Our Research & Review Team

Sarah Chen is a healthcare cost analyst who has spent over a decade researching out-of-pocket medical costs for patients across the US. She reviews all medical procedure cost data on CostPrism, including dental implants, LASIK, IVF, assisted living, braces, hearing aids, cosmetic surgery, and teeth whitening estimates, verifying figures against CMS and industry survey data.

Rachel Goldstein is a business finance analyst specializing in small business cost research and self-employment financial benchmarks. She has worked with hundreds of freelancers and small business owners, helping them understand the true cost of doing business. She reviews CostPrism's business financial calculators and freelancer rate tools for formula accuracy and tax rate correctness.

James R. Mitchell is a construction cost analyst with 22 years of experience overseeing residential building projects across 8 states. He brings hands-on pricing knowledge to CostPrism's home improvement cost data, verifying that material rates, labor multipliers, and regional cost adjustments reflect realistic contractor bids and current market conditions.

Michael Torres is an insurance cost specialist with over 20 years of experience researching personal and commercial insurance pricing across all 50 US states. He reviews CostPrism's insurance cost estimates to ensure state-level rate accuracy, coverage tier descriptions, and risk factor adjustments reflect current market conditions for auto, home, life, and business insurance.

David Nguyen is a business and legal cost analyst specializing in the cost of business formation, commercial contracts, and family legal matters. He has researched the filing fees, professional costs, and process expenses for hundreds of clients navigating LLC formation, commercial leases, and divorce proceedings. He reviews CostPrism's legal and business formation cost calculators for accuracy.