Frank Galdi
Partner, Chief Risk Officer and Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Palisade Capital Management, LP
About
Frank Galdi is a partner, Chief Risk Officer, and Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Palisade Capital Management, LP, based in the New York metropolitan area. In his current role, he oversees both portfolio and enterprise risk management, focusing on identifying and mitigating investment risks across all strategies at the firm. His responsibilities include designing and implementing risk frameworks and analytics to support the firm's investment decision-making process, with particular emphasis on alternative investments, equities, and asset management.
With more than 20 years in the investment management industry, Frank brings deep expertise in buy-side risk management, portfolio analytics, and structured credit. Prior to joining Palisade, he held senior investment and risk management roles at New York Life and Bear Stearns, where he was involved with structured credit strategies and buy-side risk surveillance. His experience covers a broad range of asset classes, including alternative investments and structured finance products.
Frank holds an MBA in Finance from Pace University's Lubin School of Business, where he was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. He also earned a BA in Accounting from Pace University and is recognized for his leadership skills and problem-solving abilities in complex financial environments. Noteworthy contributions include developing risk management systems and fostering shared learning within the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade Capital Management | Partner, Chief Risk Officer and Deputy Chief Investment Officer | Apr 2014 to Present | — | 
| New York Life Insurance Company | Vice President and Head of Investments - Wealth Management | Jan 2011 to Apr 2014 | Head of Investments & Chairman of Investment Committee - Wealth Management Division | 
| New York Life Insurance Company | Vice President - Office of the Chief Investment Officer | Jul 2008 to Dec 2010 | Investment Officer for NYL Pension plans and Investment strategies offered through insurance products/Voting member of Fund Committee | 
| Bear Stearns & Co. | Managing Director and Principal - Asset Management | Jan 2000 to Jan 2008 | — | 
Education
Pace University
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Pace University
Bachelors, Accounting
Others at Palisade Capital Management, LP (11)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| BBill Lee | Partner, Senior Portfolio Manager, Convertible Strategies | Haworth, NJ , United States | 
| Managing Director, Head of Business Development | Fort Lee, NJ , United States | |
| Partner, Associate Portfolio Manager, Palisade Capital Management, L.L.C. | New York, NY , United States | |
| Vice President Business Development | Ann Arbor, MI , United States | |
| Senior Vice President of Research | Fort Lee, NJ , United States | |
| Assistant Vice President | New York, NY , United States | |
| KKyle Kavanaugh | Partner, Associate Portfolio Manager | Fort Lee, NJ , United States | 
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Fort Lee, NJ , United States | |
| MMitchell Leung | Senior Vice President | New York, NY , United States | 
| BBruce Deutsch | Managing Director | Armonk, NY , United States |