Jeff Schollaert

Jeff Schollaert, CFA, serves as a Senior Equity Analyst at Adams Funds since September 2015, where responsibilities include leading coverage of Financials, REITs, and Materials for closed-end funds ADX and PEO, achieving annual outperformance against benchmarks. In addition, Jeff holds the position of Advisory Board Member at Vuma Biofuels, focusing on transforming agricultural waste into sustainable energy. As an Adjunct Professor in the Finance Department at Loyola University Maryland, Jeff teaches both undergraduate and graduate Portfolio Management courses. Previously, Jeff worked as a Co-Portfolio Manager at Wilmington Trust, where a Mid-Cap Growth Fund earned consistent high ratings from Morningstar, and held senior analyst roles at American Capital and Wachovia, covering various financial sectors. Jeff's academic background includes an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland and a BA in Mathematics from Colgate University.