About
Jared Dillian is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Business at Coastal Carolina University, specializing in Finance and Economics. He is also the founder and principal of Armington Capital, LLC, a registered commodity trading advisor, and editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals. Dillian holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the United States Coast Guard Academy (1996), an MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco (2001), and an MFA in Writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design (2023).
- Education:
- B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, United States Coast Guard Academy (1996)
- MBA, Finance, University of San Francisco (2001)
- MFA, Writing, Savannah College of Art and Design (2023)
His research and professional work focus on financial markets, investment strategies, and personal finance, informed by his extensive experience as a trader at Lehman Brothers (2001–2008) and his role as an investment strategist at Mauldin Economics. Dillian’s publications include books such as Street Freak: Money And Madness At Lehman Brothers (2011), No Worries: How To Live A Stress-Free Financial Life (2024), and Rule 62: Meditations on Success and Spirituality (2025), which reflect his expertise in market dynamics and mental health in finance.
Dillian contributes to media outlets like Reason, Bloomberg Opinion, Forbes, and TheStreet.com, and has appeared on MSNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, and NPR. He also hosts a nationally syndicated radio show on personal finance and is a progressive house DJ in his spare time.
