Mr. Barazi has more than 18 years of experience in portfolio modeling, construction and risk analysis. Prior to joining WP Global, he was a Senior Risk Advisor with the Northern Trust Bank focusing on providing risk management services and investment research to institutional clients. Prior to that he was at JP Morgan Fleming Asset Management where he advised institutional clients on strategic investment policy and optimal portfolio strategies. He also researched and developed investment manager ranking, selection and optimization systems. Mr. Barazi started his career as an actuary with the Wyatt Company and then CNA Financial. He holds a Master of Science degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago, a Master of Science degree in Statistics from DePaul University (with Distinction), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Illinois and has passed several actuarial exams.