Andy Berkin Head of Research at Bridgeway bio image

Head of Research

Andrew Berkin, PhD, is head of research and oversees the development and implementation of Bridgeway’s statistically driven, evidence-based investment strategies. He also produces thought leadership material for clients and prospects as well as for external publications. Andrew joined Bridgeway in 2013. Prior to joining Bridgeway, Andrew was co-chief investment officer and director of research for Vericimetry Advisors. He previously was a senior member and director of the quantitative research group at First Quadrant, where he spent 14 years in a variety of responsibilities, including the development and implementation of stock selection models in both taxable and tax-exempt portfolios. Andrew has published numerous research articles on quantitative investing in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored two books. He is a reviewer for the Financial Analysts Journal and served two terms on its editorial board.

Andrew earned his BS with honors in Physics from the California Institute of Technology and a PhD of Philosophy in Physics from the University of Texas, where he concentrated his studies in general relativity and astrophysics.