Bob leads the FCF Advisors team and heads the Investment Committee as Chief Investment Officer. He joined us in 2020 from Donoghue Forlines, the Boston-based tactical investment firm, where he was President and Co-Chief Investment Officer. Bob co-founded JAForlines Global in 2009, an investment management company specializing in global tactical strategies. This business was acquired by W.E. Donoghue & Co in 2017 to create Donoghue Forlines.

Bob has also held senior positions with Tegean Capital, AsiaSource Capital and Goldman Sachs, where he was a Partner in charge of Cash Equities Trading and served as a member of Goldman’s equities division Risk and Global Trading Committees.

Bob has been featured on CNBC on network programs such as Power Lunch, Squawk Box, and ETF Edge. In his downtime Bob is an avid outdoorsman, spending his time skiing, hiking and fly-fishing.

Vince leads the research and development of firmwide investment strategies and is responsible for the portfolio management of our Active ETFs, SMAs, and Indices. He joined us in October 2017 as a Quantitative Analyst. 

Vince earned his Master of Science in Quantitative Methods and Modeling from Baruch College, and a Bachelor of Economics from the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. He is an active CFA Institute member. 

On weekends, Vince enjoys stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, playing soccer, and spending time with his family and friends. 

Derin manages our day-to-day operations and also acts as Chief Compliance Officer. He joined us in July 2017. Prior to joining, he performed various operations, compliance and internal control functions covering mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange traded funds.

Derin received his Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Economics from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Derin is a keen traveller, taking particular delight in exploring new cultures and cuisines. He splits his time between New York and Tel Aviv.

Simon contributes to the development and implementation of quantitative models and conducts statistical analysis on complex datasets. He is always on the lookout for investment opportunities and enjoys a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to solving investment problems.

He is presently pursuing a Master of Science in Operations Research at Columbia University and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Financial Technology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, graduating with first-class honors.

Simon is an outdoor enthusiast who relishes weekend getaways exploring nature around New York. He also has a passion for reading and is a dedicated lifelong learner.

Qiyue (Mary) Zhang assists director of research in developing investment risk models for firm-wide equity strategies. She is responsible for designing and maintaining performance and risk attribution reports as well. Additionally, she supports the team in preparing investment strategy materials for client presentations, ensuring the availability of essential resources to fulfill clients’ requests. She is also an active contributor to FCF Institute.  

Qiyue is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Financial Engineering at New York University. She specialized in Economics and Mathematics during her undergraduate study at Union College (NY) and graduated with highest honor.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Qiyue is a passionate music enthusiast with extensive experience in college choirs and ensembles. She also values holistic well-being and enjoys practicing yoga to enhance physical fitness.

Pei is a Portfolio Implementation Analyst at FCF Advisors, specializing in optimizing investment strategies. With a focus on maximizing transfer efficiency from model portfolios to actual investments, Pei excels in developing cutting-edge short-term trading models for improved market timing. She also provides valuable short-term trading signals to clients, enhancing their investment decisions. Pei’s expertise extends to alternative alpha research, where she explores tax alpha and contextual alpha, contributing to innovative strategies that benefit our clients.

Pei is pursuing her Master of Science in Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology from Boston University, and he holds a Bachelor’s degree with major in Statistics from Central South University and a Master’s degree with major in Financial Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shen Zhen).

Outside of her role, Pei Zhu is a multifaceted individual with a deep passion for music and the arts. She is a skilled singer, a graceful ballet dancer, and a talented pianist. Pei’s love for these artistic pursuits enriches her life, allowing her to find inspiration and balance beyond the world of finance.