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Securities Team
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  Securities Division
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Portfolio Managers/Regional & Industry Specialists

United States

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P. Christopher Leary is the Senior Vice President of the Securities Division where he is responsible for its policies and strategic direction and is the firm's fixed income strategist. Previously, he was the chief investment officer of SunAmerica Asset Management. Prior to that he managed a fixed income group at Equitable Group and was a money manager at United States Trust Company's Treasurers' Group. Mr. Leary has over 20 years of experience. He holds a BA in American Studies from Trinity College.

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Constance Reaves Cataldi, CFA is a Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager, and is responsible for researching stocks in the U.S. mid- and large-capitalization portfolios. Before joining Wafra in 2000, she was formerly an analyst at Value Line Publishing for two years. Ms. Cataldi holds a BS in Management from the State University of New York at Geneseo and an MBA degree in Finance and Management from New York University.

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Ron S. Solenske is a Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager for the fixed income securities team since joining the firm in 2003. He is responsible for investments within various fixed income markets with a primary focus on corporate bond investments. Prior to joining Wafra, he spent three years employed within MetLife’s Investment Division and three years within the Capital Markets Group of Emigrant Savings Bank performing similar functions. Mr. Solenske holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Scranton and an MBA degree in Finance from Rutgers University.

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Prabhjot S. Kandhari, CFA is a Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager responsible for covering stocks in the U.S. mid to large capitalization portfolios.  Before joining Wafra in 2006, he was with Citigroup Asset Management, where he held analyst and associate positions over his tenure of 5 years.  Mr. Kandhari holds a BA in Economics and Biochemistry from New York University.

 

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Joel S. Goldfrit, CFA is an Analyst responsible for covering stocks in the U.S. mid to large capitalization portfolios.  Before joining Wafra in 2010, he spent over six years with Lynmar Capital Group, Inc. where he held the position of Equity Analyst.  Mr. Goldfrit holds a BS in Finance from Drexel University.

 

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