Benjamin Karek

Benjamin Karek is a Research Analyst at Fiduciary Management, Inc. (FMI) in Milwaukee, WI, where he is responsible for fundamental equity research and investment analysis. His work at FMI centers on evaluating public equities, with a particular emphasis on value-oriented investment strategies across various sectors, applying rigorous financial and business analysis to identify long-term opportunities.

Prior to joining FMI in 2017, Benjamin served as a Field Artillery Officer in the US Army from 2010 to 2014, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills. He currently contributes to the community as Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair at Milwaukee College Prep School, aiding their financial planning and oversight.

Benjamin holds an MBA from Columbia Business School’s esteemed Value Investing Program, a BA with distinction in Arabic and Islamic Studies from the University of Michigan, and additional training in Modern Standard Arabic from the American University in Cairo. His cross-disciplinary expertise, spanning finance and international studies, informs his comprehensive approach to researching global and domestic equities, with a focus on disciplined value investing.