Blake Karls

Blake Karls, CFA has held various roles in the field of investments and media communications. Starting as an Investment Analyst at WoodTrust Asset Management in 2012, they later moved to Robert W. Baird & Co. as an Assistant Vice President focusing on Asset Manager Research. Continuing their career, Blake joined Artisan Partners in 2017 as part of the Credit Team in Investment Communications. Currently, they serve as a Director in Investments and Media Communications at Crescent Grove Advisors since November 2023.

Blake Karls, CFA holds a BS in Finance from Truman State University and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Blake is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certified by the CFA Institute.