CFA Society New York
Leo Schmidt, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at River Eddy Capital Management since April 2016, where capital is managed for a select group of private investors with a focus on creating wealth through strategic asset allocation. Schmidt also serves as the Chair of the Institutional Asset Management Group at CFA Society New York, organizing biannual Market Outlook events and monthly Investment Roundtable discussions. Prior roles include Vice President Senior Equity Analyst at The Chubb Corporation, managing a $1.9 billion equity portfolio, and positions at Advent Capital Management, Nuveen Investments, Reich & Tang Asset Management, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Schmidt holds a BA in Economics and History from Columbia University and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business. In 2023, Schmidt was recognized as CFA Institute's Volunteer of the Year for the Americas.
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CFA Society New York
CFA Society New York—formerly New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA)—is a financial services forum and provider of professional education and career development to Wall Street. Founded in 1937 by value investing pioneer Benjamin Graham, CFA Society New York is a not-for-profit corporation and the largest CFA Institute affiliate in North America. In addition to delivering more than 200 events a year for nearly 9,000 members, CFA Society New York is responsible for preparing hundreds of candidates in the New York metropolitan area for the Chartered Financial Analyst® exam. CFA Society New York is committed to promoting best practices and fiduciary responsibility in finance.