About
Matt Weber is the President and Principal at Cove Street Capital, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm headquartered in El Segundo, California. In this role, he oversees all facets of firm management, including operations, compliance, and investment execution, leveraging nearly two decades of experience across buy- and sell-side trading desks in both the long-only and hedge fund sectors.
Weber joined Cove Street Capital in 2013 as Director of Trading & Operations and was named President in January 2018. Previously, he led sales trading teams at Access Securities in Stamford, CT, acted as head trader and operations lead at Lakeway Capital in El Segundo, and served as Co-Head of Trading at Lombardia Capital in Pasadena, specializing in both international and domestic equity trading. His expertise is centered on US and global equities, operation risk management, and institutional portfolio execution for a diverse client base including high net-worth individuals, charities, pension funds, and corporations.
He holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of San Diego and has completed further executive education from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Recognized for scaling operational best practices and trading performance at multiple investment firms, Weber is noted for his significant contributions to strengthening transactional, compliance, and portfolio management infrastructure throughout his career.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Street Capital | Principal, President | Jan 2018 to Present | — |
| Cove Street Capital | Director, Trading and Operations | Apr 2013 to Present | — |
| Lombardia Capital Partners | Co-Head Trader | Mar 2011 to Apr 2013 | — |
| Lakeway Capital Management | Head Trader | Jan 2004 to Dec 2008 | Execute all trades on multiple platforms including electronic systems, brokers and direct floor access. Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and vendors. Gather macro news related to our po... |
| Source Trading (A Division of Access Securities) | Sales Trader | Jan 1999 to Jan 2004 | Sourced, maintained and developed trading relationships with hedge funds, mutual funds and pension funds. Executed domestic and international equities, derivatives and bonds. Understood and utilized a... |
Education
University of San Diego
Bachelor, Business Administration
1995 — 1999
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Executive Program
Crescenta Valley High School
Others at Cove Street Capital, LLC (1)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Principal, Portfolio Manager | Hermosa Beach, CA , United States |