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About
Max Skirkanich is a Research Analyst at Davenport & Company LLC, having joined the firm in 2024. Based in Virginia, he is responsible for conducting in-depth research and providing actionable investment insights for the firm's asset management division, with coverage that includes specific sectors such as industrials.
Before joining Davenport & Company, Max served as both Sector Lead Analyst and Sector Analyst for Industrials at Virginia Tech SEED, where he led due diligence and analysis on publicly traded companies within the industrials space from 2022 to 2024. His expertise includes equity research and fundamental analysis focused on the industrials sector, drawing on experience in modeling, valuation, and portfolio decision-making.
Max holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech, where he developed strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with a curriculum focused on preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. His early career includes significant contributions to student-managed investment portfolios, particularly in the industrials asset class, reinforcing his sector expertise and commitment to the investment profession.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport & Company LLC | Research Analyst | Jul 2024 to Present | — |
| Virginia Tech SEED | Industrials Sector Lead Analyst | May 2023 to May 2024 | Lead a team of three analysts in managing over $400 thousand of SEED's portfolio |
| Virginia Tech SEED | Industrials Sector Analyst | Dec 2022 to May 2024 | - Assist in managing $5 million student-run portfolio with the goal of outperforming the S&P 500 index - Monitor current holdings, screen for potential investment opportunities, and create pitch decks... |
| Virginia Tech SEED | Analyst in Training | Mar 2022 to Dec 2022 | Assist in managing a $5 million student run portfolio with goal of outperforming the S&P 500 Index Training to be completed in December 2022 |
| Davenport & Company LLC | Equity Research and Asset Management Intern | Jun 2023 to Aug 2023 | — |
| MassMutual | Intern | May 2022 to Aug 2022 | Shadowing financial advisers to gain insight on the client facing side of business Assisting in back-office transactions to understand the business |
Education
Virginia Tech
Finance, Chartered Financial Analyst
2020 — 2024
Others at Davenport & Co. LLC (21)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Adam Bergman | SVP, Portfolio Manager | Virginia Beach, VA , United States |
 | Vice President Investments | Greensboro, NC , United States |
 | Senior Vice President- Investments | Richmond, VA , United States |
| Investment Associate | Richmond, VA , United States | |
 | Branch Manager, Vice President-Investments | Fredericksburg, VA , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Investments | Richmond, VA , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Investments | Richmond, VA , United States |
 | Vice President - Investments | Danville, VA , United States |
J Janet Mercadante | Senior Vice President - Investments | Virginia Beach, VA , United States |
 | Associate Vice President - Investments | Lynchburg, VA , United States |
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