Nate Weisshaar
Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst - Equity Research at Motley Fool Asset Management LLC
About
Nate Weisshaar is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst specializing in equity research at Motley Fool Asset Management, based in Belle Haven, VA. He serves as Lead Portfolio Manager for the firm's Small-Cap Growth Fund (TMFS), where he focuses on international equities and banking stocks, leveraging his expertise to guide investment strategy and oversee portfolio selection in these areas.
Nate began his career at The Motley Fool, rising through roles as Senior Analyst and Advisor since 2007 and shifting to Motley Fool Asset Management in 2014 to take on leadership responsibilities in portfolio management and equity research. His deep background covers stock selection, portfolio construction, and analysis across sectors, with a particular emphasis on growth-oriented and international investment opportunities.
He holds a BS in Finance from the University of Arizona and is a CFA charterholder, demonstrating a high level of professional competency and ethical standards in investment management. Through his years at The Motley Fool and Motley Fool Asset Management, Nate has contributed significant insights to the investing industry, notably in the areas of small-cap growth, global equities, and financial sector analysis.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Fool Asset Management | Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst - Equity Research | Aug 2014 to Present | PM Responsibilities over separately managed accounts and three actively managed ETFs |
| The Motley Fool | Senior Analyst and Advisor | May 2011 to Jul 2014 | Discovering great investing opportunities for, educating, and helping UK Fools become better investors. |
| The Motley Fool | Senior Analyst | Sep 2007 to May 2011 | Research publicly traded companies to discover superior investment opportunities as well as writing educational content to help individuals become better investors. |
| Primal Fitness | Parkour Instructor | Feb 2008 to Mar 2011 | Instruct beginners on the fundamentals of movement and body control as well as developing the fitness necessary to enjoy parkour. |
| United Bankers' Bank | Financial Analyst and Consultant | Feb 2002 to Jul 2007 | Provided valuations for privately held bank stock for tax and estate planning purposes. Also created market studies for bank creation/expansion plans. |
Education
University of Arizona
BS, Finance
1998 — 2001
Skills & Expertise
Others at Motley Fool Asset Management LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Benjamin Wong | Investment Analyst | Washington, United States |
C Charly Travers | Portfolio Manager | Belle Haven, VA , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Vienna, VA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Washington, DC , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Washington, DC , United States | |
A Anthony Arsta | Chief Investment Officer | Denver, CO , United States |
S Shelby McFaddin | Investment Analyst | Alexandria, VA , United States |