Drew Bernstein is the Co-Chairman of MarcumAsia, initially co-founder of Bernstein & Pinchuk, a PCAOB registered accounting firm which has been providing SEC audit and advisory services to Chinese companies since 1983. The firm is a member of the Marcum Group and an affiliate of Marcum LLP, a leading U.S. accounting and advisory firm. The combined firm is one of the largest middle market accounting firms servicing China-based, US publicly traded companies. Bernstein is a distinguished expert with deep knowledge of the China and U.S. financial ecosystem with experience extending across Asia, Europe and Africa. Industry experience encompasses technology, education, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, pharmaceutical and real estate. Bernstein directs a global team, featuring highly trained PCAOB and SEC accounting experts and financial consultants working in New York City as well several offices across China. Additionally, Bernstein is respected as a valuable industry thought leader and news commentator. He has published articles for Forbes.com, CFO.com and China Daily and is often a resource to prominent new media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Reuters, The Financial Times, Barron’s, MarketWatch and more regarding Chinese IPOs, China’s economic growth, investment appetite, innovation trends, corporate governance, SEC regulations and more. Bernstein graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Accounting. Currently, he resides in New York City with his wife and children.