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Ayal Cusner is a Quantitative Analyst at Motley Fool Wealth Management, based in Washington, DC. In this role, he is responsible for developing and refining quantitative investment strategies, overseeing portfolio risk, and contributing to new investment product design. His analytical work helps drive data-driven decision-making across the firm’s offerings.
Cusner has a strong background in financial data science, previously serving as Quantitative Analyst at The Motley Fool (2019–2024), where he also led initiatives in investing AI and automation to enhance client engagement and portfolio performance. His expertise spans equities, multi-asset allocation, and the integration of machine learning and automation into investment processes, with a focus on leveraging financial technology and data to optimize equity selection and risk management.
Ayal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University, an M.S. in Finance, and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, both from Washington University in St. Louis. He is recognized for his application of advanced quantitative methods and technology solutions in asset management, contributing to the innovation of automated and risk-controlled investing practices.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Fool Wealth Management | Quantitative Analyst | Nov 2024 to Present | — |
| The Motley Fool | Quantitative Analyst | Jan 2019 to Nov 2024 | — |
| The Motley Fool | Investing AI and Automation Lead, Member Success | Jul 2020 to Dec 2021 | — |
| The Motley Fool | Quantitative Researcher | Jan 2019 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Strategic Investment Group | Senior Associate | Jul 2017 to Jan 2019 | I supported the research and development efforts of a pioneering OCIO provider. My areas of expertise lie in factor investing, manager selection, risk management, and performance attribution across a ... |
| Strategic Investment Group | Portfolio Management Associate | Jul 2014 to Jun 2017 | I researched and implemented alpha signals for an equity market-neutral hedge fund with a global, systematic strategy. Signals included core fundamental/behavioral, event-driven, and text-based sentim... |
| Strategic Investment Group | Quantitative Investment Analyst | Sep 2011 to Jun 2014 | As an analyst, I assisted in the research and operational activities of an equity market-neutral hedge fund. My time was spent fairly evenly between conducting research on new alpha strategies, develo... |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Senior Consultant, Advanced Analytics | May 2010 to Sep 2011 | I delivered a wide range of advanced analytics solutions to federal clients in the Health Care and Financial Services sectors. My projects included a suite of Medicare fraud detection models rooted in... |
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
M.S., Finance
2008 — 2009
Washington University in St. Louis
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
2004 — 2008
Granada Hills Charter High School
2000 — 2004
George Mason University
Doctor of Philosophy, Economics
2024 Present
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