About
Michael Buck, CFA®, is a Quantitative Analyst at JAG Capital Management, LLC, based in Chicago, IL. In his current role, he is responsible for developing and applying quantitative methods to support the firm's managed equity strategies, with expertise in portfolio optimization, quantitative equity analysis, and performance attribution.
Buck has over 30 years of investment industry experience, specializing in quantitative finance and data-driven equity strategy development. Before joining JAG in 2008, he served for 14 years as an analyst and VBA developer at Barrington Capital Management in Chicago, and previously held roles at J.A. Glynn & Co.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois University and has held the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 1991. Buck's notable achievements include advancing JAG’s capabilities in quantitative analysis and contributing significantly to the firm’s equity strategy design, particularly focusing on U.S. equities across large-cap growth and other institutional mandates.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAG Capital Management | Financial Analyst | Jan 2008 to Present | — |
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS Finance, Finance, General
Others at Jag Capital Management, LLC (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Senior Fixed Income Analyst | Chesterfield, MO , United States |
 | Equity Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
J James Sindelar | Vice President, Director of Business Development and Client Service | St. Louis, MO , United States |
 | Equity Research Analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States |
J Jo Seagren | Managing Director | Chicago, IL , United States |
S Sandra Shotwell | Vice President and Director of Institutional Client Service | United States |