Rich Hodde

Rich Hodde is a partner at WEDGE Capital Management LLP in Charlotte, NC, where he has played a significant leadership role, including serving as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Managing Partner in the past. At WEDGE, he is engaged in the management and strategic direction of the firm, which specializes in value equity and fixed income investment strategies. His responsibilities span portfolio oversight, firm governance, and supporting the execution of the firm's value-oriented investment philosophy in institutional asset management.

WEDGE Capital Management is recognized for its expertise in value investing across a range of asset classes, including Large Cap Value, Small Cap Value, Mid Cap Value, Micro Cap Value, and Quantitative Equity, as well as Fixed Income markets. Rich Hodde has contributed to the firm's reputation for disciplined research, market analysis, and long-term client stewardship, supporting strategies that address broad institutional client needs. While the firm’s product breadth is wide, Hodde’s primary focus aligns with the firm's core competency in value equity and institutional-grade fixed income sectors.

Details on Rich Hodde's early career and educational credentials are not publicly available in major directories or the firm's leadership listings. However, his longstanding partnership and executive roles at WEDGE Capital Management, a firm with over $7.6 billion in assets under management as of 2024, underscore his expertise and influence within the US institutional investment landscape. He is widely respected for his contributions to advancing WEDGE’s offerings and maintaining its commitment to high standards in client service and asset stewardship.