by Joel Crampton | Nov 22, 2022
Education:
B.S. – Tulane University (Mathematical Economics)
Experience:
Vanguard
Willis Towers Watson
Laura Symon Browne, CFP, ChFC
Executive Vice President – KCM
President – Buffalo Funds
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.
by Joel Crampton | Nov 20, 2022
Education:
B.A. – University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (Accounting)
Experience:
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
Arthur Andersen
Joe Neuberger, CPA
President & CEO
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.
by Joel Crampton | Feb 27, 2017
Education:
B.S. – St. Francis College
Experience:
Employers Reinsurance Corp
Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Butcher & Singer’s
General Electric Investment Corp
John C. Kornitzer
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.
by Joel Crampton | Feb 27, 2017
Education:
B.A. – University of Wisconsin – Madison (Finance)
Past Experience:
Strong Capital Management
Northern Capital Management
Dave Carlsen, CFA
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.
by Joel Crampton | Feb 28, 2017
Education:
M.B.A. – University of Wisconsin
B.A. – Baylor University
Past Experience:
Kellogg Asset Management
Waddell & Reed
Fidelity Investments
Doug Cartwright, CFA
Portfolio Manager
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.
