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Wesley Gray

PhD
CEO
Alpha Architect, LLC
Country or state 
United States (Pennsylvania)
Available to 
North America
City 
Philadelphia
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

After serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama. Next, Wes took an academic job in his wife’s hometown of Philadelphia and worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Dr. Gray’s interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to an impact mission of empowering investors through education. He is a contributor to multiple industry publications and regularly speaks to professional investor groups across the country. Wes has published multiple academic papers and four books, including Embedded (Naval Institute Press, 2009), Quantitative Value (Wiley, 2012), DIY Financial Advisor (Wiley, 2015), and Quantitative Momentum (Wiley, 2016).

Dr. Gray currently resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and three children. He recently finished the Leadville 100 ultramarathon race and promises to make better life decisions in the future.

Current position (2)

CEO

Alpha Architect, LLC

Clinical Professor

Drexel University's LeBow College of Business

Degrees (3)
PhD
University of Chicago (Booth)
2001 to 2009
MBA
University of Chicago (Booth)
2001 to 2009
BS Economics
University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School)
1997 to 2001

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Factor Investing is Simple, But Not Easy

Factor-based investment strategies are everywhere, but how do we determine which factors will work in the future?

Value and momentum factor investing is an open secret--can they still work in a portfolio?

What are the new frontiers of factor investing and how can investors prepare for the change?

Workshops (3)
Behavior is hazardous to your wealth
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

Behavioral finance

Systematic Value Investing
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

How to build a systematic value investing program

Systematic Momentum Investing
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

How to build a systematic value investing program

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Podcast: Compound Your Face off (Wes)
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Books & Articles (6)

Quantitative Value
Wiley,
2012
DIY Financial Advisor
Wiley,
2015
Quantitative Momentum
Wiley,
2016
Embedded
US Naval Institute,
2009
Multiple
Alpha Architect Blog

Expertise (7)

Business
Investment Management Quantitative Investing factor investing Behavioral Finance ETF TAxation ETFs

Reviews

Testimonials (1)
  • Wes is among a small group of people who can explain complex financial concepts in layman's terms. He possesses both a wealth of knowledge and the ability to convey it in a conversational manner with a sense of wit and humor. I've had the opportunity to see Wes speak at several events, including at my organization's conferences. He draws well, engages the audience, is comfortable in front of a crowd and is always personable.
    Charles Rotblut
    Verified
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

A combat vet with a finance PhD from the University of Chicago. A rare combo with unique insights.

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