University of California-San Diego

  • Theorizing Risk with Harry Markowitz

    By Staff Writer  |  January 1, 2009

    Harry Markowitz is best known for his pioneering work in Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). He evaluated the impact of things like asset risk, diversification, and...

  • Portrait of a Rookie

    By Ellen Uzelac  |  February 1, 2008

    At 23, rookie financial advisor Jonathan S. Israel already has his own branch office, a full-time assistant, a couple of bonuses under his belt and,...