
About
John Archbold is a Portfolio Manager based in Philadelphia, PA, currently serving at Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. He is responsible for advisor and client support, education, and designing investment strategies tailored to financial outcomes, with a focus on elevating portfolio solutions for both advisors and high-net-worth investors. Archbold's career spans investment management roles including work with high-net-worth clients at Brinker Capital, several years in private credit and private equity at FS Investments, and earlier positions as a financial advisor and Regional Marketing Director at Hartford Funds.
His expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of asset classes, specifically concentrated in private credit, private equity, equities, and fixed income. Archbold's approach also includes advanced portfolio structuring with options strategies as overlays, especially relevant during periods of market volatility or inflationary environments. He prioritizes deploying systematic investment solutions and has made notable contributions to client education and improving advisor-client experiences.
Archbold is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), holding Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses, and is an active member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia and the CFA Institute. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Syracuse University. His commitment to advancing financial outcomes and investor education is reflected in his published investment insights and educational programming for clients and advisors in the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Capital Management Group | Associate Client Portfolio Manager | Feb 2019 to Feb 2020 | — | 
| Clark Capital Management Group | Client Portfolio Analyst | Feb 2018 to Feb 2019 | — | 
| Clark Capital Management Group | Internal Sales Manager | Jan 2017 to Feb 2018 | — | 
| Franklin Square Capital Partners | Sales Desk Manager | Jan 2016 to Jan 2017 | — | 
| Fs Investments | Internal Sales Consultant | Dec 2012 to Dec 2015 | — | 
| First Niagara Bank | Private Banker | Dec 2011 to Aug 2012 | — | 
| The Hartford | Regional Marketing Director | Apr 2008 to Apr 2010 | — | 
| The Hartford | Internal Wholesaler | Aug 2006 to Mar 2008 | — | 
| The Hartford | Sales Coordinator | Oct 2005 to Jul 2006 | — | 
Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
2001 — 2005
2017 Level III Candidate in the CFA Program
Others at Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. (13)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| DDavid Rights | EVP, Director of Research | Fort Washington, PA , United States | 
| Associate Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
| MMason 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 | |
| TThomas 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 |