David Puckett, CFA

David Puckett, CFA has a diverse range of work experience in the finance and investment industry. David currently serves as the VP of Investments at National Guardian Life Insurance Company since September 2020. Prior to this, they held the position of Managing Principal / Portfolio Manager at Allstate Investments, LLC from June 2001 to December 2019. In this role, they were a senior member of the team that invested $1.7 billion in leveraged middle market loans across various sectors. Before joining Allstate Investments, David worked as an Investment Officer at OneAmerica from May 1994 to May 2001, where they supported both public corporate and private placement portfolios. David also has prior experience as an Electrician's Mate 1st Class in the US Navy's Nuclear Power Program from October 1985 to September 1991.

David Puckett, CFA has a strong educational background in finance. David obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Ball State University's Miller College of Business from 1992 to 1994. David then pursued further education by completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Finance at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business from 1998 to 2001. In addition to their formal education, David Puckett has also obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute. The specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.