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Noel Blair
Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Congress Asset Management Co. /ma
About
Noel Blair, CFA, is Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Congress Asset Management in Boston, MA, where he serves as vice chair of the Small Cap Growth Investment Committee. In this capacity, he leads fundamental research and portfolio analysis, generating investment ideas and strategies for the Small Cap Growth portfolio and focusing on equities in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, and industrials.
Blair's responsibilities also include analyzing market trends, conducting rigorous security research, and contributing to asset allocation decisions, with an emphasis on alternative investments, equities, and fixed income. Since joining Congress Asset Management in 2001, he has advanced through roles in equity research and as a portfolio specialist, demonstrating expertise across a broad range of economic sectors and financial instruments.
He holds a degree in Animal Science from Cornell University and is a CFA charterholder, with active membership in the CFA Institute and CFA Society Boston. Blair is widely recognized for his analytical skills, deep market insight, and commitment to delivering long-term capital growth through concentrated, high-conviction portfolio management in the small-cap equities space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Asset Management | Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Jan 2021 to Present | — |
| Congress Asset Management | Vice President, Portfolio Specialist | Aug 2019 to Dec 2020 | — |
| Congress Asset Management | Portfolio Specialist | Oct 2017 to Aug 2019 | — |
| Congress Asset Management | Research Analyst | Mar 2001 to Oct 2017 | — |
Education
Cornell University
Animal Science
1996 — 2000
Boston Latin School
1990 — 1996
Others at Congress Asset Management Co. /ma (20)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Manager and Vice President | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Vice President, Client Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Vice President - Portfolio Manager | Wakefield, MA , United States |
 | Equity Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
J Jeff Kerrigan | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
J Joel Carpenter | Head Equity Trader | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Vice President - Portfolio Manager | Newton, MA , United States |
 | Equity Trader | Boston, MA , United States |
N Nicholas Koup | Equity Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Equity Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
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