RMB’S HISTORY
Founded in 2005, RMB Capital is an independent, employee-owned firm that offers advisory services and investment solutions for a diverse range of clients. RMB manages more than $8.1 billion in assets (as of June 30, 2017) for individuals and families, family offices, and institutional investors.
Our asset management unit offers equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies run by highly experienced portfolio managers. Underpinning all that we do is a deep commitment to fundamental research, concentration within portfolios, and risk management.
For more information, please visit rmbcap.com.
PEOPLE
Dick founded RMB Capital in April 2005. He sets investment policy, oversees all portfolio management activity, and directs clients’ strategic asset allocations. Dick has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, focused in strategic asset allocation and portfolio management. Dick currently serves as a Director of the Burridge Center for Securities Analysis at the University of Colorado. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Colorado.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Walter joined RMB in 2010, bringing rich expertise in both investment management and operational leadership. Prior to joining RMB, he was Managing Director at Perot Investments from 2002 until 2009, responsible for managing investments in hedge funds, private equity funds, oil and gas partnerships, and real estate opportunity funds. From 1993 to 2003, he held several positions with Credit Agricole, including CEO and CIO of the Alternative Investment Products Group. At RMB, Walter is directly responsible for planning and implementing business strategies to meet the firm’s long-term goals. Walter graduated in 1990 from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in Economics. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the IronBridge Funds and The Community House in Hinsdale.
Chris has been with RMB since inception in 2005, as he was part of Dick Burridge’s team at UBS. He has been instrumental in developing and managing many areas of RMB’s investment process, including research, risk management, trading, and systems technology. As the Director of Asset Management, he oversees the equity, fixed income, and asset allocation/manager selection groups. He earned a BS in Finance with Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a MBA from the University of Chicago. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Chicago.
Laura joined RMB in January 2017 with 18 years of investment management experience, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Cupps Capital Management and, prior to that, as a Business Manager at Strong Capital Management. Before working in financial services, Laura was in account management in the advertising industry for Fortune 500 clients at BBDO, DDB Needham and Fallon McElligott. Laura earned her Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from Boston College.
When Todd joined RMB in 2011, he brought 13 years of experience in analyzing equity securities and managing portfolios for mutual funds, institutions, and separately managed accounts. Prior to RMB, Todd worked as an equity analyst in Chicago for Columbia Wanger Asset Management and Ariel Investments. While rooted in value investing, his investment philosophy has developed and grown over the years to more fully encompass a “growth at a reasonable price” style. Todd is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received a BA in Accounting and Finance and also a Master of Science in Finance. Todd was recognized with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter in 1999 and is currently a member of the CFA Society of Chicago.
Anton has been in the investment and risk management business since 1986, focusing on investment and portfolio management. He founded Mendon Capital in 1996 with a long/short and event-driven investment strategy focused exclusively on the financial services sector. Previously, he worked at RBC Dain Rauscher with an institutional sales trading role in the financial institutions group. Anton also spent 10 years at Chase Manhattan Bank, where he structured investment products utilizing hedge funds and also developed and applied financial risk strategies. Anton is often interviewed regarding his expertise in the financial services sector. He appears regularly as a guest on CNBC and Bloomberg, and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, The New York Times, Financial Times, Business Week, Investors’ Business Daily, Smart Money and others. Anton obtained an M.B.A. from Fordham University in 1988 and graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1986.
In his role, Raj works with the RMB management team to ensure the firm’s technology platform is aligned with our strategic vision. When he joined RMB in January 2015, he brought more than 15 years of experience in the investment management and financial services industry. In his previous roles, he served as the Managing Director and Global Head of Technology at Credit Agricole Alternative Asset Management, the Head of Enterprise Services for Calamos Investments, the Leader (Global) IT for Getco (now KCG), and the Chief Technology Officer for Rotella Capital Management. Raj earned his BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from Lawrence University.
Maher came to RMB with diverse experience in the financial industry. He previously held key leadership roles in corporate and fund accounting, investment analysis, and back-office operations. Maher received a BS in Accounting from Northeastern Illinois University and earned his MBA with a concentration in Finance from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. He began working in the investment management industry in 1992.
Prior to joining RMB in 2014, Krista spent more than 20 years at Ariel Investments in Chicago, most recently managing the institutional distribution efforts for the firm’s separately managed account and mutual fund offerings. In this capacity, she oversaw the marketing and client service efforts to consultants, corporate, public and Taft-Hartley pension plans, and defined contribution plans, as well as financial advisors and third-party distributors. Krista has a BBA in International Business and Marketing from Ohio University and has earned the CFP designation.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Lisa has accumulated more than thirteen years of professional experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining RMB in 2012, Lisa led the legal and compliance department of a managed account platform for private commodity pools. She previously held the position of Vice President and Counsel at Credit Agricole’s fund of hedge funds subsidiary. Lisa’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University, a certificate with honors in Paralegal Studies from Loyola University, and a Juris Doctoral degree from the DePaul University College of Law. Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois, Lisa is also a member of the Chicago Bar Association.
John joined RMB in June 2017, bringing more than 20 years of combined experience in the investment management and financial services industries. In his previous roles, John served as the Chief Compliance Officer at IronBridge Capital Management, L.P. and IronBridge Funds, Inc., Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Operations Principal at HVA Brokerage Services, LLC., and Operations Manager and Senior Compliance Officer at William M. Mercer Securities Corporation. John earned his BS in Finance and Business Law from Ohio University.
Prior to joining RMB in July 2016, Craig worked for Burnham Asset Management. His role focused on distribution of the firm’s mutual fund and hedge fund offerings, primarily targeting family offices, endowments, financial advisors, and Registered Investment Advisory firms. Craig has a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Craig has his Series 7 and 63 License and resides in New York City.
Denise has had a marketing and sales role for this family of funds since 1989, having worked at Burnham Asset Management since the firm’s inception that year and until she joined RMB in July 2016. She served on the Board of Directors of the Financial Planning Association’s New York Chapter from 1998 to 2003, holding positions that included Education Chairman, Public Awareness President, and Director – Allied Professionals. Prior to joining Burnham Asset, Denise worked for Drexel Burnham Lambert where she was a Corporate Vice President and Human Resources Manager for the Individual Investor and Investment Banking Division. She began her career at Goldman Sachs after graduating from St. John’s University in Jamaica, New York with a Bachelor of Science degree. Denise has her Series 7 and 63 Licenses and resides in New York City.