KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Trading Team
- Equity Trader
- Equity Trader / Marketing & Distribution
Aaron joined KCM in 2022 after graduating from the University of Saint Mary with a B.S. in Mathematics. While there, Aaron traded equity options for his university's trading team.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
- in 2002 As the Chief Financial Officer
Barry joined KCM in 2002 as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the firm, he was with KPMG Peat Marwick for over 18 years, attaining the level of Senior Manager, before leaving in 2001 to take a similar position with Mock & Dakan P.C.
Barry received a B.S. in Accounting from Kansas State University, and he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Job Titles:
- Member of the Trading Team
- Equity & Fixed Income Trader
Brett joined KCM in 2022 and has 28 years of trading experience across multiple products. From 1995-2007 Brett traded equities for several large banks in NY including PaineWebber, JP Morgan, and UBS. From 2007-2014 he worked at CNBS, LLC as Managing Director, Brokerage Services & Trading, where he focused on Agencies, Mortgages, Treasuries and Munis. From 2014-2022 he worked at Waddell & Reed as a Fixed Income Trader, concentrating on the High Yield Bond and Bank Loan markets.
Brett holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY.
Brian joined KCM in 2021 and has 38 years of professional investment experience. From 2010 to 2021, Brian was with Prudent Money Financial Services. Prior to 2010, Brian held various portfolio management positions with Precept Capital, Echelon, AIG, John McStay Investment Counsel, and USAA.
Brian received a Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance from the University of Texas - Austin and an MBA from the University of Texas - San Antonio. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager of Private Clients
Chris joined KCM in 2011 as a research analyst and has 14 years of professional investment experience. From 2009 to 2011, Chris worked at Nakoma Capital Management as an Equity Research Analyst. In 2008, Chris worked at Victory Capital Management as an Equity Analyst Intern.
At KCM, Chris manages portfolios in the Private Client Services Group.
Chris received a B.S. in Finance from Santa Clara University and an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Job Titles:
- Head of Sales and Marketing
- Member of the Trading Team
Christopher joined the Buffalo Funds in 2018 and has 14 years of experience in the financial services industry.
From 2014 to 2018, he was a sales consultant at Invesco where he strategically partnered with financial advisors to help them grow their practice by providing timely investment ideas. He was a Commercial Insurance Producer at IMA Financial Group from 2011 to 2013 and at Arthur J. Gallagher from 2009 to 2011.
At the Buffalo Funds, Christopher works with investment consultant relations, key account management, institutional distribution and client service. His main goal is to partner with advisors to bring business building ideas and provide unparalleled customer support to their business, always striving to make it easy and reliable to work with the entire Buffalo Funds investment team.
Christopher received an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.S.F.A. from Southern Methodist University. He also holds licenses for the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager
- in 2008 As a Research Analyst
Craig joined KCM in 2008 as a research analyst and has 21 years of professional investment experience. From 2005 to 2007, Craig worked at A.G. Edwards as a Senior Associate Analyst. From 2002 to 2005, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus as an Associate Equity Research Analyst.
At KCM, Craig works with equity portfolios.
Craig received a B.S. from Kansas State University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Kansas. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager
- in 2004 As a Portfolio Manager
Dave joined KCM in 2004 as a portfolio manager and has 31 years of professional investment experience. From 2000 to 2004, Dave worked at Strong Capital Management as a Senior Equity Research Analyst. From 1992 to 2000, he worked at Northern Capital Management as an Investment Analyst.
At KCM, Dave works with growth equity portfolios, and his focus is on companies in all market sectors, with competitive advantages and durable growth opportunities derived from innovation.
Dave received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager
- in 2013 As an Equity Research Analyst
Doug joined KCM in 2013 as an equity research analyst and has 17 years of professional investment experience. From 2009 to 2013, Doug worked at Kellogg Asset Management as an Equity Analyst. From 2006 to 2008, he worked at Waddell & Reed as a High Yield Analyst. From 2001 to 2004, Doug worked at Fidelity Investments as a Service Trader.
At KCM, Doug works with equity portfolios.
Doug received a B.A. from Baylor University and an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Fred Coats - Chief Compliance Officer
Job Titles:
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Chief Compliance Officer Fred joined KCM in 2015 and has 30 years of law experience. From 1993 to 2015, Fred was in private law practice, with focus areas including civil litigation, federal administrative law, and securities law arbitration and litigation.
