David Wild

David Wild serves as Portfolio Manager at Front Street Capital Management, Inc. in Missoula, Montana. He leads investment research and portfolio management for the firm, implementing a strategy centered on investing in businesses that demonstrate strong earnings power and are valued reasonably, with a focus on long-term wealth compounding and disciplined, socially responsible investment practices.

Wild’s investment expertise covers a broad spectrum of sectors through both private client advisory and fund management, notably via his leadership roles at Delano Investment Advisory (since integrated into Front Street) and The Tarkio Fund, where he specialized in public equities and long-term, value-oriented investments. His approach emphasizes integrity, employee empowerment within businesses, and sustainable growth, aligning client capital with high-conviction equity positions.

Prior to joining Front Street in 2010, Wild’s career included roles such as Director of Institutional Investor Relations at The Appleton Group, Financial Advisor at B.C. Ziegler & Co., and an early-career position at Bear Stearns in Atlanta. He holds a BA in History from Elon University and has built a reputation for prudent investment selection and strong institutional client service in the U.S. investment advisory industry.