Experience

CFA Society San Diego

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  San Diego, California, United States



GlobeFlex Capital

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Portfolio Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Greater San Diego Area Portfolio Manager responsible for US and International institutional equity strategies. Conduct fundamental and quantitative research including ESG focused initiatives. Meet with clients and consultants to review process and performance and actively participate in new business development.



Datum 9 Analytics

• United States
• Investment Management

• Co-Founder, Portfolio Manager & Director of Research

  • Mar 2016 - Jan 2020

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Recruited by former boss to lead team of William Blair alumni and launch a family office and hedge fund. Provided operational oversight for the firm, managing financial and middle-office functions as well as technology. Directed research efforts and served as portfolio manager and trader. • Developed a high performing team to design suite of proprietary quantitative models using R, Python, and FactSet. Directed architecture and construction of a state-of-the-art cloud-based data… Show more Recruited by former boss to lead team of William Blair alumni and launch a family office and hedge fund. Provided operational oversight for the firm, managing financial and middle-office functions as well as technology. Directed research efforts and served as portfolio manager and trader. • Developed a high performing team to design suite of proprietary quantitative models using R, Python, and FactSet. Directed architecture and construction of a state-of-the-art cloud-based data warehouse supporting a front-end research platform administered via Tableau. • Created strategies to guide research from high level conceptual ideas through proof of concept to production. Prioritized ongoing projects assessing practicality and feasibility as well as internal resource allocation. Directed and actively engaged in all areas of investment process, including alpha models, risk management, portfolio construction, and strategy. • Influenced new business development by actively engaging with consultant community and prospective direct investors. Constructed and delivered narrative to articulate investment philosophy and process. Maintained oversight for performance attribution, evaluation, and client reporting. Prepared quarterly client communications addressing performance, positioning, and outlook. Show less



William Blair

• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quantitative Strategy Analyst

  • 2007 - Mar 2016

  Chicago, Illinois (2007-2011, 2016), London, UK (2011-2015) • Established a quantitative framework for investment strategy which provided a top down view of sectors, countries, and styles to support institutional global equity strategies. Deliverables included visual collateral for internal and external use as well as interactive tools delivered through an online research platform. Implementation resulted in improved resource efficiency and research effectiveness, as well as tangible risk reduction across portfolios. • Provided thought leadership to… Show more • Established a quantitative framework for investment strategy which provided a top down view of sectors, countries, and styles to support institutional global equity strategies. Deliverables included visual collateral for internal and external use as well as interactive tools delivered through an online research platform. Implementation resulted in improved resource efficiency and research effectiveness, as well as tangible risk reduction across portfolios. • Provided thought leadership to support all external marketing and client communication supported by strategy framework as well as macro research and thematic projects on subjects such as commodities and ESG. Prepared annual global market outlook presentations which were delivered by CIO to 300+ clients. • Launched and co-managed two strategies: a systematic equity portfolio which was launched in 2011 with $25 million in AUM and a multi-asset portfolio which was also launched in 2011 with $50 million AUM.

• Equity Research Associate

  • 2004 - 2007

  Chicago, Illinois • Performed fundamental analysis on companies in the Financial and Consumer sectors supporting investment recommendations to institutional equity portfolio managers. Built and maintained forecast and valuation models, performed due diligence including company management meetings, and prepared recommendation reports. • Coordinated sector research teams and directed communication of research including quarterly presentations to the department. • Provided early research regarding the… Show more • Performed fundamental analysis on companies in the Financial and Consumer sectors supporting investment recommendations to institutional equity portfolio managers. Built and maintained forecast and valuation models, performed due diligence including company management meetings, and prepared recommendation reports. • Coordinated sector research teams and directed communication of research including quarterly presentations to the department. • Provided early research regarding the effectiveness and potential alpha generation from a suite of quantitative models still in their infancy. Enhanced research efficiency and effectiveness by developing new and creative ways to incorporate quantitative models into the investment process.

• Portfolio Associate - Fixed Income

  • 2001 - 2004

  Chicago, Illinois • Provided comprehensive client service to both institutional and high net worth clients acting as the point person for all day-to-day needs. • Contributed research for credits held in money market fund. • Provided research and recommendation on municipal bond offerings for taxable equity portfolio managers managing balanced portfolios. • Executed treasury, agency and municipal bond trades and managed post-trade middle office functions



Berthel Fisher Companies

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broker Relations Specialist

  • 2000 - 2001

  Marion, Iowa Liaised with national network of client advisors to assist and advise in all operational areas. Guided new advisors through the onboarding process.

• Trader

  • 1999 - 2000

  Marion, Iowa Provided all execution services for client advisors including equity, option and fixed income trades. Directed flows, provided allocations, and resolved post trade settlement issues as needed.