Bob Hanft
Senior Strategic Advisor
Tried and tested Wall Street veteran. Authority on equity research. Guiding, cross-examining and advising with a calm demeanor and a steady hand.
Background
With extensive experience in research management and financial analysis, Bob works closely with both the Investment Committee and senior management to provide advice and feedback that contributes to the success of Strategic’s investment decision making and process.
Bob spent 30 years with JPMorgan in Manhattan. During his career at JPMorgan, he held a variety of positions including Co-Head of Equity Research and Sales and Chief Operating Officer of the Global Equities Group. As Co-Head of Equity Research and Sales, he built the firm’s sell-side research and sales capabilities. Bob was also Senior Vice President with American International Group (AIG) and Managing Director with the Trinsum Group, a specialized investment banking company.
Credentials
- MBA, Finance, Long Island University
- BA, Economics, Hartwick College
Community Service
- Bassett Healthcare Network
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Finance Committee
- Bassett Medical Center
- Member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
- Chairman of the Finance & Investment Committee
- Member of the Retirement Investment Committee
- Pathfinder Village
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Member of the Investment Committee
- Fenimore Art Museum
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Member of the Finance & Investment Committee
- Otsego Land Trust, Member of the Investment Committee
Areas of Specialty
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Equity Research and Analysis
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Investment Strategies
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Workflow, Processes and Technology
Beneath the Surface
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Claim to Fame
Known as the “Deer Hunter” around Strategic. Local deer seem to get very excited when they see Bob coming down the road
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Enjoys…
Spending time in Cooperstown, N.Y., boating on Otsego serving community and being a grandfather
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Family
Bob and his wife pat live in Cooperstown, NY. The have 3 children and 4 grandchildren
Buy when everyone else is selling and hold when everyone else is buying. This is not merely a catchy slogan. It is the very essence of successful investments.
J. Paul Getty