Michael A. Ervolini

Michael Ervolini is a highly regarded writer and thought leader on the topics of fund management, behavioral finance, and decision making. Mike is the author of two books: “Skill Versus Luck – Taking The Guesswork Out Of Equity Fund Selection,” MIT Press, February 2026 and “Managing Equity Portfolios – A Behavioral Approach To Improving Skills And Investment Processes,” MIT Press, 2014. He has also written several chapters for investment handbooks, edited by Frank Fabozzi.

Mike has published numerous articles in academic and professional journals as well as industry trade magazines. He has been interviewed by a wide range of financial news outlets including: The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Barrons, Bloomberg News, Institutional Investor, Pensions & Investments (US), Investments & Pensions Europe, CIO Magazine, CFA Magazine, and Market Watch. Mike has over 40 years of experience in analytic software development and asset management. Mike co-founded and was CEO of two fin-tech companies: Cabot Investment Technologies, purchased by FactSet Research Systems, Inc. in 2021; and Charter Research Corporation LLC, purchased by Standard &Poor’s in 2003.

Earlier in his career, Mike served in a variety of asset management roles at AEW Capital Management, Inc. and a division of Legg Mason, Inc.

Mike earned an M. S. from The University of Pennsylvania and a B. A. from Rutgers University.