Fred received a B.A. in English/Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Trading Team
- Fixed Income Trader
Janet joined KCM in 2015 and has 27 years of professional investment experience. From 1997 to 2015, she worked at Fountain Capital Management as a Trader. From 1995 to 1997, Janet worked at Hampshire Asset Management as the Office Manager. From 1987 to 1995, she worked at UMB Bank as an Investment Administrator.
At KCM, Janet heads fixed income trading.
Jeff joined KCM in 2002 and has 26 years of professional investment experience. From 1997 to 2001, Jeff worked at Koch Industries in Convertible Arbitrage and as a Money Markets Trader.
At KCM, Jeff works with fixed income and equity portfolios, and his focus areas include communications, energy, and financial sector.
Jeff received a B.S. from Kansas State University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Jeff joined KCM in 2002 and has 36 years of professional investment experience. From 1997 to 2002, Jeff worked at BancOne Investment Advisors as a Fixed Income Analyst. From 1992 to 1997, he worked at Anthem as a Fixed Income Analyst. From 1987 to 1992, Jeff worked at Duff & Phelps as a Co-portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst.
At KCM, Jeff works with both equity and fixed income portfolios, and his focus areas include media, consumer staples, and industrials.
Jeff received a B.B.A. from the University of Toledo and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Leadership Team
- President
Joe Neuberger is President and CEO of Kornitzer Capital Management and has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his current role, Joe is responsible for the day to day management and long term growth strategy for Kornitzer Capital Management. Prior to joining Kornitzer, Joe spent the past 28 years at U.S. Bank Global Fund Services. Joe was President of U.S. Bank Global Fund Services the past 6 years and held various leadership positions overseeing a number of business lines during his tenure. Prior to U.S. Bank, Joe spent 10 years with Arthur Andersen where he served as a Tax Manager in the Capital Market Group.
Joe received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American and Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Joe has also served on a number of mutual fund boards over the past 28 years.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Founder - KCM, Buffalo Funds / Portfolio Manager
John C. Kornitzer is the Founder of Kornitzer Capital Management (KCM) and the Buffalo Funds, KCM's mutual fund group. He also serves as a Portfolio Manager working with equity and fixed income portfolios.
Prior to founding KCM, Mr. Kornitzer was Vice President of Investments for Employers Reinsurance Corp (ERC). He joined ERC in 1978, and managed assets for the company through acquisitions by Getty Oil, Texaco and finally General Electric Investment Corporation (GEIC), where he ran investment portfolios for ERC and GEIC until founding KCM in 1989. Kornitzer's extensive experience also includes 11 years on Wall Street; seven years for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and four years as Vice President and managing partner of Butcher & Singer's New York region.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager of Private Clients
John joined KCM in 2005 and has 40 years of professional investment experience. Prior to joining KCM he worked at Tom Johnson Investments as a portfolio manager and equity research analyst.
At KCM, John manages portfolios in the Private Client Services Group.
John received a B.A. in Business Administration from Midwestern State University and an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Years of Experience
Years at KCM
Josh joined KCM in 2008 and has 18 years of professional investment experience. From 2005 to 2008, he worked at UMB Bank as an Equity Analyst.
At KCM, Josh works with equity portfolios.
Josh received a B.S. from the University of Missouri - Columbia and an M.B.A. from the University of Missouri - Columbia. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Ken joined KCM in 2020 as a portfolio manager and has 30 years of professional investment experience. Ken's previous positions have included roles as healthcare investment advisor at Friess Associates, Managing Director at SunTrust Robinson, George K. Baum & Company, and Hambrecht & Quist, as well as Principal for Montgomery Securities.
At KCM, Ken works with growth equity portfolios, and his focus is on companies in all market sectors, with additional expertise in the healthcare sector.
Ken received a B.S. in Finance from Kansas State University.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Manager of Private Clients
Kent joined KCM in 1991 and has 41 years of professional investment experience. At KCM, Kent's past roles included President of the Buffalo Funds, Portfolio Manager for various funds, institutions, and private clients, and investment analyst. From 1982 to 1991, Kent worked at Waddell & Reed as a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst.
At KCM, Kent currently works with individuals and institutions through Kornitzer Private Client Services, managing both equity and fixed income portfolios. Kent's roles include portfolio management, investment analysis, and relationship management.
Kent received a B.S. from Kansas State University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
Laura Symon Browne, CFP®, ChFC®, Executive Vice President of KCM and President of the Buffalo Funds, has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Over the last 24 years, Ms. Symon Browne served as a Principal at Vanguard, the world's second largest investment firm. She held various senior leadership roles including leading Vanguard's Broker Dealer Home Office Sales, Business Development Group Sales, and Arizona Retail operations. Prior to Vanguard, Ms. Symon Browne was a Consultant with Willis Towers Watson, one of the world's largest HR and actuarial consulting firms.
Ms. Symon Browne earned her B.S. cum laude in Mathematical Economics from Tulane University. She also holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Financial Consultant® certifications.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager of Private Clients
Matt joined KCM in 2021 and has 16 years of professional investment experience. Prior to joining KCM he was with RubinBrown Advisors working with private clients and American Century Investments working with institutional clients.
At KCM, Matt manages portfolios in the Private Client Services Group.
Matt received a B.A. from the University of Iowa and an M.B.A. from Rockhurst University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Years of Experience
Years at KCM
Job Titles:
- Investment Research Analyst
Michael joined KCM in 2018 and has 31 years of professional investment experience. From 2013 to 2018, Michael was a consultant specializing in helping startup companies raise funding and execute. From 2010 to 2013, he worked at Great Plains Trust Company as an Account Executive, and from 2005 to 2010, Michael worked at Sterneck Capital Management as a Portfolio Manager. From 1992 to 2004, Michael was based in New York City and worked at a variety of Wall Street firms, including Sanford C. Bernstein & Company in Institutional Equity Research Sales, Cantor Fitzgerald as a Municipal Bond Trader, Derivex as its President, and E Commerce Group as its Controller/CFO.
At KCM, Michael researches and analyzes new investment opportunities, while maintaining accurate data on existing investments, for our Private Client and Institutional Investment teams.
Michael received a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Nicole was with KCM from 2000 - 2002 then rejoined in 2004 and has 23 years of professional investment experience.
At KCM, Nicole works with equity portfolios, and previous focus areas have included pharmaceuticals, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology. Her current focus is on European equity securities.
Nicole received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. from Columbia University, and an M.B.A. from INSEAD. She also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Pat joined KCM in 2021 and has 16 years of professional investment experience. Prior to joining the firm, Pat was a portfolio manager at FS Investments and Chiron Investment Management and held various financial roles at Waddell & Reed.
Pat received a Bachelors in Electronics and Communications from Karnatak University in India, a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Texas - Dallas, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager of Private Clients
Pat joined KCM in 2013 and has 27 years of professional investment experience. Prior to joining KCM he worked at Wealth Management Advisors as a portfolio manager.
At KCM, Pat manages portfolios in the Private Client Services Group.
Pat received a B.A. in Business Administration from Emporia State University and an M.B.A. from Rockhurst University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Years of Experience
Years at KCM
Paul joined KCM in 2002 and has 26 years of professional investment experience. Previously Paul worked at Antares Capital as an associate and at LaSalle National Bank as an analyst.
At KCM, Paul works with equity and fixed income portfolios.
Paul received a B.S. from the University of Iowa. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Trading Team
- Director, National Accounts Scott
- National Account Manager & Consultant Relations
Director, National Accounts Scott joined KCM in 2011 and has 25 years of experience. From 2006 to 2011, he worked at DeMarche Associates as a Key Account Manager. From 1998 to 2003, Scott worked at Waddell & Reed in Institutional Marketing & Client Service.
At KCM, Scott works with investment consultant relations, key account management, institutional distribution, and client service.
Scott received a B.S. from William Jewell College.
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Tim joined KCM in 2021 and has 27 years of professional investment experience. He has previously held a Senior Investment Analyst role at American Century Investments, Calamos Investments, and Perkins Investment Management, as well as Equity Research Analyst roles at Missouri Valley Partners and Bank of America Capital Management.
Tim received a B.S. in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri - Columbia and an MBA in Finance from Saint Louis University, and he also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Tori joined KCM in 2021 and has 8 years of professional investment experience. From 2016 to 2021, Tori worked at Commerce Bank as a Portfolio Manager.
Tori received a B.B.A. from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. She also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.