Rick Rubin

Rick S. Rubin, CFA, is the Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Tufton Capital Management, based in Baltimore, Maryland. As a senior member of the investment committee, he is directly responsible for the oversight and management of client portfolios, specializing in the analysis and coverage of consumer staples companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Rick works closely with high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored portfolio strategies that reflect his commitment to long-term value and risk-adjusted returns.

Before joining Tufton Capital Management in 2015, Rick accumulated substantial experience as a Senior Investment Advisor and Vice President at PNC Wealth Management, where he served a diverse clientele for over a decade. His background also includes leadership roles at Mercantile Trust as Co-Head of Equity Research and earlier as an Equity Research Analyst at Legg Mason. This career trajectory has equipped him with deep sector expertise and a comprehensive understanding of equity markets, particularly within consumer goods and real estate.

Rick holds an MBA in Finance from Loyola University Maryland and a BS in Accounting from Towson University. In addition to his CFA designation, he obtained his CPA certification in 1994, evidencing his strong analytical and financial acumen. Rick is an active member of both the Baltimore CFA Society and the CFA Institute, and is recognized for his rigorous research process and consistent contributions to portfolio management in the investment industry.