Arman Gokgol-Kline

Arman Gokgol-Kline is an Analyst and member of the investment management committee at Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb (RCG), based in New York, NY. He has been with the firm since 2002, where he plays a key role in overseeing the firm’s investment processes and managing client assets, including those of the Sequoia Fund. His responsibilities include deep fundamental research, idea sourcing, and long-term portfolio strategy, emphasizing qualitative business analysis and owner-oriented investing.

He began his career at Merrill Lynch, serving as an analyst in both Global Equity Research and Investment Management prior to his tenure at RCG. Throughout his time at Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb, Arman has focused on public equities, particularly within the financial services sector, where he has overseen investments in companies such as Credit Acceptance Corp. His research process prioritizes business quality and long-term value creation across industries, though financials have been a recurring area of focus.

Arman holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics and Biology from Colby College. He is recognized for his analytical rigor and commitment to fundamental value investing, and has contributed to the continuity and evolution of Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb’s investment philosophy over more than two decades.