About
Zachary Q. Smith, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Altrius Capital Management, Inc., based in Austin, TX. As a member of the investment committee, he is responsible for conducting fundamental research, security analysis, and overseeing portfolio monitoring for the firm. His mandate includes developing investment strategies and evaluating equity and fixed income opportunities in both domestic and global markets, with a primary focus on dividend income and value-oriented investment approaches.
Mr. Smith joined Altrius in 2011 and has built extensive expertise in multi-asset portfolio construction, asset allocation, and macroeconomic analysis. He covers a broad array of sectors, including U.S. and international equities, income-producing securities, and value stocks, consistently prioritizing fundamental analysis and high-quality income generation for client portfolios.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from American University and a Master of Science in Political Theory from the London School of Economics and Political Science. As a CFA charterholder, Mr. Smith is recognized for his analytical acumen and commitment to disciplined, client-focused investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrius Capital Management, Inc. | Portfolio Manager | Nov 2014 to Present | >   Perform fundamental credit research and relative value assessments on an array of corporate bonds actively trading in the secondary market assessing the current leverage, debt schedule, covenant r... | 
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc., Political Theory
2008 — 2009
American University
BSBA, Finance, Economics
2004 — 2008