Profile
Mr. Kloppenburg began his career in 1978 at Bankers Trust Co. in their Pension Investment Department, managing equity portfolios, before moving to equity sales at Cyrus J.
Lawrence in 1982.
In 1985 he joined Needham & Company, Inc., where he was Managing Director of Institutional Sales and Investment Policy.
After a seven-year career at Hambrecht & Quist as a Managing Director in institutional sales, Mr. Kloppenburg rejoined Needham & Company, Inc. in April of 2001 as a Managing Director.
Mr. Kloppenburg helped launch the Aggressive Growth Fund in September of 2001 and became Co-Portfolio Manager of the Growth Fund in April 2003.
Former positions of James K. Kloppenburg
| Companies | Position | End |
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Needham Investment Management LLC
 Needham Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Needham Investment Management LLC (NIM) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Needham Asset Management LLC, ultimately held by The Needham Group, Inc. NIM provides discretionary portfolio management services to include pooled investment vehicles and registered investment companies. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 2008-01-30 |
Tekla Capital Management LLC
 Tekla Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tekla Capital Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly known as Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management LLC, the firm serves as an investment adviser for four closed-end funds – Tekla Healthcare Investors, Tekla Life Sciences Investors, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund and Tekla World Healthcare Fund. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-03-30 |
Needham Investment Management LLC
Needham Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Needham Investment Management LLC (NIM) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Needham Asset Management LLC, ultimately held by The Needham Group, Inc. NIM provides discretionary portfolio management services to include pooled investment vehicles and registered investment companies. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1994-03-29 |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
 Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 1981-12-30 |
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Needham Investment Management LLC
Needham Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Needham Investment Management LLC (NIM) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Needham Asset Management LLC, ultimately held by The Needham Group, Inc. NIM provides discretionary portfolio management services to include pooled investment vehicles and registered investment companies. | Finance |
Tekla Capital Management LLC
Tekla Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tekla Capital Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly known as Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management LLC, the firm serves as an investment adviser for four closed-end funds – Tekla Healthcare Investors, Tekla Life Sciences Investors, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund and Tekla World Healthcare Fund. | Finance |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs. | Finance |
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