Core Insights - MarketWise, Inc. has appointed Dr. David "Doc" Eifrig as the permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, after serving as interim CEO since August 2024 [1][2] - Dr. Eifrig has achieved improved financial performance during his interim tenure and has gained the confidence of the Board, employees, and shareholders [2][3] - The company aims to continue building momentum and pursue new opportunities under Dr. Eifrig's leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-directed investing [3][5] Company Overview - MarketWise is a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for investors [7][8] - The company has a 25-year operating history, consisting of 11 primary customer-facing brands and over 140 products, serving a community of more than 3 million subscribers [8] - MarketWise operates as a 100% digital, direct-to-customer company, offering its research across various platforms including mobile, desktops, and tablets [8]