Mark Coffelt is a Partner at Empiric Institutional, where he serves as Director of Quantitative Research and Portfolio Manager. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) since 1987, Mr. Coffelt brings decades of investment experience and a rigorous, research-driven approach to portfolio management. He earned his B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from Occidental College, and holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Coffelt is a recognized voice in the investment community and has been featured in a wide range of media outlets. He has appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business News, and is regularly quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, Business Week, MarketWatch, and Smart Money. He was also profiled as a “Global Guru” in a Q&A feature for the Forbes International Investment Report.

Gabe is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of Empiric as well as overseeing the portfolio management and execution of the firm’s international small cap strategy. Mr. Rodriguez also serves as a voting member of the quantitative research and investment committee. Gabriel received his B.B.A. in Finance & Accounting from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. In his free time, you may find him running around Lady Bird Lake, or doing some yoga. He serves as Treasurer of the New America Alliance.