About
Garth Friesen is a Portfolio Manager at III Capital Management, based in Boca Raton, Florida, where he oversees multi-strategy hedge fund portfolios. In his current role, he is responsible for identifying and executing investment opportunities across fixed income, credit derivatives, options, and interest rate derivatives, with a particular focus on relative value and alternative investment strategies.
Throughout his career, Garth has demonstrated expertise in the management of fixed income and structured credit assets, including launching and overseeing III Capital's relative value credit funds. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer at III Capital Management for over two decades, following earlier positions as Director at UBS Investment Bank and Vice President at Merrill Lynch, establishing a track record in asset management and financial markets leadership.
Garth holds both a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Western University. He is recognized for his industry contributions, such as participating on the NY Federal Reserve Investor Advisory Committee and authoring resources for professional investors, reflecting deep expertise in capital markets, derivatives, and hedge fund management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iii Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2021 to Present | — |
| Iii Capital Management | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 1998 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Ubs | Director | Mar 1996 to Mar 1998 | — |
| Merrill Lynch | Vice President | Sep 1994 to Mar 1996 | — |
Education
Western University
Master of Business Administration, Finance
1992 — 1994
Western University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
1987 — 1990
Others at III Capital Management (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Chris Wren | Rates Trader | Delray Beach, FL , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Boca Raton, FL , United States | |
A Amit Gandhi | Principal and Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
G Gang Ning | Senior Quant Analyst, Rates Trading Desk | Boca Raton, FL , United States |
| Equity Derivatives Trader | New York, NY , United States | |
S Surya Kalia | Quantitative Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
W Wesley W | Quantitative Researcher | Boca Raton, FL , United States |
| Quantitative Analyst | United States |
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