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Stop Guessing.
Start Investing With a Process.

Elysian gives you the framework, market insight, and direct access you need to make better decisions, build real conviction, and become a stronger investor for life.

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THE ELYSIAN PROCESS
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Research Business • sector • macro
02
Conviction Thesis • valuation • technicals
03
Execution Entry • sizing • risk
High-Conviction Growth Businesses with asymmetric upside
Opportunity Capital Capital ready when the setup is there
The real problem

Most investors don’t have an information problem.

They have a decision-making problem.

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You know a lot. You still hesitate.

You can watch videos, read research, follow earnings, and keep up with the market all day. None of that matters if you still freeze when it’s time to put money to work.

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One red day changes your whole opinion.

You liked the company yesterday. It drops 6% today and suddenly you’re questioning everything. That usually means you never had a real thesis in the first place.

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Your portfolio is a bunch of ideas, not a strategy.

A few stocks. An index. Some cash. Maybe a swing trade. But no real system for how much goes where, when you add, or when you get out.

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You keep looking for the next ticker.

That’s the trap. The goal isn’t to depend on somebody else to keep feeding you names. The goal is to get good enough to find and judge opportunities yourself.

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You talk about risk after the trade goes against you.

Risk should be decided before you buy. Position size, entry, what would prove you wrong, and what you’ll do if the setup changes. Not after you’re already emotional.

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You want confidence, not dependence.

You shouldn’t need me forever. Elysian is built to make you better at investing so you can make your own decisions with a process you actually trust.

That’s what Elysian is for.

Learn the process. Then make your own calls.

I show you how I research, how I think about risk, how I size positions, what makes me buy, and what makes me walk away. The point is not to copy me. It’s to become a better investor yourself.

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The Membership

Go beyond the content.

For $100 per month, get the research, portfolio context, live calls, and direct access that do not fit into a post or video.

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Elysian Membership

$100per month

See what I’m researching, what I’m buying or selling, why I’m doing it, and how I think through risk in real time. You are not joining for alerts. You are joining to get better at investing.

  • ✓Weekly live market calls + Q&A
  • ✓Every buy, sell, trim, and exit in my portfolio
  • ✓What I’m researching, watching, and why
  • ✓Watchlists, swing ideas, and deeper research
  • ✓Direct access to Carson
  • ✓Private member network
  • ✓A repeatable framework for finding and sizing opportunities
Join Elysian — $100/mo

Built for investors who want to understand the why, not just copy the move.

Private 1-on-1

Investor Mentorship

For investors with $50,000+ in investable assets who want direct 1-on-1 work with Carson. This is the higher-touch option when the membership is no longer enough.

  • ✓Consistent 1-on-1 coaching directly with Carson
  • ✓Hours together studying charts, screeners, setups, and execution
  • ✓Live screen sharing so questions and mistakes get worked through in real time
  • ✓Master the tools and strategies Carson uses to pursue alpha
  • ✓Learn to read the macro environment, break down charts, and position accordingly
  • ✓$50,000+ in investable assets required
  • ✓Limited spots — application and fit call required
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The $50,000 minimum ensures the strategies can be applied meaningfully. Limited spots are awarded based on fit.

Already follow Carson’s content? The membership is where you see the full process behind it.
1:1
This is film study—not a course library.

Think of a quarterback working through film with his offensive coordinator. Carson and each mentee spend serious time sharing screens, breaking down charts and screeners, correcting mistakes, answering questions, and sharpening execution until the process becomes independent and repeatable.

Member reviews

What members say.

People who have actually been inside Elysian.

★★★★★

Incredibly sharp

I’ve known Carson for years, and the obsession with markets is real — constant studying, long-term thinking, discipline, and a genuine desire to help people understand capital allocation better.

Javin B.Trustpilot
★★★★★

Thoughtful, unemotional market analysis

As a former Federal Reserve analyst, Carson’s market work stands out to me for thoughtful research, intentional positioning, and a style that feels grounded instead of hype-driven.

AnonymousTrustpilot
★★★★★

Real perspective without the hype

A lot of people talk markets online, but Elysian consistently gives me useful perspective without trying to make every move sound bigger than it is.

Pierce N.Trustpilot
★★★★★

Professional and extremely knowledgeable

Carson is highly knowledgeable about capital markets and investing. His guidance has helped our household portfolio produce strong results.

Connor G.Trustpilot
★★★★★

More confidence in my decisions

Working with Carson changed how I look at trading and investing, especially around patience, discipline, quality setups, long-term wealth building, and having a clear strategy.

Cody S.Trustpilot
★★★★★

An incredible learning experience

Carson did more than help me with decisions — he expanded my understanding of trading, stood behind his own theses, and turned my initial skepticism into trust through consistency.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

He explains the whole trade

The difference for me is the explanation. Instead of only calling entries and exits, Carson walks through what he sees from the setup forming all the way through the exit.

CJ B.Elysian member
★★★★★

He actually shares the methodology

Carson doesn’t gatekeep his process. He shares the reasoning behind trades and has helped me learn how to find opportunities on my own.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Analysis I hadn’t seen before

I specifically liked the technical work around squeeze lines, wedges, VWAP, and breakout setups — it gave me new ideas to apply in my own strategy.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Well thought out strategies

Elysian’s technical-analysis approach feels deliberate and useful to me, especially the way tools like VWAP are incorporated into the broader trading process.

Jimmy P.Elysian member
★★★★★

A great investment for me

Elysian helped me learn the basics of options trading. Carson goes above and beyond for members, and I plan on sticking around after seeing real value from the service.

Connor O.Elysian member
★★★★★

Incredibly sharp

I’ve known Carson for years, and the obsession with markets is real — constant studying, long-term thinking, discipline, and a genuine desire to help people understand capital allocation better.

