Brian Hicks

Director of Investments, Jones Financial/Northwestern Mutual

Dissertation Topic: Quantitative investing; equity factor premiums/combinations, valuation techniques

Quick Facts

Hometown: Denver

Area of Research Interest: Finance

Master’s Degree: MS in Finance, University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor’s Degree: BSBA, University of Colorado Boulder

Hobbies: Cycling and hiking

Pre-Daniels Work Experience: Northwestern Mutual – Jones Financial

Favorite things around Denver: Sporting events – Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets. Concerts at Red Rocks

Why PhD?

Passionate about Finance & Investing

Why DU/Daniels?

Executive Program/DU’s Reputation

Work/Life Balance

Disciplined scheduling/routine – set time aside for family

Career goals/dream job

Continue to work with current clients at Northwestern Mutual-Jones Financial, manage an equity portfolio, teach at the university level

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