Patrick Rau

Patrick Rau is Managing Director at Sterling Capital Management LLC in Charlotte, NC, where he leads portfolio management for mid and small cap value strategies. He has been instrumental in managing the firm's Mid Cap Fundamental Value portfolios, applying rigorous financial analysis and strategic investment insights to deliver strong results for institutional and private clients. His responsibilities have included overseeing equity analysis, asset allocation, and driving the firm's investment process across key value-oriented equity sectors.

With over two decades of experience, Patrick previously held significant roles at Bank of America Investments and Interstate Johnson Lane, focusing on portfolio management and equity research. He is recognized for his expertise in financial modeling, security analysis, and the management of equity portfolios, with particular focus on mid and small cap U.S. equities and value investing strategies.

Patrick earned his MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management and holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Duke University. Notably, Sterling Capital announced his planned retirement effective April 1, 2025, marking the end of a distinguished career where he made significant contributions to portfolio strategy design and value investing within the asset management industry.