Ardavan Mobasheri

Ardavan Mobasheri is a finance and economics professional with extensive experience in academia and the financial industry. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Richmond - Robins School of Business.23

Professional Background

Mobasheri currently holds the position of Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at ACIMA Private Wealth, where he oversees asset management, investment research, and strategy development.14 He has over 30 years of experience in financial markets and economic analysis.4

Academic Career

In addition to his role at the University of Richmond, Mobasheri has:

• Lectured in Economics, Finance, and Management at various institutions, including Fairfield University, Seton Hall University, and the City University of New York1
• Joined the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University in Spring 2020 as a Lecturer in Finance1
• Served as an adjunct faculty member in the Finance Area at George Mason University's Costello College of Business5

Previous Positions

Mobasheri's professional experience includes:

• Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist at American International Group (AIG)1
• Senior Economist and Head of Macro Strategy at Bear Stearns Asset Management1
• Equity portfolio management at Sanford C. Bernstein14

Education and Certifications

Ardavan Mobasheri holds several degrees and professional certifications:

• Pursued doctoral studies in Economics at the Graduate Center-City University of New York
• M.A. in Economics from Queens College
• M.S. in Financial Engineering from NYU
• B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University
• CFA charter holder
• Certified Financial Risk Manager1

Expertise and Contributions

Mobasheri is known for his expertise in:

• Macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
• Global economy and financial markets
• Investment strategy

He frequently speaks at industry and academic conferences on topics such as macroeconomic trends, inflation, emerging markets, and evolving financial markets.1 Mobasheri has also contributed to public discourse on economic issues, including economic nationalism in the United States.6