Ivan Sokolov brings a data journalist’s rigor to the worlds of finance, insurance, and real estate from his office in Philadelphia. Born in Ukraine and raised in Northeast Philly, he earned a master’s in economics from Temple University and spent five years as a research analyst at a Federal Reserve Bank. Now he translates macroeconomic trends and insurance policy changes into clear, actionable advice for Studio Post readers. Ivan’s work is characterized by careful sourcing, clean charts, and a healthy skepticism toward financial hype. He’s a licensed property and casualty insurance producer, which adds practical depth to his coverage. When he’s not staring at spreadsheets, he’s exploring the city’s food truck scene or teaching his daughters chess.
