Jonathan F. Handy

Jonathan F. Handy is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, where he serves as the acting Undergraduate Program Director. His academic background includes a PhD in Finance from the University of Alabama and a BA in Economics with honors from the University of Chicago.

• PhD, Finance (2014) - University of Alabama Culverhouse School of Business
• BA, Economics with Honors (2009) - University of Chicago

Dr. Handy's research focuses on enhancing financial education pedagogy, improving financial literacy and wellness, and analyzing investment practices in wealth management and corporate finance. His work integrates behavioral insights with mathematical rigor to address real-world financial decision-making challenges.

His recent publications examine topics like modern portfolio optimization, multiclass mutual fund evaluations, and financial education interventions. These studies emphasize investor equity, fund cost structures, and practical applications of behavioral finance in wealth management.

As an educator, Dr. Handy teaches foundational finance courses such as Personal Finance, Foundations of Finance, and Corporate Finance, emphasizing ethical decision-making and both theoretical and intuitive understanding of financial concepts.

Contact: jon_handy@baylor.edu | Phone: (254) 710-6161