A financial services professional with more than two decades of experience, Frank Cardia owns and operates Blue Sky Financial and serves as the managing director of the Iron Edge VC Fund, a fund that gives accredited investors and qualified venture groups the opportunity to invest in privately held companies before they go public. Throughout his career, Frank Cardia has facilitated over $1 billion in venture finance investments. These investments have been directed toward a portfolio of late-stage, pre-publicly traded companies that included Uber, Lyft, Spotify, and Airbnb. In addition to his work in private equity, Mr. Cardia has a wealth of experience in a variety of financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, and options. He also has an in-depth knowledge of alternative investments that address short- and long-term financial needs and goals. Mr. Cardia continues to improve upon his professional knowledge and skills as an active member of the Financial Planning Association. While building his business, Mr. Cardia trained alongside Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Richard Bandler, and other prominent self-help figures. Today, Mr. Cardia uses his knowledge to lead seminars that help other professionals get the most out of their businesses.