Philip Gibson

Dr. Philip Gibson is an Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Accreditation, and Professor of Finance at Winthrop University's College of Business and Technology. He also serves as Director of the Certified Financial Planning program. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from Texas Tech University (2012) and a summa cum laude degree from Prairie View A & M University.

His research focuses on mutual fund performance, asset management, and household-investment advisor relationships. He has explored topics like financial literacy, retirement planning, and the impact of advisors during market crises (e.g., the 2020 pandemic crash). His work also addresses aging populations, including life insurance dynamics among seniors and retirement happiness metrics.

Key research trends include behavioral finance, advisor-client communication effectiveness, and the role of education at life stages. He has emphasized practical applications like improving financial capability to prevent poor borrowing choices.

Dr. Gibson holds no listed awards but has an active publication record with over 20 articles since 2012. He advises graduate programs and oversees accreditation processes at Winthrop. His professional interests extend to improving financial education curricula and addressing socioeconomic disparities in investment access.