A. SEDDIK MEZIANI is a Professor of Finance and Economics at Montclair State University, USA. He earned a Ph.D. in Managerial Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA in Finance and International Business from New York University. Prior to his current position, he worked in the Research Departments of TIAA- CREF and Standard & Poor's. Alongside consulting, he maintains professional affiliations with academic and business associations, such as PRMIA and the NYC-Area Chapter of QWAFAFEW. He is a frequent guest speaker at ETF conferences.