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About
Richard Shaner serves as a Portfolio Manager at Empirical Finance, LLC, where he is responsible for overseeing client investment portfolios with a disciplined, evidence-based approach. He focuses on systematic investment strategies and portfolio construction, working to optimize asset allocation and risk management for institutional and individual clients.
Richard brings over a decade of experience in investment management, having previously served as Portfolio Manager at Alpha Architect, where he specialized in quantitative equity strategies. Prior to his portfolio management roles, he held leadership and analytical positions at RS Partners LLC and Dale Corp., honing his expertise in business development and market analysis.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Richard’s career is marked by his commitment to data-driven decision-making and transparency in managing U.S. and global equity portfolios. He is known for his expertise in systematic value and momentum strategies, particularly within public equity markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Architect | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2021 to Present | — |
| RS Partners LLC | General Manager | Nov 2012 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Dale Corp. | Marketing and Development Analyst | Nov 2010 to Aug 2012 | • Create cost estimating spreadsheets for the development of hotel and multi-residential projects. • Research the bidding and construction activity of key competitors to assist management to guide f... |
| Shaner Associates | Equity Options Trader | Nov 2001 to Nov 2011 | — |
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Kinesiology and Applied Physiology
1997 — 2001
Durango High School
1990 — 1994
Skills & Expertise
Others at Empirical Finance, LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
W Wen Gao | ETF Trading Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
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