About — Cornell Capital Group

Our Philosophy

We believe that price is what you pay, and value is what you get.

Cornell Capital Group was founded on a simple premise: the best investment decisions are made at the intersection of rigorous academic research and practical market experience.

Intrinsic Value Over Market Sentiment

We use proprietary valuation models to assess what companies are truly worth. We don't chase trends, follow the crowd, or rely on algorithmic black boxes.

Research-Driven Conviction

Every investment decision is grounded in decades of published academic research — over 125 papers on asset pricing, valuation, and corporate finance.

Customized to You

No two clients are the same. We build portfolios aligned with your specific goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and tax situation.

Long-Term Discipline

We focus on compounding wealth over time through disciplined, fundamental investing — not short-term speculation or market timing.

What Sets Us Apart

Custodian

Your assets are held at Charles Schwab, one of the largest and most trusted financial institutions in the country. Full transparency, no lockups.

Conflicts

None. We are fiduciaries. Your interests come first.

Skin in the Game

We invest right alongside you. Our principals put their own money to work in the strategies we recommend — because we believe in what we do.

Access

Direct access to decision-makers. No layers, no call centers.

Research

Backed by 125+ published academic papers and decades of financial economics research.

Our Team

Three Perspectives. One Approach.

Shaun Cornell, CFA

President & Co-Founder

Shaun combines deep financial expertise with a unique creative perspective. As a CFA charterholder, he leads client relationships, portfolio management, and fundamental valuation strategies. He co-authored The Conceptual Foundations of Investing and brings an unconventional path to finance — having previously worked as a recording artist and professional touring musician. This creative background informs his ability to see patterns and opportunities others miss.

Bradford Cornell, PhD

Strategic Advisor

Bradford is an Emeritus Professor of Financial Economics at UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management, where he also taught at Caltech and USC. He holds a Master's in Statistics and PhD in Financial Economics from Stanford. With over 125 published articles on applied finance and asset pricing, and several authoritative books including Corporate Valuation and The Equity Risk Premium, he brings unparalleled academic rigor. He has served as Director and Vice-President of both the Western Finance Association and American Finance Association.

Andrew Cornell

Investment Advisor & Co-Founder

Andrew brings ten years of experience in real estate and finance to the firm. He specializes in value investing and applies technology and programming skills to investment analysis, building quantitative tools that complement the firm's fundamental approach. His technical capabilities enable CCG to process and analyze data at a scale that enhances every investment decision.

Published Work

The Conceptual Foundations of Investing

Co-authored by Shaun Cornell and Bradford Cornell, this book distills decades of academic research and practical experience into a framework for understanding how markets really work. It covers valuation, risk, behavioral finance, and the principles that guide every investment decision at CCG.

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The Conceptual Foundations of Investing by Bradford Cornell, Shaun Cornell, and Andrew Cornell

Built on Expertise,
Driven by Conviction