Todd Griffith

Dr. Todd Griffith serves as Associate Professor of Finance and Graduate Program Director for the Master of Financial Economics (MFE) at Utah State University's Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Department of Economics and Finance. He directs both the MFE program and Financial Planning and Advising Programs, teaching graduate courses in financial economics and undergraduate finance courses.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Finance, University of Mississippi (2017)
• MS in Financial Economics, Utah State University (2012)
• BS in Economics, Utah State University (2011)

Dr. Griffith's research centers on empirical market microstructure, asset pricing, and banking, examining how market structure, regulatory changes, and real-world events impact price formation and liquidity. His work spans traditional finance domains and emerging areas like cryptocurrency, with publications in top journals including the Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Banking and Finance. He has authored 34 peer-reviewed publications analyzing phenomena from oil spill impacts to pandemic-induced market stress.

Recent publications reveal a strong focus on event-driven market reactions (airline disasters, oil spills, pandemics) and regulatory interventions (cryptocurrency policies, settlement cycles), demonstrating adaptability to evolving financial landscapes. His research consistently bridges theoretical finance with practical market implications.

His accolades include:

• Outstanding Graduate Mentor of the Year (2023)
• Teacher of the Year (2022)
• Faculty Researcher of the Year (2021)

As MFE Graduate Director since 2020, he has grown enrollment to 20 students per cohort with 100% placement at firms like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs. His Financial Planning program prepares students for the CFP exam through industry partnerships. With practical experience across sales (Security Networks), retail banking (Wells Fargo), insurance (Farmers Insurance), and investment banking (Royal Bank of Scotland), he integrates real-world insights into curriculum development and student mentorship.

Dr. Griffith leads program structures within the Department of Economics and Finance, connecting students to national financial professionals through undergraduate clubs while maintaining active research and teaching in core finance domains.