Chris Pedersen spent decades helping create new businesses in Silicon Valley before turning his talents to personal finance. Now, as the Director of Research for The Merriman Financial Education Foundation, he applies his analytical and communication skills to help investors make the most of their human and financial capital at all stages of life. He is the author of the book "2 Funds for Life," has written numerous articles for the American Association of Individual Investors, and is a regular contributor to the Sound Investing podcast.