Cindy Starke
Senior Portfolio Manager and Mutual Fund Mnger at Eulav Asset Management
About
Cindy Starke is a Senior Portfolio Manager at EULAV Asset Management based in New York, NY, where she has overseen multiple mutual funds since 2014. She manages the Value Line Income & Growth Fund, Larger Companies Focused Fund, Equity Advantage Fund, and Tactical Rotation Strategy, with principal responsibility for the day-to-day management of these portfolios. Her investment approach emphasizes a focused, high-conviction strategy targeting companies with sustainable earnings and revenue growth, primarily across mid- and large-cap equities.
Ms. Starke's investment expertise is concentrated in growth-oriented sectors including consumer discretionary, healthcare, and technology, where she seeks industry leaders with dominant market positions and strong global brands. She utilizes Value Line’s quantitative research and historic ranking system to identify companies expected to deliver superior long-term shareholder value, with a particular focus on firms projecting double-digit growth in earnings and revenue over multi-year periods.
Prior to joining EULAV Asset Management, she held portfolio manager and equity analyst roles at Spears Abacus Advisors, Barrett Associates, and was a founding portfolio manager for NewBridge Partners following her tenure with U.S. Trust Company’s equity team. Cindy Starke holds both an MBA in Finance and a BS in Business Administration from Fordham University, reflecting a strong foundation in advanced finance and business analysis.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| EULAV Asset Management | Senior Portfolio Manager and Mutual Fund Mnger | May 2014 to Present | — |
| EULAV Asset Management/Value Line Funds | Portfolio Manager | May 2014 to Aug 2025 | Portfolio Manager for the Value Line Larger Companies Focused Fund (VALLX) and the Value Line Income and Growth Fund (VALIX). |
| Spears Abacus Advisors LLC | Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst | Apr 2012 to Jan 2014 | — |
| Conative Capital Management | Equity Analyst and Consultant | Jan 2010 to Apr 2012 | — |
| Barrett Associates, Inc. | Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst and Managing Director | Jul 2007 to Jun 2009 | Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst on growth equity portfolios and mutual fund. |
| Victory Capital Management | Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst and Managing Director | Jun 2003 to Mar 2007 | Managed focused mid and large cap growth equity portfolios for institutions, mutual fund and high net worth clients. Member of the investment team responsible for all buy and sell decisions. Portfol... |
| NewBridge Partners, LLC | Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst and Managing Director | Mar 1999 to Jun 2003 | Founding partner in a mid and large cap growth equity investment management firm. We managed accounts for institutions, mutual fund and high net worth clients. (This is the same team I worked with a... |
| US Trust Co., Campbell Cowperthwait Division | Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst | Sep 1995 to Mar 1999 | Managed high quality mid and large cap growth equity portfolios for institutional, mutual fund and high net worth clients. Member of the investment team that grew assets from $400M to $7B through goo... |
Education
Fordham Gabelli School of Business
MBA, Finance
Fordham University
BS, Business Administration and Marketing
Fordham University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA