Royce is the Director of Research at the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio).  He is also the Portfolio Manager of the Large Cap Core Fund. Prior to his work at STRS Ohio, Royce was a Vice President in Wachovia's Capital Management Group. In addition to equities, Royce has worked in economic research, fixed income research, and trading.

Royce earned a BSBA in Finance from Ohio State University and an MBA in Finance from Case Western Reserve University.  He is also a CFA charter holder and a board member of the CFA Society of Columbus where he currently serves as President of the organization.

Student Investment Management (SIM) Course

The OSU Student Investment Management Program (SIM) combines traditional academic objectives with the practical demands of hands on investment management. The program offers the university a unique opportunity to deliver high quality practical education in an area of considerable interest to students and employers alike.