Kevin Freeman

Kevin D. Freeman, CFA, is founder and CEO of Freeman Global Holdings, LLC and its subsidiary, Freeman Global Investment Counsel, an Investment Advisory firm serving High Net-Worth Clients and Institutional Investors. Prior to establishing his own firm, Freeman wrote a business plan for Sir John Templeton in 1990 and helped build the Templeton Private Client Group from inception, ultimately leading the firm as Senior Managing Director. During his decade-long tenure, he served as Senior Associate Portfolio Manager, developed and managed the Portfolio Consulting Group, and co-developed and managed the Portfolio Operations Group. Under his leadership, the firm raised and managed nearly $2.5 billion.In 2008, he was asked by the Pentagon to begin researching the method and effects of financial terrorism and economic warfare, especially in light of the market collapse. His findings were later reported in the international media and became the basis for his 2012 New York Times bestselling book, Secret Weapon. He has consulted for and briefed members of both the U.S. House and Senate, present and past CIA, DIA, FBI, SEC, Homeland Security, the Justice Department, major think tanks, financial services companies, and local and state law enforcement. He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on economic warfare and financial terrorism.