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Justin Estes

Wed, May 27th, 2026

Justin Estes

Justin Estes

Justin Estes writes about stocks, investing, personal finance, ETFs, and market trends, with a particular passion for fintech and banking. He began his career in real estate private equity before channeling that hands-on financial experience into a writing career that now spans some of the most trusted names in personal finance, including Bankrate, The Financial Brand, Investing.com, and Credit Karma.

An award-winning writer and certified financial marketing expert, Justin was among the first writers recognized as an Expert-Vetted Finance Writer on Upwork, a distinction earned through his work with institutional clients, including Franklin Templeton and the New York Stock Exchange. He holds degrees in Accounting and Financial Management from Charleston Southern University and is the co-author of the historical fiction novel Ad Absurdum: Quandary of Power.
 

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