Robert graduated Pace University with a degree in Accounting. After graduating from Pace University, Robert worked at National Futures Association's New York office for 7 years as a compliance auditor. Together with several other staff member at NFA, Robert was responsible for developing and enhancing NFA's first audit software using laptop computers. Robert then moved on to Prudential Investments as a business administration manager in the mutual funds group. While working at Prudential Investments, Robert managed the performance presentation project that involved over 100 composites and 750 institutional accounts. These efforts resulted in Prudential Investments achieving compliance with the Association of Investment Management and Research's ("AIMR") Performance Presentation Standards. Robert was also responsible for training over 300 investment auditors at Prudential Insurance Company of America. The training involved a newly enacted framework for internal control developed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (also referred to as "COSO").