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Bill Weeks

Quantitative Research Analyst at Argent Capital Management LLC

Lee's Summit, MO , United States

About

Bill Weeks is a Senior Research Analyst, Quantitative at Argent Capital Management LLC in Lee's Summit, MO. He is responsible for developing and applying machine-learning algorithms to enhance Argent’s equity models, contributing to advanced quantitative investment strategies. His work integrates both quantitative and fundamental analysis, particularly within Argent’s Mid Cap and SMID Cap strategies, aiming to deliver robust and enduring investment performance across U.S. equity markets.

Bill Weeks specializes in quantitative research and investment modeling, with a focus on U.S. large-cap, mid-cap, and SMID-cap equities. He leverages artificial intelligence and multifactor quantitative models to inform investment decisions, blending data-driven insights with fundamental analysis to optimize portfolio construction and risk management.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Bill previously served as Senior Quantitative Analyst at American Century Investments and Director of Quantitative Research at the Kauffman Foundation. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Bill is a CFA charterholder and recognized for pioneering AI-enabled predictive modeling and value creation analytics in the investment industry.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Argent Capital Management LLCQuantitative Research AnalystJan 2020 to Present
American Century InvestmentsSenior Quantitative AnalystSep 2015 to Sep 2019
Responsible for all aspects of research and development for the quantitative strategy used in the Adaptive Equity and Adaptive Small Cap Funds Applied machine-learning algorithms such as decision tree...
Kauffman FoundationDirector of Quantitative ResearchDec 2008 to Feb 2015
Responsible for a wide variety of quant projects related to a diverse portfolio consisting of public equities and private partnerships Created multifactor quantitative investment models using model pa...
American Century InvestmentsQuantitative ResearcherJul 2005 to Nov 2008
Engaged in quantitative research and development in the American Century Research Center in order to improve portfolio returns for a large group of portfolio managers in the firm Created quantitative ...
Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAssistant ProfessorSep 2000 to Jul 2005
Performed research and teaching duties in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Research interests included study of data retrieval from 2-D optical data storage devices, cryptography, ...
iOptics, IncConsultantJun 1997 to Mar 1999
iOptics was a Seattle-based start-up company founded by the investor of the CD-ROM, Jim Russell. Developed efficient modulation and demodulation algorithms for novel 2-D optical data storage systems.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering

1996 2000

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering

1994 1996

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics

1990 1994

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

1990 1994

Others at Argent Capital Management LLC (13)

NameRoleLocation
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Denise Pearman
Managing Director of DistributionDenver, CO , United States
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Jed Ellerbroek
Senior Research AnalystSaint Louis, MO , United States
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Ken Crawford
Portfolio ManagerSt. Louis, MO , United States
Kirk McDonald
Kirk McDonald
Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst, QuantitativeSt. Louis, MO , United States
Peter Roy
Peter Roy
Portfolio Manager, Small | SMid Cap EquitySt. Louis, MO , United States
Scott Harrison
Scott Harrison
Portfolio ManagerBallwin, MO , United States
Steven Smith
Steven Smith
Senior Equity AnalystSt. Louis, MO , United States
Ying Ko
Ying Ko
Senior AnalystSt. Louis, MO , United States
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Brian Reynolds
Senior Research AnalystSt. Louis, MO , United States
Charaka Mahage
Charaka Mahage
Senior Business AnalystSri Lanka
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