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Bernhard Koepp

Senior Portfolio Manager, M.D. at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC

New York, NY , United States

About

Bernhard Koepp is Senior Portfolio Manager and Managing Director at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, operating from New York, NY, following the firm's acquisition of C.J. Lawrence, where he previously served as CEO and Managing Member. At Apollon Wealth, he primarily manages investment portfolios and directs wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, continuing a tradition of proprietary research and personalized investment management developed at C.J. Lawrence.

With over 30 years of experience, Koepp specializes in portfolio management across U.S. equities and multi-asset strategies, emphasizing large-cap stocks, growth sectors, and tailored asset allocations for affluent and institutional clients. His leadership roles at C.J. Lawrence and as Senior Managing Director at ISI – International Strategy & Investment Inc., reflect a track record in both independent advisory and large institutional environments, building and mentoring investment teams, and advancing investment management best practices.

Koepp holds an M.A. in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), including coursework in European Studies & Economics at the SAIS Bologna Center, and a B.A. in International Studies & Economics from George Mason University. He is recognized for integrating global macroeconomic insights into asset management, and he has played a significant role in strengthening Apollon's presence in New York City—enhancing service delivery for clients with complex, multi-generational wealth planning requirements.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Apollon Wealth Management, LLCSenior Portfolio Manager, M.D.Feb 2025 to Present
On February 24, 2025 C.J. Lawrence was 100% acquired by a Apollon Wealth, a fast growing wealth management firm out of South Carolina, founded by Mike Dolberg and Robert Gorman. C.J. Lawrence continu...
C.J. LawrenceCEO - Managing MemberJan 2015 to Feb 2025
Cyrus J. Lawrence LLC (CJL) is a New York based boutique investment management firm registered with the SEC. C.J. Lawrence has a legacy dating back to its founding in 1864. CJL provides investment adv...
ISI - International Strategy & Investment Inc.Senior Managing DirectorMay 1999 to Jan 2015
Launched ISI's equity oriented asset management effort in conjunction with Jim Moltz. As a Senior Portfolio Manager for High Net Worth and Institutional investors responsibilities included big-cap Gro...
Deutsche BankDirectorSep 1993 to Apr 1999
Portfolio manager of DB Bulldog Portfolios and Top 50 US Fund at Deutsche Bank Securities in New York. As part of CIO office supervised and approved all new investment strategies and monitored in-hous...
Deutsche Bank AG LondonStructured Finance ManagerOct 1989 to Sep 1993
Active in asset backed lending and project finance for DB's largest corporate clients. Completed DB's highly competitive management training program in 1990 which included a certificate program at NYU...
Halberger Huette GmbH (Saint Gobain Group)InternshipJul 1988 to Aug 1988
Sales and Marketing Department of major West-German ironworks.

Education

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

M.A., International Relations and Economics

1988 1989

Bologna Center - SAIS of Johns Hopkins University

Part of JHU M.A. program, European Studies & Economics

1987 1988

George Mason University

B.A., International Studies & Economics

1982 1986

Skills & Expertise

Portfolio Management
Portfolio Strategy
International Economics
Equities
Investments
Series 7
Wealth Management
Private Banking
Investment Management
Equity Research
Structured Finance
Financial Advisory
Asset Allocation
Asset Management
Securities
High Net Worth Individuals
Fixed Income
Investment Strategies
Mutual Funds
FINRA
Alternative Investments
Emerging Markets
Financial Markets
Hedge Funds
Investment Banking
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Management

Others at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC (9)

NameRoleLocation
Adam Bonner
Adam Bonner
Trading and Program ManagerSC , United States
Brian Pierce
Brian Pierce
PartnerCumming, GA , United States
Dan McCarthy
Dan McCarthy
Managing PartnerBraintree, MA , United States
David Pierce
David Pierce
Managing PartnerGainesville, GA , United States
David Ricchini
David Ricchini
Trading AssociateOmaha, NE , United States
Eric Sterner
Eric Sterner
Chief Investment OfficerBridgewater, NJ , United States
L
Lynne Holcomb
Research AnalystHartford, CT , United States
Connor Nickles
Connor Nickles
Research AnalystSt. Augustine, FL , United States
Paul Defrances
Paul Defrances
Portfolio ManagerMount Pleasant, SC , United States

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