Sean Gaffney

Sean C. Gaffney, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst at Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. in Plymouth, Michigan, where he serves as co-manager of the Ave Maria World Equity Fund. His key responsibilities include managing global equity portfolios and conducting investment research across both equity and fixed income asset classes, with a particular focus on international equities through the Ave Maria World Equity Fund.

Previously, Sean was a Research Analyst at Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc., and before that, an Investment Research Analyst at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, where he covered various sectors and contributed to portfolio construction and analysis. His experience encompasses deep analytical expertise in global equities and fixed income instruments for both institutional and retail products.

Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Augustine Institute. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, denoting significant expertise in investment management and financial analysis. Sean’s promotion to co-manager of the Ave Maria World Equity Fund represents a notable achievement, highlighting his proficiency in handling diversified global portfolios and contributing to the firm’s ongoing success.