John Reese is the Founder and CEO of Validea. He is a pioneer in the online investment research arena who holds two U.S. patents in the area of automated stock analysis. Reese is recognized as an expert in the field of quantitative stock selection using the strategies of investing legends. He is also a renowned author of finance books and a columnist for a number of major publications, including Forbes, RealMoney.com, and Canada's Globe and Mail. In addition, Reese is a regular speaker at investment conferences across the country.