Ted Daverman

Ted Daverman is a Quantitative Researcher at Freestone Grove Partners, where he is responsible for developing and implementing systematic investment strategies. Based in San Francisco, he focuses on quantitative modeling, risk analysis, and portfolio construction for multi-asset and tactical asset allocation strategies, contributing to the firm's research-driven investment processes.

Previously, Ted held senior research leadership roles at BlackRock, serving as Director, Research for both the Global Tactical Asset Allocation and Factor Based Strategies Group between 2015 and 2024. There, he specialized in global macro and factor investing, developing quantitative frameworks for allocation across equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternative assets, with a particular emphasis on multi-asset and systematic strategies.

Ted holds degrees from The Wharton School and Duke University, grounding his expertise in finance and quantitative research methodologies. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to quantitative investing, risk premia research, and the integration of empirical analysis into asset allocation and factor-based investment strategies.