William Krantz

William L. Krantz, CFA, is a retired principal formerly with Boston Partners Asset Management in Los Angeles, California. In his principal role, he helped establish Boston Partners Asset Management in 1995 after leaving The Boston Company, and for over a decade he managed client portfolios for individuals, institutions, foundations, and endowment funds, with responsibilities spanning portfolio management, client service, and business development. His asset management expertise focused on a broad range of equity and fixed income securities, serving both institutional and high-net-worth clients across various sectors.

With a distinguished investment career spanning 36 years, Krantz worked at four investment advisory firms in downtown Los Angeles, holding senior portfolio management positions and contributing significantly to the investment community. He held leadership roles such as President of CFA Society Los Angeles (1985-86) and was honored with CFALA's Outstanding Lifetime Contribution award in 2005, reflecting his impact and commitment to professional standards.

Krantz earned both BS and MBA degrees from the University of Southern California and became a CFA charterholder in 1976. Renowned for his contributions to industry education, he served for many years as Co-Director and instructor of the USC/CFALA CFA Review Program, teaching portfolio management at all CFA program levels.