About
Rob Helf, CFA, is a Partner and Research Analyst at Fiduciary Management Inc. (FMI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he has been a key member of the firm's Portfolio Management Committee since 1998. His primary responsibilities include conducting fundamental equity research, portfolio strategy formulation, and contributing to investment decision-making across multiple equity strategies.
Helf's investment focus covers large-cap, small-cap, all-cap, international, and global equities, with an emphasis on value investing and deep, company-level analysis. He is particularly experienced in identifying businesses with strong market niches, recurring revenue, and attractive returns on invested capital, seeking opportunities across sectors with disciplined, risk-conscious methodologies.
He holds an MS in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS in Finance from the USC Marshall School of Business. Helf's distinguished career at FMI includes significant contributions to the firm's research capabilities and investment strategies, helping manage over $12 billion in assets for institutional and individual clients, and mentoring junior analysts in the investment research process.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiduciary Management Inc. | Analyst | Jan 1998 to Present | — |
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS, Finance
1992 — 1993
USC Marshall School of Business
BS, Finance
1986 — 1990
Skills & Expertise
Others at Fiduciary Management Inc. /wi/ (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Head Trader | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
D Dain Tofson | Partner, Research Analyst, and member of Portfolio Management Committee | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
M Matthew Sullivan | Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
| Partner | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| CEO, Chief Investment Officer | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
B Bladen Burns | Partner | Milwaukee, WI , United States |