Sterling Raskie

Sterling Raskie is a Senior Lecturer of Finance at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign since 2017, previously holding roles as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Millikin University and Instructor at Benedictine University. He specializes in wealth management, personal finance, and investments.

Education:

• Ph.D., The American College, 2017
• MBA, Benedictine University, 2013
• MS in Financial Services, The American College, 2012
• BA in Criminal Justice (Cum Laude), University of Wisconsin, 2003

Research Interests: Focuses on mutual funds, financial decision-making frameworks, agency theory applications, and consumer perspectives on financial designations. His work critiques AI-driven financial advice (e.g., ChatGPT limitations) and explores practical wealth management strategies.

Recognition:

• Received Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching awards consecutively from 2020-2023 at UIUC
• Serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Financial Service Professionals (2023-present)
• Peer Review Board Member for Journal of Financial Planning (2018-present)

Teaching & Leadership: Oversees advanced courses like Corporate Finance (FIN 221), Finance Academy (FIN 390), and Wealth Management (FIN 535). Also leads Employee Benefit Plans (FIN 434) and Personal Wealth Management (FIN 435).

External Ventures: CEO of Raskie Education since 2009, and former CEO of The Raskie Agency (2005-2010). Active as a personal financial counselor and director in financial planning firms.