Cliff Athey

Cliff Athey is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Marathon Capital Management based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. In his current role, he leads investment strategy and portfolio management for a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, focusing on long-term value creation through disciplined asset selection and risk management. He joined Marathon in late 2015 after a decade of covering institutional money manager accounts for respected investment banks, adding deep market insight to the firm's advisory team.

Cliff specializes in equity and multi-asset portfolio construction, leveraging the firm's 'Growth at a Reasonable Price' philosophy to select high-quality investments for clients across sectors including U.S. equities and global markets. His clients include individuals, families, foundations, and institutional investors, where he provides tailored financial planning and asset management services.

He holds an M.B.A. from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Economics from The University of the South (Sewanee). Cliff's two decades in financial services with prior experience at Avondale Partners and Legg Mason have equipped him with a strong analytical foundation in security selection and portfolio risk analysis, earning him a reputation for fiduciary integrity and client-focused outcomes.