Jim Shay, CFP®

by JIKOmetrix Support | Feb 17, 2026

OUR TEAM

Education:
B.S.B – University of Kansas (Finance)
B.S.B – University of Kansas (Accounting)

Experience:
Merrill Lynch
UBS Financial Services

Jim Shay, CFP®

Portfolio Manager of Private Clients

Jim joined Kornitzer Capital Management in 2023 following previous roles in the wealth management industry at Merrill Lynch and UBS, both in the Kansas City Metro Area.

Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with Bachelor of Science in Business degrees in both Accounting and Finance from the University of Kansas. Currently, he is a candidate for the Level III CFA Exam. Jim supports the Private Wealth arm of Kornitzer Capital Management, and is based in
Mission, Kansas.

Jim resides in Overland Park, KS with his wife and three young children.

Years of Experience

Years at KCM

Conner Ensign, CFA

by JIKOmetrix Support | Feb 16, 2026

OUR TEAM

Education:
B.S. Liberty University

Past Experience:
American Century Investments

Conner Ensign, CFA

Portfolio Manager of Private Clients

Conner joined KCM in 2025 and has 7 years of professional investment experience. Prior to joining KCM he worked at American Century Investments as a Client Portfolio Management Analyst, among other roles.

At KCM, Conner manages portfolios in the Private Client Services Group.

Conner received a B.S. in Business Administration from Liberty University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.