Dr. Farrell is an Associate Professor of Finance and Economics at Florida Southern College and holds a doctorate in Economics from Florida State University as well as the CFA designation. Prior to joining Florida Southern College he was a senior quantitative analyst with the Florida State Board of Administration. He also worked in the brokerage industry for Merrill Lynch and TD Waterhouse. His research interests include behavioral investing, pension and labor studies as well as regional economics. Dr. Farrell recent publications include “Peer Effects Among Teachers: A Study of Retirement Investments,” in the Journal of Family and Economic Issues and “Revisiting the 15 Year Mortgage as an Investment,” in the Journal of Financial Planning. Dr. Farrell has completed economic impact studies for entities including LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Sun ‘n Fun, the Central Florida Development Council and Chapters Health System.