Dr. McDermott began his affiliation with Symmetry in 2005. He is a renowned scholar focused on the role of liquidity in financial markets. He has been published in numerous academic journals, including The Journal of Banking and Finance, The Journal of Financial Markets and The Journal of Futures Markets. Dr. McDermott received his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, his MBA from Columbia University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.