Mark Riepe

Managing Director, Schwab Center for Financial Research
Education and Certifications
MBA, Finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business; B.A., Economics, University of Chicago

Mark Riepe, CFA, leads the Schwab Center for Financial Research, which provides individual investors with quality research on key topics, including markets, the economy, retirement, taxes, financial planning, equity ratings and portfolio management. He hosts Schwab's Financial Decoder podcast. 

Prior to joining Schwab in 1997, Mark spent seven years as vice president with Ibbotson Associates, a Chicago-based consulting firm, and four years at GNP Commodities, specializing in financial futures and options research. He has authored numerous studies that have appeared in publications including the Financial Analysts Journal and The Journal of Portfolio Management.