Eric Weigel
Eric Weigel has over 30 years of extensive experience in investment management and capital market research. Over the course of his career, he has held various senior leadership roles at some of the leading asset managers in the world. On the buy-side, Weigel has managed several equity and multi-asset class funds. Apart from his deep exposure to a number of long-only equity strategies, he has also ran long/short strategies and was one of the early practitioners in the field of global tactical asset allocation.
Eric Weigel Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer
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Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
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Managing Director and Head of Global Tactical Asset Allocation
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Vice President and Head of Forecasting Strategies
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Economic Analyst
Academic History
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MBA in Finance
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MS in Applied Economics
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BS in Agricultural Economics
EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
- Weigel was born in Washington DC into a multi-cultural family.
- He spent a significant amount of his early years living in Latin America and Europe.
- He began his career with the Federal Reserve as an economic analyst.
- He was the recipient of the Dart & Kraft Fellowship Award at the University of Chicago.
- He aims to help Baby Boomers figure out their transition into retirement by integrating financial and non-financial considerations into their planning process.
MEDIA
- Weigel has authored over 10 articles in various academic journals, including The Journal of Portfolio Management, The Financial Analyst Journal, and The Journal of Investing.
- He has spoken at numerous investment conferences and television programs, including CNBC, Marketwatch, and Bloomberg TV.
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
- Founder of Retire With Possibilities
- Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of Global Focus Capital
- Partner, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Strategist at Little House Capital
- Independent Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee at ETF Managers Group
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Credential
- Certified Professional Retirement Coach