Gary Schafer

Gary Schafer is Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Atlanta Consulting Group, where he has served in executive leadership since 1998. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he is responsible for overseeing the firm’s operations and delivering strategic financial consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals.

He specializes in advising on investment strategy, asset allocation, and manager due diligence across multiple asset classes, such as equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset portfolios. Gary is recognized for his comprehensive approach to portfolio construction within both traditional and alternative investments, focusing on maximizing long-term returns in line with client objectives.

His career includes prior experience as a Financial Analyst at Rollins, Inc. and as a Performance Analyst at Alex. Brown & Sons, where he built expertise in financial analysis and investment performance evaluation. Gary holds a BBA in Economics from Loyola College in Maryland and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation, underscoring his commitment to fiduciary best practices and investment consulting excellence.