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Frederick Wright
Managing Director and Portfolio Managment at Novapoint Capital, LLC
About
Frederick Wright is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at NovaPoint Capital, LLC, based in Atlanta, GA. In this role, he focuses on managing investment portfolios for both institutional and individual investors, leveraging over three decades of experience in the investment management industry. His core responsibilities include portfolio construction, investment strategy development, and overseeing client relationships at the firm.
Frederick specializes in advising high net worth clients with expertise across major asset classes, including large-cap equities, which received industry recognition for NovaPoint Capital, as well as fixed income and diversified portfolio strategies. He has a strong background in wealth management and has held previous roles such as Partner and Investment Advisor at Brightworth, Chief Investment Officer at Wright Investment Management, and Partner at Balentine & Co.
He holds an MBA in Finance from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Frederick is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), underscoring his technical expertise and commitment to professional standards in investment management. A former U.S. Army engineer officer, he is recognized for his disciplined approach and integrity within the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NovaPoint Capital LLC | Managing Director and Portfolio Managment | May 2019 to Present | — |
| Brightworth | Partner and Wealth Advisor | Jun 2016 to May 2019 | Frederick joined Brightworth in 2016 and provided comprehensive wealth and investment advice to high net-worth individuals and families. As a partner there, he helped the firm double in size to over $... |
| Brightworth | Partner and Wealth Advisor | May 2016 to Apr 2019 | — |
| Smith & Howard Wealth Management, LLC | Partner | Aug 1999 to Jun 2016 | Co-founder of the firm in 1999. Have served as a wealth manager ever since, interacting with clients and positioning their portfolios to achieve their financial goals. Since inception I have also serv... |
| Wright Investment Management | President | Jan 1998 to Jan 1999 | Founder and President. Established the firm as fee-only to better serve investment clients with complete objectivity and to differentiate the firm in the Atlanta market place. Initiated a merger with ... |
| Balentine & Company | Partner | Apr 1991 to May 1998 | Wealth Manager for high-net-worth families |
Education
Emory University
MBA, Finance
1989 — 1991
United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
1977 — 1981
Kecoughtan
Skills & Expertise
Others at Novapoint Capital, LLC (2)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | President | Atlanta, GA , United States |
T Tim Benbow | Managing Director and Portfolio Manager | Roswell, GA , United States |
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