Jim Foster, CFA

Managing Director - Head of Strategy at Edge Capital Group
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(386) 825-5501
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Atlanta, GE

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Experience

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director - Head of Strategy
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • SVP, Chief Investment Officer
      • May 2017 - Feb 2020

      Greater Atlanta Area

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Client Consultant
      • Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

      Greater Atlanta Area -Ran business development and relationship management for Atlanta region -Member, Asset Allocation Committee -Member, Investment Committee

    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Principal
      • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President, Investment Strategist
      • Jun 2012 - Mar 2015

      Greater Atlanta Area -Built an entirely new strategist offering focused on investment insights and communications, portfolio management, and client support that did not previously exist. -Developed and manage a suite of communications pieces for the advisor network, including bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly research commentaries. -Created and manage a series of risk-based fund of fund models. -Work with individual advisors to enhance their portfolio offerings to clients. -Present regularly on… Show more -Built an entirely new strategist offering focused on investment insights and communications, portfolio management, and client support that did not previously exist. -Developed and manage a suite of communications pieces for the advisor network, including bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly research commentaries. -Created and manage a series of risk-based fund of fund models. -Work with individual advisors to enhance their portfolio offerings to clients. -Present regularly on conference calls and at conferences and meetings. Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Portfolio Manager
      • Mar 2009 - Jun 2012

      Chicago, IL -Managed an alternative strategies mutual fund utilizing hedge fund strategies in a 40-Act structure. -Co-managed series of wrap portfolios for large national RIA firm. Oversee manager selection and portfolio construction while also supporting sales efforts. -Co-managed controlled volatility fund of funds for an Italian-based client that placed in its category's top quintile for returns in 2010. -Developed due diligence product solution for non fund management clients looking to… Show more -Managed an alternative strategies mutual fund utilizing hedge fund strategies in a 40-Act structure. -Co-managed series of wrap portfolios for large national RIA firm. Oversee manager selection and portfolio construction while also supporting sales efforts. -Co-managed controlled volatility fund of funds for an Italian-based client that placed in its category's top quintile for returns in 2010. -Developed due diligence product solution for non fund management clients looking to offer their advisors a better, comprehensive fund selection and monitoring solution. Led efforts to better integrate US and European investment teams and operations. -Developed and managed large Asian-based client, including asset allocation, model portfolios and manager due diligence and fund selection.

    • Director of European Consulting
      • Jan 2006 - Mar 2009

      London, United Kingdom -Started the first international consulting office that generated $1mm in revenue annually in just 3 years. -Managed investment component of all client relationships across Europe. In charge of coordinating and executing deliverables for strategic relationships. -Hired and led a team of four investment professionals focused on asset allocation, line-up creation and manager due diligence, and fund monitoring. -Trained local European sales personnel how to best market and sell… Show more -Started the first international consulting office that generated $1mm in revenue annually in just 3 years. -Managed investment component of all client relationships across Europe. In charge of coordinating and executing deliverables for strategic relationships. -Hired and led a team of four investment professionals focused on asset allocation, line-up creation and manager due diligence, and fund monitoring. -Trained local European sales personnel how to best market and sell consulting services. -Presented regularly to boards, advisors, clients and prospects.

    • Consultant
      • Apr 2000 - Dec 2005

      Greater Chicago Area

    • Associate Director
      • Dec 1998 - Mar 2000

    • Associate
      • 1996 - 1998

Education

  • The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
    MBA, Finance
    1994 - 1996
  • Tufts University
    BA, Political Science
    1986 - 1990
  • Bronxville, HS
    1982 - 1986

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