by JIKOmetrix Support | Feb 16, 2026
Education:
M.B.A. – University of Texas at Austin – McCombs School of Business
B.S. – University of Maryland – Robert H. Smith School of Business
Past Experience:
Nuance Investments
Bluestone Financial Advisors
Darren Schryer, CFA, CPA, CFP®
Portfolio Manager
Darren Schryer joined Kornitzer Capital Management, adviser to the Buffalo Funds, in 2026 and has professional investment industry experience since 2012. Most recently, Darren served as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Nuance Investments from 2022 to 2025, having held prior roles as an Associate Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst dating back to 2016. Previously, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Bluestone Financial Advisors.
At Buffalo, Darren is a Portfolio Manager for the Mid Cap Growth Fund.
Darren received a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Maryland and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst®, Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Financial Planner® designations.
by Joel Crampton | Jul 15, 2021
Education:
M.B.A. – University of Missouri – K.C.
B.S. – University of Missouri – Columbia
Experience:
Great Plains Trust Company
Country Club Financial Services
Nathan Soulis, CFA
Portfolio Manager of Private Clients
Nate joined KCM in 2021 and has 20 years of professional investment experience. From 2012 to 2021, Nate worked at Great Plains Trust Company as an Account Executive, and from 2003 to 2012 he worked at Country Club Financial Services as an Investment Officer.
Nate received a B.S. in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri — Columbia and an MBA from the University of Missouri — Kansas City, and he also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
by Joel Crampton | Mar 1, 2017
Education:
M.B.A. – University of Missouri – Columbia
B.S. – University of Missouri – Columbia
Experience:
UMB Bank
Josh West, CFA
Portfolio Manager
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.
