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As director of equity management, Doug is responsible for directing the quantitative efforts of the Advantage Equity team and overseeing the respective research group. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor in 2002, he worked for Penn Street Advisors, Inc. the Penn Street Funds, The Vanguard Group, Rittenhouse Financial Services and CoreStates Investment Advisors. Doug holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and he is Chartered Market Technician. He is a member of the Financial Analysts of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Securities Association and the National Association of Business Economists. He earned his Bachelor of Science in finance from Penn State University and his M.S. in finance from Drexel University.

Ruairi is co-portfolio manager of the Advantage Equity team and provides research coverage on the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, and Health Care Services industries. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor in June 1998, Ruairi worked with PNC Bank’s affiliate, PFPC, at the company’s international offices in Dublin, Ireland. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Philadelphia. He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting and finance from University College Cork in Ireland and his master's degree in business administration from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

Mark is co-portfolio manager of the Advantage Equity team and provides research coverage on the Financial Services sector. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor in February 2003, Mark held positions with the Pennsylvania Trust Company, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Ryan, Beck & Co. and CoreStates Investment Advisors. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute. He received a B.S. in business administration and an M.S. in finance from Drexel University.

Steve is an equity analyst providing research coverage on companies within the retail, automotive, and leisure products industries in the Consumer Discretionary sector, as well as the Materials sector. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor in September 2006, Steve worked with Parker/Hunter Inc. and Prudential Financial. He received his M.B.A. in finance from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. Steve also attended the University of Pittsburgh for his undergraduate studies, where he received a B.A. in economics and business, as well as a certificate in accounting.

Paul is an equity analyst providing research coverage on companies within the Energy and Utilities sectors. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor in June 2006, Paul worked with Pitcairn Financial Services, General Accident Insurance and Alex Brown & Sons. He is a member of the Philadelphia Financial Analysts Society and the National Association of Petroleum Investment Analysts (NAPIA). He received his B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Loyola College in Baltimore.

Bill is an equity analyst providing research coverage on companies within the Information Technology sector. Prior to joining the firm in August 1984, Bill worked with Fidelity Bank and with a private consulting firm in Radnor, Pa. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and he is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Securities Association. Bill has a B.S. in business administration and an M.B.A. from the University of Delaware.

Joe is an equity analyst providing research coverage on companies in the Media, Gaming, and Lodging industries within the Consumer Discretionary Sector; Beverages, Household & Personal Products, and Foods industries within the Consumer Staples Sector; and the Telecommunications Sector. He began his investment career with the State of New Jersey Division of Investments, then joined New Jersey National Bank, First Pennsylvania Bank, and Merrill Lynch before joining the firm in September 1988. Joe holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration with concentrations in finance and marketing from Drexel University in 1978.

Mike is an equity analyst providing research coverage on companies within the industrial, managed care, restaurant, and tobacco industries. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor in July 2006, Mike worked with Weik Investments, Cypress Capital Management, LLC, the Philadelphia Investment Management Group and Koch Industries. He received his B.A. from Temple University and his M.B.A. from La Salle University, where he majored in finance.