Brandon Mendez

Brandon Mendez is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. He teaches corporate finance and investments courses, with research focusing on corporate/labor finance and art market economics. His professional background includes financial services, auditing, and consulting.

Research examines banking stability during economic uncertainty, financial communication effectiveness, and retirement planning literacy. Recent publications analyze liquidity hoarding mechanisms and information spillovers during financial crises.

Articles demonstrate innovative applications of textual analysis to financial disclosures and behavioral approaches to retirement planning. Research consistently shows how market structures influence financial decision-making across different demographics.

Scientific Awards:

• KB Securities Best Paper Award (2022)
• Mirae Asset Daewoo Best Paper Award (2020)
• Korea Development Bank Best Paper Award (2018)
• Best Doctoral Dissertation Award (2012)

Advises PhD students in finance topics and serves as faculty advisor for The Carolina Fund student investment initiative.