Richard C. Butler
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Home: 773-***-****
Chicago, IL 60647
OVERVIEW
Senior Investment Professional with in-depth experience in the investment
management business. Strong capabilities in portfolio management and
market research techniques, developed across full market cycles.
Expertise in developing client investment strategies, ranging from public
fund managers to high net worth individuals. Skills have been proven
across a variety of business environments, including large global firms,
investment boutiques and family offices. Credentials include a University
of Chicago MBA - Finance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT CONSULTANT
2008 to 2010
Provided investment advice, primarily to individuals, on an ad hoc basis.
MIAMI CORPORATION, Chicago, IL
Miami Corporation is a private investment firm established in 1917 for
purposes of managing the investment of a prominent Chicago family.
Chief Investment Officer
2001 to 2006
Manage a portfolio of stocks, bonds and private equity partnerships
equivalent in size and composition to that of a mid-sized public investment
firm.
. Designed and implemented unique investment strategies for each of more
than 100 individual trusts with a goal of aligning the asset mix of
each with the investment goals of the beneficiary.
. Restructured the alternative investment portfolio by implementing a
strategy to systematically eliminate redundant managers with managers
focused on underinvested sectors.
. Implemented an education program designed to develop a basic knowledge
concerning investments for young family members with a goal of
establishing a common basis for ongoing dialogue.
Vice President, Investments
1999 to 2001
Recruited to establish a robust research effort and to enhance trading
functions to improve the capabilities of the investment department while
being groomed for transition into the position of Chief Investment Officer.
. Established Internet access to major research firms' databases,
greatly improving the depth, breadth and timeliness of information
supporting investment decision-making.
? Established relationships with the trading desks of Wall Street
and major Regional Firms.
ABN AMRO ASSET MANAGEMENT (USA) INC., Chicago, IL
ABN AMRO Asset Management is one of the legal entities through which ABN
AMRO Bank N.V.'s investment management activities are conducted in the U.S.
The Firm manages more than $150 billion in client assets including equity,
fixed income and short-term assets on a worldwide basis.
Senior Vice President/Portfolio Manager
1996 to 1999
Managed a $1.5 billion equity growth portfolio on behalf of high net worth
and institutional clients. As a member of the Investment Policy Committee
developed and backtested proprietary investment models with the overall
goal maximizing stock appreciation while maintaining investment style
characteristics.
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Senior Vice President/Portfolio Manager (Continued)
. Elevated performance of the portfolio into the top quartile style
group by transitioning from a pure quantitative model to a
quantitative screening model utilizing fundamental analyses.
. Enabled the Firm to opportunistically implement quantitative screening
strategies by developing and maintaining relationships with the most
respected Wall Street and Regional Brokerage Firm analysts.
THE CHICAGO CORPORATION, Chicago, IL
In 1996 the Chicago Corp. was a full service Midwest-based regional
investment banking firm that offered the full range of asset management,
corporate finance and floor execution services. The Company was acquired by
ABN AMRO in 1996.
Senior Vice President/Head Trader
1985 to 1996
Appointed to the position of Head Trader to support a strategic initiative
of rapidly growing assets under management by leveraging a quantitative
equity investment approach that had proven successful in generating above
average returns as a boutique offering of the Firm.
. Recruited and trained trading and support staff and established
trading policies and procedures for the unit within a four-month
period.
. Constructed and maintained four specialized client portfolios to
appeal to investors ranging from high net worth individuals to large
public pension funds and which resulted in growth in assets under
management from less than $250 million to more than $3 billion.
Vice President, Asset Management Group
1983 to 1985
Recruited to implement a proprietary quantitative growth investment model
with a goal of establishing the Company as a major regional competitor in
the asset management business.
. Gained access to state-of-the art transaction execution capabilities
as well as securities research expertise by developing relationships
with key Wall Street and regional research houses.
. Established the ability of the Company to compete on a costs-effective
basis by spearheading the selection and implementation of an in house
computer system that eliminated the transactional costs associated
with a time-sharing service.
EDUCATION
MBA - Finance, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
BA - International Studies, Williams College, Williamstown, MA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Former Advisory Committee Member, Securities Traders Association of Chicago
Former holder of Series 7 and Series 63
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