David Rights
EVP, Director of Research at Clark Capital Management Group, Inc.
About
David Rights serves as Executive Vice President and Director of Research at Clark Capital Management Group, Inc., based in Fort Washington, PA. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment research initiatives and guiding portfolio strategy, with a focus on delivering comprehensive market insights across multiple asset classes.
His expertise centers on equity and fixed income research, contributing to the development of investment strategies covering U.S. equities, taxable and tax-free fixed income, as well as multi-asset portfolio management. As part of Clark Capital’s leadership team, David Rights plays a pivotal role in the firm's investment process, leveraging decades of experience in asset management and research-driven investing.
With a distinguished career in the investment industry, David Rights is recognized for his analytical rigor and industry insights. Although detailed educational and prior career information is limited in public sources, his longstanding tenure at Clark Capital highlights his commitment to advancing investment research and supporting effective portfolio construction for institutional and private clients.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. | EVP, Director of Research | Jan 2006 to Present | — |
| RTE Asset Management | President | Jan 1983 to Dec 2005 | RTE Asset Management was purchased by Clark Capital Management Group, Inc., effective 12/31/2005. RTE was a registered investment advisor serving institutional and individual investors. RTE's focus w... |
| Rightime Funds, Inc. | President | Jan 1985 to Jan 2000 | President and co-founder of family of mutual funds, incorporating highly quantitative portfolio modeling intended to reduce risk in down markets and increase returns over a market cycle. |
| RDL, Inc. | Treasurer and Secretary | Jan 1972 to Jan 1983 | Treasurer/Secretary, co-founder of electronics design and manufacturing company. Customers included US Army, Navy, NASA and prominent aerospace contractors. |
Education
Lehigh University
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
1963 — 1967
Others at Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | PM | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Associate Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
M Mason Wev | Senior Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Head of Fixed Income SMA, Senior Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Equity Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
T Thomas Duffy | Client Portfolio Manager | Princeton, NJ , United States |
 | Senior Portfolio Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Client Portfolio Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Associate Client Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Client Portfolio Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |