The Academy of Finance
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About Us

Our Museum History.

  1. The Academy Of Finance New York Connecticut
    The Road Begins

    Founding of Main Street Research
    James E. Demmert establishes Main Street Research, launching a mission to guide clients with clarity and discipline. Today, the Manhattan-based firm manages over $2.3 billion, recognized for its global strategies and Active Risk Management® approach.

  2. Opening the Map

    The Journey to Wealth
    James publishes his first book, making decades of financial expertise accessible to a broader audience. The Journey to Wealth becomes a trusted guide for individuals ready to take control of their financial future.

  3. The Academy Of Finance New York Connecticut
    The First Test Drive

    Invited to Berkshire School, James designs a hands-on investment simulation for students. It becomes the seed of an idea: bringing Wall Street lessons to the next generation.

  4. The Academy Of Finance New York Connecticut
    A Summer at the Wheel

    Main Street Academy Launches
    Main Street Research opens its doors to young interns each summer, offering them an inside look at real-world investment practices. This marks the beginning of a deeper commitment to financial mentorship.

  5. The Academy Of Finance New York Connecticut
    Our new awards

    The Art Fund Prize awarded to the the MooM. The Art Fund gives £600,000 to Tate’s campaign to save Rubens’s Banqueting House sketch. The Art Fund gives an exceptional grant of £1 million towards the acquisition of Artist Rooms.

  6. The Academy Of Finance New York Connecticut
    Lessons from the Fast Lane

    Wall Street Lessons
    James reflects on 40 years of experience in his third book — a candid look at the biggest mistakes and what they teach us. It becomes essential reading for aspiring investors and seasoned professionals alike.

  7. The Academy Of Finance New York Connecticut
    Giving the Keys

    Creation of The Academy of Finance
    Argenson Demmert Philanthropy launches The Academy of Finance to democratize access to financial knowledge. Inspired by past initiatives, it gives students the tools — and the keys — to drive their own financial success. Image:

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Each piece in the MooM’s collections holds a unique message and style to be considered by the viewer, offering a
historical reference to the diversity of art within the present time.This is truly a growing tribute to the
talent and creativity we find in.

Each piece in the MooM’s collections holds a unique message and style to be considered by the viewer, offering a historical reference to the diversity of art within the present time.This is truly a growing tribute to the talent and creativity we find in.

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Employees

600

Paintings

520

Exhibitions a year

120

Artists

106

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It’s official — the Wall Street Master Class: Summer 2025 has started!

NEWS It’s official — the Wall Street Master Class: Summer 2025 has begun! We’re thrilled to welcome our first cohort of students from across the country — from California to New York and beyond. Over the next 10 weeks, they’ll dive into the fundamentals of investing, manage a $1 million virtual portfolio, and take part …

Register to our Webinar “Your Access to Wall Street” on October 30

NEWS It’s official — the Wall Street Master Class: Summer 2025 has begun! We’re thrilled to welcome our first cohort of students from across the country — from California to New York and beyond. Over the next 10 weeks, they’ll dive into the fundamentals of investing, manage a $1 million virtual portfolio, and take part …

You Can Buy Your Tickets HERE

You Can Buy Your Tickets HERE

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Professional Team of Curators

The role that curators play, like the art they care for, is constantly evolving. As culture shifts, moving with changes in the social and political landscape or technological innovations so does the art being produced

Assistant Curator

Louis Toadvine

Lead curator

Oedipa Mass

Artist resident

Tyrone Di Presso