Sebastian Purcell

About Sebastian Purcell

I’m an academic (professor) turned hedge fund manager. I founded 1.2 Capital, a hedge fund with multiple offerings, where I serve as both the CEO and CIO. I also serve as a Portfolio Manager at Alpha Zero Wealth Management.With respect to academics, I maintain affiliation with the State University of New York so that I can go explore the practical applications of my research.My research centers on ethics (analyzing ancient cultures for insights) and logic—which is largely formal mathematics. That’s why I’ve written a lot for Medium, where I recover the world’s ancient wisdom—from Stoicism and Buddhism to Aztec and Mayan philosophy—on happiness.I\'ve been fortunate enough to receive some awards for this work. These include the American Philosophical Association’s prize for best essay, and funding by the NEH, the NEA, the Nuala Drescher Program, and the Templeton Religious Trust. Media coverage for my work has appeared in various outlets, including the BBC and Time magazine. I also try to make my work readable for public audiences, so you can find it on venues as diverse as Business Insider, Medium, and Aeon.Compliance Notice:Alpha Zero, LLC is a registered investment adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes and is not offering advisory services or sales of securities. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Comments by viewers or recognitions are no guarantee of future investment outcomes and do not ensure that a viewer will experience a higher level of performance or results. Public comments posted on this site are not selected, amended, deleted, or sorted in any way. If applicable, certain editing of personal identifiable information and misinformation may be deleted.Our firm has provided content by third parties and/or linked sites within our posts, we believe that this content is reasonably reliable and does not contain untrue statements of material fact or materially misleading information. The third-party content may be dated.The opinions expressed herein are as of the date of publication and are subject to revision due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass.Insurance products and services are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed insurance agents. Registered Representative of The Leaders Group, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Experience

1. Portfolio Manager

   Alpha Zero

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Serve as a Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor at Alpha Zero Wealth, a registered investment advisory firm providing discretionary portfolio management and fiduciary wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families.Responsibilities include portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, and ongoing investment oversight, as well as advising clients on long-term financial objectives within a fiduciary framework. Work closely with clients to develop and implement tailored investment strategies aligned with their goals, risk tolerance, and evolving financial circumstances.

Education

• Boston College

  PhD, Philosophy

  2003 — 2011

• The University of Dallas

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, cum laude

  1998 — 2002

• Boston College

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Philosophy

  2003 — 2006