Chris Eckel
Portfolio and Performance Analyst at Geneva Capital Management LLC
About
Chris Eckel is a Portfolio & Performance Analyst at Geneva Capital Management LLC, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his current role, he serves on the Investment Operations Team, where he is primarily responsible for performance and GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards) verification as well as providing trade support to the Head Trader.
With over 20 years of financial industry experience, Eckel joined Geneva in 2013 following his tenure as an Investment Operations Specialist at BMO Harris Bank. While at Geneva, he contributes to the operational and analytical aspects of the firm's investment process, focusing on performance analytics and compliance. His expertise supports Geneva's growth equity strategies, though his focus remains on the performance and operational integrity of the investment process rather than direct equity research or sector specialization.
Chris Eckel holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, underscoring his strong regional and academic ties. His significant achievements lie in maintaining rigorous industry standards in performance reporting and compliance, which are crucial for institutional investment management and client retention.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Capital Management LLC | Portfolio and Performance Analyst | Mar 2013 to Present | — | 
| BMO Harris Bank (formerly M&I Bank) | Investment Operations Specialist | Oct 2005 to Nov 2012 | •  Supported fixed-income trading activities in the capital markets division by serving as a link between the traders, the sales-team and the various counterparties that engaged in the trading of secu... | 
Education
Marquette University Graduate School of Management
Master, Business Administration; Finance
2006 — 2009
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor, Business Administration; Finance
1998 — 2003
Others at Geneva Capital Management LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Equity Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| MMatthew Pistorio | Principal, Client Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | 
| SScott Priebe | Principal | Milwaukee, WI , United States |