Andrew Schaffernoth

Andrew Schaffernoth is a Client Portfolio Manager and minority owner at Alta Capital Management LLC, based in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, he acts as an external representative and resource for Alta’s investment team, articulating the firm's quality growth investment philosophy and strategies to clients, prospects, and consultants while ensuring client perspectives are reflected internally. His focus areas center on U.S. and global equity strategies, including Large Cap, All Cap, SMID, Quality Dividend Growth, and Fundamental Global Equity portfolios, with a particular emphasis on fundamental bottom-up research and high-quality growth stocks across diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, and financials.

Mr. Schaffernoth began his financial services career in 1987 at First Union National Bank, later holding principal roles at Chesapeake Advisory Group, LLC, and senior sales positions at Strong Capital Management. He joined Alta Capital in 2006 and brings over three decades of industry experience in institutional client service, trust management, and portfolio strategy, recognized for his expertise in advising both institutional and private clients.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Trust and Investment Management from Campbell University and the Accredited Trust Financial Advisor (ATFA) designation. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Schaffernoth is active in numerous professional organizations and has contributed to advancing investment education, including supporting student investment initiatives at his alma mater.