Preet Banerjee, B.Sc, FMA, DMS, FCSI, was originally trained as a neuroscientist at U of T before joining the financial services sector. Previously an adviser in both the MFDA and IIROC channels, he has also held a senior role with an index fund manufacturer. He is the writer behind the sometimes controversial blog WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com, which was ranked Canada's Best Investing Blog by readers of The Globe and Mail in 2010. He also currently serves as the W Network's Money Expert. You can follow him on twitter at @PreetBanerjee
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