Wes Gray
Wes Gray is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Architect, an asset management firm specializing in evidence-based investing, quantitative factor strategies, and investor education. A respected researcher and well-known quantitative strategist in the ETF and factor investing space, Gray is widely cited for his work in quantitative finance and behavioral investing, where he focuses on translating rigorous academic research into practical, rules-based investment strategies. He is the author of several influential investing books, including Quantitative Value and Quantitative Momentum, which explore systematic approaches to stock selection and portfolio construction. Prior to founding Alpha Architect, Gray served as an Assistant Professor of Finance at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business.
Wes Gray Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Assistant Professor of Finance
Academic History
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Ph.D., Finance
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M.B.A., Finance
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B.S., Economics
EARLY CAREER
Prior to founding Alpha Architect, Wes Gray spent four years at Drexel University, where he taught finance courses and conducted research on quantitative investing and behavioral finance.
Earlier in his career, he served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, experience that helped shape his disciplined, systematic approach to leadership and decision-making.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Wes Gray is a frequent contributor to leading financial and investment publications and regularly speaks to professional investor audiences across the United States.
His research has played a significant role in popularizing the practical application of academic findings related to value, momentum, trend, and quality factor investing in real-world portfolios.
His work has been featured by CNBC, CNN, NPR, The Motley Fool, WSJ MarketWatch, CFA Institute, Institutional Investor, and CBS News, and he is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ETF.com, and the CFA Institute.