Empirical Research Partners, a broker-dealer and investment adviser, was founded in 2002 with the aim of providing high-quality, in-depth research on a broad range of topics of interest to institutional investors. We are an independent research firm serving clients worldwide, including a majority of the largest investment organizations. Since its inception our firm has consistently been recognized as a top provider of research on portfolio strategy and quantitative topics by Institutional Investor and other organizations. Research is our only line of business and our relationships with clients are consultative in nature.