Dr. Richard Marston

Professor

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Biography

Richard C. Marston is the James R. F. Guy Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has a PhD and is a Rhodes Scholar who completed his undergraduate studies at Yale College and furthered his education at MIT and the University of Oxford. With over two decades of experience, Professor Marston has made significant contributions to the field of asset allocation, particularly through his role in the CIMA program sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute. He has been recognized with the Matthew R. McArthur Award for outstanding contributions to investment management. In 1999, he became the faculty director of the Wharton Executive Education's Private Wealth Management Program, which caters to ultra-high-net-worth investors. Throughout his career, Marston has shared his expertise by lecturing in the U.S. and in more than a dozen foreign countries. He is a prolific author, known for his works such as 'Portfolio Design: A Modern Approach to Asset Allocation.'

Research Interests

Experience

James R. F. Guy Professor Emeritus

— Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Emeritus faculty focusing on finance education and research.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.