David E. Linton is an author, economist, and former Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, where he taught Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. His first book, Foundations of Investment Management, has become a mainstay among aspiring professionals who want to bridge the gap between an academic understanding and the practical application of investment management strategies. Mr. Linton is currently a Senior Portfolio Manager at a leading financial technology firm where he shares responsibility for the management of both corporate and customer cash assets. Previously, he was the Director of Portfolio Construction and Manager Research at Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC. Prior to this, Mr. Linton was a Vice President and Portfolio Manager at PIMCO. Mr. Linton is a CFA(R) charterholder with a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
