Jim Foster, CFA
Managing Director - Head of Strategy at Edge Capital Group- Claim this Profile
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Edge Capital Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director - Head of Strategy
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Jun 2021 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Reliance Trust Company an FIS Company
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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SVP, Chief Investment Officer
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May 2017 - Feb 2020
Greater Atlanta Area
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Waverly Advisors, LLC
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Client Consultant
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
Greater Atlanta Area -Ran business development and relationship management for Atlanta region -Member, Asset Allocation Committee -Member, Investment Committee
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Symphony Recruiting
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
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Advisor Group
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Investment Strategist
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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
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Morningstar
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Portfolio Manager
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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.
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Director of European Consulting
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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.
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Consultant
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Apr 2000 - Dec 2005
Greater Chicago Area
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Associate Director
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Dec 1998 - Mar 2000
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Associate
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1996 - 1998
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Education
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA, Finance -
Tufts University
BA, Political Science -
Bronxville, HS