPACs, IPOs)

Education: B.A. International Relations, American University

Past Experience: Chief Investment Officer at Motley Fool Wealth Management; Chief Investment Officer of Motley Fool Asset Management

Asit Sharma, CPA, is a senior investment analyst and lead advisor at The Motley Fool.

Areas of Expertise: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Goods, Retail Stocks, Industrials

Education: B.A. English Literature, UNC-Chapel Hill; M.A. English Literature, New York University; Certified Public Accountant

Past Experience: Contributing writer and editor for Fool.com; CFO of middle-market manufacturer; Finance consultant

Emily Flippen, CFA, is a senior investment analyst and lead advisor at The Motley Fool.

Areas of Expertise: Consumer Goods, Retail & Ecommerce

Education: B.S. Business & Finance, NYU Shanghai; CFA Charterholder

Past Experience: Investment Analyst, GE Capital

Jason Moser has been a senior investment analyst and lead advisor at The Motley Fool since 2010.

Areas of Expertise: Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Technology, Kids & Investing

Education: B.A. Economics, Wofford College