Dr. Angel Carrete Rodriguez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Angel F. Carrete Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Finance at Concordia College. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University, an MBA from West Florida University, and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from ITESO. His primary research interest lies in information signaling within financial markets, particularly in the area of information asymmetry. This research addresses how differences in information among market participants can affect trading behaviors, stock price fluctuations, and investment strategies. Dr. Carrete also focuses on understanding the role of institutional investors in these dynamics. Prior to his academic career, he was a research associate at McKinnon Wealth Management from 2014 to 2017, where he conducted stock research and monitored portfolios to ensure they adhered to investment strategies. Dr. Carrete is dedicated to teaching practical financial theory and emphasizes the importance of critical analytical thinking in his classes. He strives to provide students with practical tools while ensuring a strong theoretical foundation. His teaching philosophy prioritizes making the material applicable to students’ lives to maximize retention and understanding.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

McKinnon Wealth Management • Moorhead, MN

Conducted stock research and prepared individual portfolio assessments while monitoring portfolios to ensure adherence to investment strategies.

Requirements for Concordia College

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:4
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:100
Overall
Required:100
Prerequisites
Four years of English Three years of Mathematics Three years of Science Three years of Social Studies
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Official High School Transcripts
  • International Student Financial Affidavit (ISFA)
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

General admission requirements apply to Department of Religion, Computer Science, Management, Accounting, Academic Studies, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Law and Entrepreneurship, and Business.