About
Daniel Schafer, CFA, is a Partner and Research Analyst at Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC, based in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, he is actively involved in the firm's investment research process, supporting the management of equity portfolios for institutional investors and other clients. Schafer is recognized for his expertise in equity analysis with a focus on growth at reasonable valuations strategies within small-cap, mid-cap, and all-cap U.S. equity markets.
He specializes in generating investment ideas and conducting rigorous fundamental analysis across various sectors within the U.S. equity universe, contributing to the firm's emphasis on discretionary equity portfolio management. Schafer regularly collaborates with other research analysts and portfolio managers, providing sector-focused insights for the firm's diversified client base, which includes pension funds, foundations, endowments, and collective investment trusts.
Prior to his tenure at Frontier Capital Management, Daniel Schafer gained industry experience at other investment management firms, further strengthening his analytical approach and sector expertise. He is a CFA charterholder, underscoring his credentials in investment research and portfolio analysis. Schafer's contributions have supported Frontier's track record and reputation as a leading boutique investment adviser in the Boston area.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Capital Management Co | Research Analyst | Sep 2014 to Present | — |
| Weatherbie Capital, LLC | Equity Research Summer Intern | Jun 2013 to Apr 2014 | — |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College | Student | Jan 2012 to Jan 2014 | — |
| HSH Nordbank | Controller | Sep 2009 to Aug 2012 | — |
| DFP GmbH | Auditor | Sep 2005 to Sep 2009 | — |
Education
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2012 — 2014
ASW
Others at Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (18)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D Drew Bennett | Vice President | Hingham, MA , United States |
| Research Analyst | Cambridge, MA , United States | |
| Partner, Vice-President | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Vice President | Needham, MA , United States | |
J Jason Wolff | President | Wilson, WY , United States |
| Research Analyst | Cambridge, MA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | |
N Nathan Hayman | Portfolio Manager | Lebanon, NH , United States |
| Vice President | Lexington, MA , United States | |
S Sarah Jankowski | Co-Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer | Boston, MA , United States |