Cassandra Toroian is the founder of FirstHand Research and Consulting LLC, a platform offering unbiased insights into finance and real estate. With over 25 years in the industry, Cassandra has expertise in sell and buy-side analysis, investment banking, and has initiated several investment and real estate management firms. A pioneer in online brokerage during the 1990s, Cassandra now champions the potential of Web3 and decentralized finance. A graduate of Lafayette College and the University of Miami, she's also a certified Python coder. The author of "Don't Buy the Bull," she's currently crafting a Wall Street fiction. Her insights have graced platforms like CNBC and Bloomberg TV. Beyond her professional endeavors, she supports animal rescue, addresses American homelessness, and advocates for personal freedoms.