Gary Chea

Gary Chea is a trading professional at Fuller & Thaler Asset Management in California, where he applies over two decades of investment operations and trading experience. His responsibilities include executing equity trades and supporting the firm’s investment strategies, which primarily focus on U.S. small-cap equities and behavioral finance-driven investment processes. Chea is integral to the daily functioning of the firm's equity trading desk, collaborating with portfolio managers and analysts to ensure timely and efficient trade execution in U.S. equities markets.

Prior to joining Fuller & Thaler in 2016, Chea spent nearly 14 years at WHV Investments, Inc., first as a portfolio accountant and intermediary trader, and later as a trader. His career has been distinguished by his specialization in equity trading across various capitalization segments, with particular expertise in U.S. large-cap and small-cap core equity strategies.

Chea holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Finance from San Francisco State University and has passed Level I of the CFA program, underscoring his strong analytical foundation and understanding of investment principles. His notable contributions include optimizing trade execution processes and supporting behavioral finance applications across core equity portfolios, reinforcing the firm's reputation for differentiated investment approaches in the asset management sector.