Paul W

Paul Wells, CFA, is a Quantitative Analyst at LSV Asset Management in Chicago, where he is responsible for leveraging statistical and algorithmic models to analyze equity investments and refine the firm’s proprietary value-focused strategies. He contributes to the day-to-day data analysis, model implementation, and ongoing enhancement of systematic approaches used in institutional portfolios, primarily targeting undervalued stocks with strong potential for appreciation in global equity markets.

Paul specializes in quantitative value investing across multiple equity sectors, with a focus on large and mid-cap equities and deep value portfolios for institutional clients. His expertise involves bottom-up stock selection, factor model development, and risk management for diversified portfolios, with a particular emphasis on U.S. and international equities as outlined by LSV Asset Management’s investment philosophy.

Prior to joining LSV Asset Management full-time, Paul completed an internship at the firm and earned his MBA in Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management (class of ’22), where he also participated in their Asset Management Practicum. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from UC Berkeley. His recent professional achievements include contributing to model enhancements that support LSV’s $100 billion+ in institutional value equity mandates and sharing industry perspectives with emerging finance professionals at Kellogg.