
About
Arimey Altimari, CFA, serves as Director and Fixed Income SMA Portfolio Manager at Sterling Capital Management LLC in Charlotte, NC. In her current role, she is responsible for managing and overseeing municipal fixed income separately managed accounts (SMAs), delivering institutional-grade portfolio management and supporting the firm’s client relationships in the municipal bond space. Her focus is on constructing and maintaining tailored municipal fixed income portfolios that emphasize risk management and consistent performance outcomes for clients.
Altimari joined Sterling Capital Management in 2018 and has accumulated investment experience since 2009, previously holding roles such as RFP & Database Manager at Sterling and Investment Officer at the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System. Her expertise is concentrated in municipal fixed income, with deep knowledge of sector-specific credit analysis, portfolio construction, and compliance oversight in municipal asset classes.
She earned a B.B.A. in Accounting from Siena College and an M.S. in Accounting from the College of Saint Rose, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Altimari is recognized for her strong technical background, leadership in municipal bond portfolio management, and her contributions to the institutional fixed income investment community.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Management LLC | Fixed Income Analyst | May 2021 to Present | — | 
| Sterling Capital Management LLC | RFP and Database Manager | Nov 2018 to May 2021 | — | 
| Nys Teachers' Retirement System | Investment Officer - Fixed Income | Aug 2013 to Oct 2017 | — | 
| Nys Teachers' Retirement System | Senior Accountant | Jun 2009 to Aug 2013 | — | 
| Nys Office of the State Comptroller | Auditor | Jun 2006 to Jun 2009 | — | 
Education
College of Saint Rose
Master of Science, Accounting
2006 — 2012
Siena College
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
2002 — 2006
Others at Sterling Capital Management LLC (13)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Director, Portfolio Manager | Charlotte, NC , United States | |
| JJeremy Paul Lopez | Director, Senior Equity Research Analyst | Virginia Beach, VA , United States | 
| PPatrick Rau | Managing Director | Charlotte, NC , United States | 
| Director, Portfolio Manager | Conshohocken, PA , United States | |
| Director and Research Analyst | Charlotte, NC , United States | |
| Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer-Head of Equity | Charlotte, NC , United States | |
| BBrent Barton | Director and Senior Analyst | Charlotte, NC , United States | 
| Investment Analyst | Raleigh, NC , United States | |
| EEdward Mak | Global Managing Director | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| GGlenn Dellinger | Director - Corporate credit analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States |