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About
Davis Heck, CFA, is a Senior Research Analyst at Calamos Investments based in Chicago, Illinois. In his current role, he specializes in conducting fundamental analysis of companies within the US consumer sector and plays a key part in the firm's equity and convertible investment research efforts. His work supports portfolio management by providing deep industry insights and investment recommendations focused on consumer-related equities and convertibles.
Heck has built his career at Calamos Investments, steadily advancing from Research Associate (2019–2022) to Research Analyst (2022–2024), and now Senior Research Analyst (2024–present). Throughout his tenure, he has developed recognized expertise in consumer sectors and demonstrated strong analytical capabilities in both traditional equities and convertible securities.
He earned his degree from Drake University and is a CFA charterholder, underscoring his commitment to high standards of professional excellence and investment analysis. Heck's analytical rigor and sector expertise have made him a valued member of Calamos Investments' research team, particularly in driving insights within the US consumer space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Investments | Senior Research Analyst | Jan 2024 to Present | •Perform fundamental equity and convertible bond analysis focusing on growth-oriented companies to support the firm's U.S. convertible and equity strategies including the Calamos Convertible Fund (CCV... |
| Calamos Investments | Research Analyst | Jan 2022 to Jan 2024 | • Assisted the senior analyst covering the consumer sectors for the firm's convertible and equity strategies.
• Built trade tickets for retail and institutional accounts with a high degree of accurac... |
| Calamos Investments | Research Associate | May 2019 to Jan 2022 | — |
| Ferguson Wellman Capital Management | Intern | May 2018 to May 2019 | •Developed a new emerging markets, developed markets, and U.S. core multi-factor model.
•Conducted research into the tobacco industry and the disruption of e-cigarettes.
•Built a foundational understa... |
Education
Drake University
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Vice President - Investment Consultant -RIA and BANKS | Denver, CO , United States |
 | Equity Trader | Naperville, IL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Oak Park, IL , United States |
D Doug Berman | Vice President - Senior Investment Consultant | Jupiter, FL , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Consultant | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Co-Chief Investment Officer, Senior Co-PM, Head of Alternatives and Co-Head of Convertibles | Chicago, IL , United States |
G Glen Ingalls | SVP and Co-Portfolio Manager | Oakland, CA , United States |
 | Research Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager | Naperville, IL , United States |
J Joe Mariano | SVP, Head of Global Trading and ETF Capital Markets | Naperville, IL , United States |
