Fred Bereskin

Fred Bereskin is an Associate Professor and Richard G. Miller Professor of Finance at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, University of Missouri. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on empirical corporate finance, with emphasis on innovation, corporate governance, and securities regulation. Previously, he served at the University of Delaware and Drexel University, and held industry roles in fixed-income management and risk management at Canadian banks. Within the Trulaske College, he has served as interim chair of the Department of Finance and as Ph.D. coordinator.

His research appears in top journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, and Journal of Law and Economics. Notable works examine injunction risk impacts on firms, technological fit in mergers, and whistleblower effects on CEO turnover. He has been recognized for teaching excellence across multiple institutions and has contributed to non-profit boards. His work bridges academic research with real-world corporate challenges in governance, innovation, and financial strategy.

• Education:
• PhD in Finance, University of Rochester
• Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Waterloo

Key Contributions:

• Examined how patent infringement allegations affect stock returns
• Explored cultural similarity's role in merger success
• Investigated real earnings management’s innovation impacts

His interdisciplinary approach integrates legal insights (e.g., SEC enforcement patterns) and labor market dynamics (e.g., managerial talent mobility). Current research interests include the intersection of board diversity and regulatory outcomes.