Mike Patton covers the financial markets, the economy, and the national debt. He has been writing for Forbes since 2009 when he reported the raid of Allen Stanford’s company, Stanford Financial Group. In today’s world of disinformation, misinformation, and outright lies, his focus on the truth is refreshing and he will apply this standard regardless of political affiliation. For example, in March 2022 he wrote, “The Real Reason Behind Surging Gas Prices,” disputing the notion that a sitting U.S. president can control global commodity prices. Conversely, he was critical of republicans’ anti-mask policy during Covid. Mike also shines a light on excessive government spending and the soaring national debt. Mike is the President of Integrity Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment advisory firm and has been in the wealth management business for nearly 30 years. He also holds several designations and has been a Certified Financial Planner since 1996.