“I came in knowing nothing about investing beyond what I heard from friends. The structured approach helped me actually understand why things work the way they do, not just what to do.”

“What I appreciated most was the honest discussion about risk. Other resources made everything sound easy. Project Charlie made me think critically about my decisions.”

“Having a peer mentor who recently learned this material made such a difference. They remembered the confusion and knew how to explain things clearly.”

“The practitioner sessions gave real context to the theory. Hearing how professionals actually think about markets was invaluable.”

“I was intimidated by finance before this. The community aspect made it feel approachable, and the curriculum broke things down without being condescending.”

“The emphasis on behavioral finance was eye-opening. Understanding my own biases has probably saved me from several poor decisions.”

“Finally, a finance education that does not promise to make you rich. The realistic expectations and focus on fundamentals is exactly what I needed.”

“The case studies and real examples made abstract concepts concrete. I actually understand balance sheets now.”

“As a first-generation college student, I had no one to teach me about money. Project Charlie filled that gap with patience and structure.”

“The mentorship model is the differentiator. Having someone to discuss ideas with and challenge my thinking accelerated my learning significantly.”

“I appreciated that they never pushed any specific investments or strategies. It was purely educational, which built my trust in the program.”

“The progression from Foundations to Growth track was seamless. Each module built naturally on the last, and the mentors adapted to my pace.”