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Will Gerken is the Real Estate Endowed Professor of Finance and Director of the Certificate in Financial Planning at the Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky. He is a CFA charterholder and serves as the principal contact for the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programs for both the BS and MSF programs.
His educational background:
- PhD in Finance, Michigan State University, 2009
- MBA, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004
- MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003
- Dual BS, West Virginia University, 2001
Dr. Gerken's research focuses on financial advisors, financial misconduct, and corporate governance. His work has been published in top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. He currently serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Corporate Finance.
His research has received recognition through best paper awards at leading international conferences and has been featured in prominent media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and NPR. Additionally, his work has been cited by the Securities Exchange Commission.
In addition to his research, Dr. Gerken is actively involved in academic leadership as the Director of the Certificate in Financial Planning and as the principal contact for the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programs.




