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About
Derek Kellman, CFA, is an Investment Officer at Angeles Investments based in the Los Angeles area, where he partners with institutional clients to deliver customized investment solutions and portfolio oversight. In his role, he is responsible for asset allocation studies, manager selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring across multi-asset class mandates with a focus on risk management and alignment with client objectives. His expertise encompasses a broad range of asset classes including public equities, fixed income, private equity, credit, and alternatives, with a particular emphasis on portfolio construction and due diligence on third-party investment managers.
Prior to his current role, Derek advanced through several positions within Angeles Investments, originally joining as an Investment Associate before being promoted to Investment Officer. He previously served as an Associate Portfolio Manager at City National Rochdale, where he gained hands-on experience in portfolio management and client-facing investment advisory for high-net-worth and institutional clients. Over his career, he has been recognized for his analytical rigor and commitment to delivering tailored investment strategies in complex mandates spanning traditional and alternative investments.
Derek holds an MBA from Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management and a B.A. in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as additional studies at Moorpark College. He is a CFA charterholder, reflecting his professional expertise and dedication to the highest standards of investment analysis and fiduciary practice.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angeles Investments | Investment Officer | Dec 2021 to Present | — |
| Angeles Investments | Investment Associate | Jul 2020 to Dec 2021 | • Develop, implement, and oversee investment programs for a diverse set of institutional clients • Lead the firm's diverse recruiting initiatives |
| City National Rochdale | Associate Portfolio Manager | Jul 2017 to Apr 2019 | • Managed private client relationships by designing and rebalancing customized portfolios based on each client’s unique goals and objectives • Conducted asset allocation reviews and performance update... |
| Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Dec 2014 to Jun 2017 | • Managed over 5,000 client accounts; led a 4-person team in daily tracking and rebalancing of client portfolios • Voting member of the Investment Committee, presented and discussed investment ideas t... |
| Santa Ynez Chumash Tribe | Junior Portfolio Manager | Aug 2011 to Aug 2014 | • Supported the CIO in the management of assets that served the tribe’s economic development • Conducted due diligence across public and private managers and presented recommendations to the tribe's i... |
| Best Buy | Senior Sales Associate | Aug 2007 to Jun 2011 | — |
Education
Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 — 2020
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics
2010 — 2012
Moorpark Community College
2006 — 2010
Others at Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
L Leslie Kautz | Principal | Santa Monica, CA , United States |
| Principal and Chief Investment Officer | Santa Monica, CA , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
S Sandy S. | Senior Research Investment Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
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