Dave Geisler

Dave Geisler is a Portfolio Manager and Analyst with Madison Investment Advisors in Middleton, WI, where he specializes in U.S. equity strategies, focusing primarily on the firm’s Disciplined Equity and Sustainable Equity portfolios. His current responsibilities include security selection, portfolio management, and rigorous research analysis, particularly emphasizing sustainability and ESG integration for institutional and retail clients.

Geisler has deep expertise in large-cap and mid-cap equity investing, and his sector coverage is broad, spanning industries integral to the sustainability theme and disciplined investment processes. Prior to joining Madison in 2019, he held portfolio manager roles at Lateef Investment Management and was the founder and portfolio manager at Corvara Capital, evidencing his leadership and skill in constructing equity portfolios; he also gained valuable experience at Artisan Partners and Cowen and Company.

He earned his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, with certificates in Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship, and a BA in Economics with highest distinction from UC San Diego, complemented by a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute. Notably, Dave Geisler has contributed to the launch and management of Madison’s Sustainable Equity Fund, advancing responsible investing solutions and demonstrating a commitment to innovation and performance in the asset management industry.