David Bahnsen
Economist and Investment Manager
David L. Bahnsen is an American portfolio manager, author, and television commentator. Prior to launching The Bahnsen Group, he spent eight years as a managing director at Morgan Stanley and six years as a vice president at UBS. He is consistently named as one of the top financial advisors in America by Barron’s, Forbes, and the Financial Times. He's a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, and Fox Business, and is a regular contributor to National Review.
Bahnsen hosts the popular weekly podcast, Capital Record, dedicated to the defense of free enterprise and capital markets. He is a founding trustee for Pacifica Christian High School of Orange County, California, and serves on the board of directors for the National Review Institute and Kings College, both in New York City. He is the author of several bestselling books, and his latest book, There’s No Free Lunch: 250 Economic Truths, was released in November 2021. David’s true passions include anything related to USC football, the financial markets, politics, and Chinese food. His ultimate passions are his wife of more than 20 years, Joleen; their children, Mitchell, Sadie, and Graham; and the life they’ve created together on both coasts.
