About
Kenneth Peters is a Portfolio Manager at Blueprint Investment Partners, a systematic asset management firm based in Greensboro, NC. In his current role, he contributes to the firm's process-driven investment strategies designed primarily for financial advisors and institutions, focusing on a rules-based approach to asset allocation and risk management. His expertise centers on multi-asset and global portfolio construction, leveraging quantitative models to navigate various market environments.
Prior to joining Blueprint Investment Partners in 2021, Kenneth served as Market Research Manager at Bell Partners Inc, where he was responsible for market and economic analysis, and earlier as Portfolio Manager at Stearns Financial Group. Across these positions, he has developed significant experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, and market research, especially in asset classes spanning equities, fixed income, and liquid alternatives.
Kenneth holds an MA in Religion from Vanderbilt University and a BA in Religion from North Carolina State University. He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), adding an advanced understanding of alternative investments to his profile. His notable contributions include enhancing the systematic, risk-managed investing approach at Blueprint and broadening the firm's asset management capabilities for institutional and advisory clients.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Investment Partners | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2021 to Present | — |
| Bell Partners Inc | Market Research Manager | Jan 2020 to Feb 2021 | Versatile market research professional experienced in identifying market trends and thematic opportunities by leveraging market research and internal data to monitor market conditions. Skilled in writ... |
| Stearns Financial Group | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2019 to Jan 2020 | A respected, collaborative member of the Investment Committee responsible for monitoring model portfolios and discretionary trading of portfolios primarily through Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Collabora... |
| Stearns Financial Group | Portfolio Management Associate | Dec 2013 to Dec 2018 | Presented exceptional ability to lead portfolio management system conversion project from PortfolioCenter to BlackDiamond, which required conversion of over 15 years of data. Implemented and maintaine... |
| Allbackoffice Consulting, LLC | Technology Consultant | Jul 2012 to Nov 2013 | Hands-on technology consultant, responsible for daily reconciliation and maintenance of financial data in PortfolioCenter for thirteen investment firms. Provided resolution information and worked with... |
| Schwab Performance Technologies | Client Services Associate and Portfolio Analyst I | Dec 2010 to Jul 2012 | Highly motivated portfolio analyst with a proven record of daily reconciliation and maintenance of financial data in PortfolioCenter for seven to twelve investment firms. Worked closely with partners ... |
| Implus Footcare, LLC | Assistant Warehouse Coordinator | May 2009 to Dec 2010 | Responsible for making sure all domestic orders were processed complete and in a timely manner. Created research reports for the Distribution Center Manager, processed intra-warehouse transfers, and ... |
Education
Vanderbilt University
MA, Religion
2006 — 2009
North Carolina State University
BA, Religion
2001 — 2005
Skills & Expertise
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