About
Brian Hooper is Senior Vice President and Director of Research—Global Equity at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC, based in Cincinnati, OH. He leads research and investment strategy across global public equity markets, overseeing analysis, manager selection, and portfolio construction for institutional clients.
His expertise is concentrated in global public equities, including both U.S. and international developed and emerging markets. Hooper is recognized for his leadership in equity research and for guiding multi-manager strategies, with a specific focus on evaluating and sourcing top-performing equity managers and opportunities within traditional and alternative equities.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Dayton and is a CFA charterholder. With over a decade at Fund Evaluation Group, including prior roles as Vice President of Global Equity, he has contributed significant thought leadership to the firm's investment process and has played a pivotal role in formulating global equity strategies for institutional portfolios.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Evaluation Group, LLC | Research Analyst | Unknown to Present | — |
Education
University of Dayton
2000 — 2004
Others at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bobby Blue | Vice President, Portfolio Construction | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
 | Vice President - Research | Detroit, MI , United States |
 | Vice President - Research | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
D David Mason | Research Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
 | AVP, Institutional Portfolio Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
 | Institutional Portfolio Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
 | Managing Principal and CIO and Head of Research | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
K Kevin James Conroy | Senior Research Analyst - Hedged Strategies | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
M Michael Franke | Vice President - Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
 | Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
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