Javin B.Trustpilot
★★★★★

Thoughtful, unemotional market analysis

As a former Federal Reserve analyst, Carson’s market work stands out to me for thoughtful research, intentional positioning, and a style that feels grounded instead of hype-driven.

AnonymousTrustpilot
★★★★★

Real perspective without the hype

A lot of people talk markets online, but Elysian consistently gives me useful perspective without trying to make every move sound bigger than it is.

Pierce N.Trustpilot
★★★★★

Professional and extremely knowledgeable

Carson is highly knowledgeable about capital markets and investing. His guidance has helped our household portfolio produce strong results.

Connor G.Trustpilot
★★★★★

More confidence in my decisions

Working with Carson changed how I look at trading and investing, especially around patience, discipline, quality setups, long-term wealth building, and having a clear strategy.

Cody S.Trustpilot
★★★★★

An incredible learning experience

Carson did more than help me with decisions — he expanded my understanding of trading, stood behind his own theses, and turned my initial skepticism into trust through consistency.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

He explains the whole trade

The difference for me is the explanation. Instead of only calling entries and exits, Carson walks through what he sees from the setup forming all the way through the exit.

CJ B.Elysian member
★★★★★

He actually shares the methodology

Carson doesn’t gatekeep his process. He shares the reasoning behind trades and has helped me learn how to find opportunities on my own.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Analysis I hadn’t seen before

I specifically liked the technical work around squeeze lines, wedges, VWAP, and breakout setups — it gave me new ideas to apply in my own strategy.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Well thought out strategies

Elysian’s technical-analysis approach feels deliberate and useful to me, especially the way tools like VWAP are incorporated into the broader trading process.

Jimmy P.Elysian member
★★★★★

A great investment for me

Elysian helped me learn the basics of options trading. Carson goes above and beyond for members, and I plan on sticking around after seeing real value from the service.

Connor O.Elysian member
★★★★★

Patience over instant gratification

Carson has taught me to be patient and wait for the right opportunities instead of forcing trades. If you’re looking for instant gratification or a get-rich-quick approach, this probably isn’t the right fit for you. For me, it’s been about waiting for quality setups and acting when they come.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Supportive and genuinely useful

Elysian has been an awesome place to learn. The market analysis and educational sessions have helped me build better trading skills, and there’s a real emphasis on people improving instead of just chasing wins.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Carson knows what he’s doing

I’ve had a great year overall. Carson knows what he’s doing, and his guidance has helped me approach the market with a lot more confidence and structure.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

He doesn’t gatekeep the process

Most people gatekeep how they find trades. Carson does the opposite. He shares the trades, explains the reasoning behind them, and has actually helped me learn how to find similar opportunities myself.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

The process works for different experience levels

Carson is the real deal. I started applying what he was teaching and began seeing positive results in my own investments. I’m not a huge trader, but the way he approaches the market is practical and easy to learn from.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

An incredible learning experience

Carson hasn’t just helped me make decisions. He’s expanded my understanding of trading. I’ve learned how to use tools like Anchored VWAP, analyze charts across multiple timeframes, think through options more clearly, and better understand how a thesis should develop. I was skeptical at first, but the consistency and effort behind the process changed my mind.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

He teaches you how to do it yourself

I came in wanting better results, but the biggest value has been how much I’ve learned. From options and valuation to technical analysis, Carson puts real effort into teaching the full process instead of just telling you when to enter and exit. He explains what he sees, why the setup matters, and how the trade develops from start to finish.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Patience over instant gratification

Carson has taught me to be patient and wait for the right opportunities instead of forcing trades. If you’re looking for instant gratification or a get-rich-quick approach, this probably isn’t the right fit for you. For me, it’s been about waiting for quality setups and acting when they come.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Supportive and genuinely useful

Elysian has been an awesome place to learn. The market analysis and educational sessions have helped me build better trading skills, and there’s a real emphasis on people improving instead of just chasing wins.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

Carson knows what he’s doing

I’ve had a great year overall. Carson knows what he’s doing, and his guidance has helped me approach the market with a lot more confidence and structure.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

He doesn’t gatekeep the process

Most people gatekeep how they find trades. Carson does the opposite. He shares the trades, explains the reasoning behind them, and has actually helped me learn how to find similar opportunities myself.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

The process works for different experience levels

Carson is the real deal. I started applying what he was teaching and began seeing positive results in my own investments. I’m not a huge trader, but the way he approaches the market is practical and easy to learn from.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

An incredible learning experience

Carson hasn’t just helped me make decisions. He’s expanded my understanding of trading. I’ve learned how to use tools like Anchored VWAP, analyze charts across multiple timeframes, think through options more clearly, and better understand how a thesis should develop. I was skeptical at first, but the consistency and effort behind the process changed my mind.

AnonymousElysian member
★★★★★

He teaches you how to do it yourself

I came in wanting better results, but the biggest value has been how much I’ve learned. From options and valuation to technical analysis, Carson puts real effort into teaching the full process instead of just telling you when to enter and exit. He explains what he sees, why the setup matters, and how the trade develops from start to finish.

AnonymousElysian member
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Meet the Market Strategist

The person behind the process.

Carson is the market strategist behind Elysian. His days are spent researching businesses, tracking capital flows, studying price action, and turning that work into clear investment decisions.

Founder & Chief Market Strategist

Carson T. Sturdy

Carson T. Sturdy

Elysian is where Carson opens up that process. Members get to see what he is researching, what he is watching, how he builds conviction, how he thinks about risk, and how he approaches opportunities in real time.

The goal is simple: help you become the kind of investor who can think for yourself.

6+ years in the markets
1,000+ investors mentored
Former D1 student-athlete