Gerard O'Reilly is the Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Dimensional Fund Advisors, a global investment firm dedicated to applying academic research to practical investment solutions. With over two decades of experience in the financial industry, Gerard has been a driving force behind Dimensional's innovative investment strategies and research initiatives. His expertise encompasses multiple asset classes and investment styles, emphasizing the importance of personalized financial advice. Gerard's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the California Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics from Trinity College Dublin. His rigorous analytical skills and commitment to empirical data have led to groundbreaking approaches in the financial world.