Root, Andrew Allen: - Andrew A. Root is an experienced academic and investment research professional. For the past twenty-eight years, Andrew has conducted Wall Street equity research, led teams of analysts, invested for hedge fund clients, and conducted academic research in the fields of corporate finance and governance. Andrew is a follower of Jesus, now spending most of his research time studying the role Christ-followers are intended to play in bringing life, peace, and growth to the real economy now. Andrew earned a Ph.D. in Finance and International Business from Old Dominion University, an MBA from Regent University, and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from McMaster University. Andrew is an Assistant Professor at Regent University, author, independent consultant, and executive coach. Previously, Andrew was a Division Director, Head of U.S. Equities, and member of the Board of Directors for Macquarie Capital USA. After nine years at Goldman Sachs (G.S.) Andrew co-founded the Redtail fund and was subsequently a partner at Alkeon Capital. In 2005, Andrew was the Wall Street Journal #1 stock picker for U.S. Semiconductors. In 1998, he led the Institutional Investor Magazine #1 global Paper and Forest Products research team. Andrew started his career at RBC Capital Markets in Toronto. He is married to Tara, his high school sweetheart, and together they have 4 children.