Dr. Matthew Faulkner, CFA - Finance Professor at San José State University and Trustee for the City of San José Pension Fund - discusses bridging the gap between financial theory and real-world practice on our latest episode of the CFA Society San Francisco podcast.
Join our show's host, Tanya Suba-Tang - Membership Director at CFA Society San Francisco - as she delves into Dr. Faulkner's compelling journey from academia to practical application. Dr. Faulkner's perspective and experiences highlight the importance of collaboration between academics and practitioners, emphasizing the unique contributions each group can make to the field of finance and paving the way for future financial innovations.
Whether you're an academic, a practitioner, or someone considering a career in finance, this episode is packed with valuable insights on leveraging both theoretical and practical knowledge to make more informed financial decisions.
Meet Dr. Matthew Faulkner
Dr. Matthew Faulkner, CFA is a Finance Professor at San José State University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students in corporate finance and business valuation. His research interests intersect corporate finance and behavioral finance to understand why and how companies and management make decisions while his private consulting work is in valuation.
In addition to his academics, he is a Trustee for the City of San José pension fund, serves as a FINRA arbitrator, and a volunteer with CFA Institute. Dr. Faulkner holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from UNC-Wilmington, an MBA in international finance and investments from the University of Valencia, Spain, and UNCW, and a doctoral degree from Florida Atlantic University.
If you'd like to learn more about the show, have a topic or speaker to suggest, or would like to leave us a comment, email podcast@cfa-sf.org.
This podcast is produced by CFA Society San Francisco, a not-for-profit professional association, providing professional learning and career resources to over 13,000 investment industry professionals worldwide. To learn more about CFA Society San Francisco, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
The information contained in this podcast does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult your own financial advisor for information concerning your specific situation.
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