Title: Chief Investment Officer
Company: Wayve Capital
Location: Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States
Rhys H. Williams, CFA, chief investment officer at Wayve Capital, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in investment services.
With nearly four decades of experience, Mr. Williams has built a successful career in investment services, specializing in investment management and stock portfolios. Since 2023, he has served as co-founder, senior advisor, and portfolio manager at Wayve Capital Management, where he oversees stock portfolios and frequently appears as a commentator in both print and television media. His previous roles include chief strategist and portfolio manager at Spouting Rock Financial Partners from 2018 to 2023, portfolio manager at Spouting Rock Financial Partners from 2019 to 2022, principal at Columbia Partners LLC Investment Management from 1997 to 2019, and senior vice president at Prudential Securities from 1987 to 1997. Laying a strong educational foundation, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in public policy and Russian from Duke University, graduating magna cum laude in 1983, and a Master of Arts in international economics from Johns Hopkins University in 1987. Additionally, he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is actively involved with the CFA Institute.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Williams takes great pride in his tenure as chief investment officer at Columbia Partners, where he managed $5 billion in assets from 1997 to 2017. He considers co-founding Wayve Capital, a majority African American-owned firm, one of his greatest achievements, working alongside partners with diverse and accomplished backgrounds. He attributes his success to curiosity, hard work, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Looking to the future, he aims to continue growing Wayve Capital and values contributing to media discussions on the financial industry. He advises aspiring professionals to recognize the constant changes in the industry and notes that success is more challenging today, especially with the rise of index funds. Despite these challenges, he believes that for those who enjoy learning and adapting, investment management offers one of the most rewarding career paths.
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