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Mark Clewett

Mark Clewett

Managing Partner - President at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC

Wayne, PA , United States

About

Mark Clewett is President and Managing Partner at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC, based in Wayne, PA. In this capacity, he leads client communications and servicing efforts, oversees the firm's finances, and plays a central role on the Board of Managers, guiding firm strategy and management. He joined Conestoga in 2006 as Director of Institutional Sales and Client Service, becoming a Managing Partner in 2007.

Clewett is recognized for his expertise in small- and mid-cap growth equity strategies, with a specific investment focus on identifying companies with sustainable competitive advantages. Under his leadership, Conestoga has grown from a boutique firm managing $200 million to overseeing assets exceeding $8 billion, with a distinct reputation for high-quality client service and institutional relationships.

Before joining Conestoga, Clewett served as Senior Vice President of Consultant Relations at Delaware Investments (now Macquarie), where he managed institutional consultant relationships and contributed to new business development from 1997 to 2005. He began his career as an Investment Analyst at SEI Investments, focusing on selecting and overseeing sub-advisory managers for institutional mutual funds. Clewett holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University, is a CFA charterholder since 1997, and maintains Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLCManaging Partner - PresidentJan 2018 to Present
Direct the firm's client communications, new business development, and client servicing. Member of the firm's Board of Managers, which oversees the management and strategic initiatives of Conestoga. ...
Conestoga Capital Advisors LLCManaging Partner - Director of Institutional Sales and Client ServiceJan 2006 to Dec 2017
Marketing Conestoga's investment strategies to institutional consultants, plan sponsors, endowment/foundations, and high net worth advisors. Service of the firm's clients. Management of the firm's b...
The Conestoga FundsTrustee (Interested)Feb 2020 to Present
One of seven trustees (two interested and five independent trustees) with fiduciary responsibility and oversight of the Conestoga Funds. The Conestoga Funds consist of the Conestoga Small Cap Fund an...
Delaware InvestmentsSVP - Consultant RelationsJan 1997 to Dec 2005
Marketing of Delaware's investment strategies to institutional consultants nationwide. Management of a team of two other consultant marketers. Service of several key client relationships.
SEI InvestmentsInvestment AnalystNov 1990 to Dec 1996
Review and selection of external managers for SEI's investment management unit. Support marketing and client service.

Education

Penn State University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General

1986 1990

Others at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC (6)

NameRoleLocation
Bob Mitchell
Bob Mitchell
Managing PartnerWayne, PA , United States
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David Neiderer
Co-Portfolio Manager, Micro Cap GrowthBerwyn, PA , United States
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Derek Johnston
Co-Portfolio Manager, Smid Cap GrowthWayne, PA , United States
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Joe Monahan
Managing DirectorDoylestown, PA , United States
Larry Carlin
Larry Carlin
Equity AnalystNorristown, PA , United States
Jaisal Khatiwala
Jaisal Khatiwala
Jr Research AnalystPhiladelphia, PA , United States