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Market Wrap
Over the last month, markets have been turbulent amid escalating tensions in Iran, with the VIX currently sitting around 25.…
Matthew J. KrajnaCo-Chief Investment Officer, Director of Equity Research, and Senior Portfolio Manager
Matt is a member of Nottingham’s Investment Policy Committee. He joined the firm in 2012 and is responsible for conducting investment research and contributing to the firm’s overall investment strategy. Additionally, Matt is also actively involved in the firm’s trading process. Matt has 10 years of experience at Nottingham. He graduated with degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Accounting Information Systems and an MBA from Canisius College, Buffalo. Matt earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2015.
Matt serves as President of the CFA Society of Buffalo and as a Canisius College Golden Griffin Fund Professional Mentor. He previously served as an adjunct professor at Niagara University, where he taught Applied Investment Management. Matt currently works part-time as an adjunct professor at the State University at Buffalo in the Jacobs School of Management, focusing on equity valuation analysis.
Timothy D. CalkinsCO-CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, DIRECTOR OF FIXED INCOME, AND SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Tim serves as a member of the Nottingham Investment Policy Committee. He brings over 19 years of investment experience to the team. Tim is responsible for corporate and municipal credit research & trading, as well as contributing to our economic outlook and interest rate expectations. He also leads our alternative investment research and custom allocations, with a focus on private credit and liquid alts. Tim’s membership and active participation with the Buffalo Angels group keeps him connected to the local start-up community.
Serving as a Golden Griffin Fund (GGF) mentor keeps Tim connected to Canisius College and its students. He currently serves as Membership Director for the CFA Society of Buffalo, and is a past board member of the CFA Society of Rochester, the John F. Wegman Fund, The Friends of The Rochester Public Library, The Greater Rochester Community of Churches (GRCC), and other WNY organizations.
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