About
David Falk is a Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management, based in New York, NY. He is responsible for managing fixed income and alternative credit strategies, including the Shelton Tactical Credit Fund, with a particular focus on sectors such as municipal bonds, high yield and investment grade corporate bonds, and preferred securities.
With over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, David Falk has built his career at notable institutions such as Cedar Ridge Partners, Bear Stearns, and Lazard Freres, primarily concentrating on the municipal securities market and broader credit opportunities. Before joining Shelton Capital Management in 2019 through its acquisition of Cedar Ridge Partners, Falk played a significant role in managing diversified credit and long/short portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and family offices.
Falk holds a Master of Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.A. from Northwestern University. He is recognized for his expertise in identifying undervalued, mispriced, and complex securities, as well as generating total returns through strategic sector allocation and security selection across the US credit markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Feb 2019 to Present | — | 
| Cedar Ridge Partners | Partner, Portfolio Manager and Director of Research | Aug 2009 to Jan 2019 | — | 
| Depfa First Albany Securities | Managing Director | Sep 2007 to Mar 2009 | — | 
| Bear Stearns & Co. | Managing Director, Principal | Feb 1994 to Jun 2007 | — | 
| Lazard | Senior Vice President, Manager of Municipal Research | Mar 1989 to Feb 1994 | — | 
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Masters, Real Estate, Regional Planning
1979 — 1981
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Urban Studies
1975 — 1979
Others at Shelton Capital Management (8)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Denver, CO , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| BBruce Kahn | Senior Portfolio Manager | Fairfield, CT , United States | 
| Equity Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| JJohn Harnisch | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | 
| Senior Fund Administration Analyst | Denver, CO , United States | |
| Fund Administration Analyst | Denver, CO , United States |