Kenneth Alan Meister
Founder at Evanston Capital Management LLC
Network origin in Kenneth Alan Meister first degree
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CFA Institute
 CFA Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 600 |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ravinia Festival Association provides professional music shows. Its programs include reach programs, teach programs, instrument game, and program for jazz. The company was founded in 1904 and is located in Highland Park, IL.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Movies/Entertainment | 151 |
Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc.
 Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. is an organization that recognizes academic excellence in business studies. The non-profit company is based in Maryland Heights, MO. The company offers scholarships and grants to their alumni chapters and members to aid in continuing education and chapter development. As a BGS member, individuals have access to exclusive programs designed to refine their skills to meet the changing needs of the business world.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 145 |
CFA Society of Chicago
 CFA Society of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society of Chicago is an investment analysts society that brings together nearly 4,200 top professionals involved in investment analysis. The society is based in Chicago, IL and is the oldest of its kind. The CFA designation is recognized by the society as a recognition of knowledge, skills, and abilities in security analysis and portfolio management. Christopher Thomas Vincent has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2020.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 29 |
Evanston Capital Management LLC
 Evanston Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Evanston Capital Management LLC (ECM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. The firm was founded by David L. Wagner, Adam B. Blitz, Kenneth A. Meister, and Ryan D. Cahill in 2002. They are a subsidiary of Evanston Capital Management LP. ECM provides investment supervisory services to US and non-US commingled open-end and closed-end private funds of private funds, and to a customized single investor fund.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 20 |
Evanston Alternative Opportunities Fund
 Evanston Alternative Opportunities Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Evanston Alternative Opportunities Fund operates as a closed-end, non-diversified, investment management company. It seeks to achieve its objective by investing substantially all of its assets in hedge funds, managed by portfolio fund managers. The company was founded on October 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.
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| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 5 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kenneth Alan Meister via their personal network
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GAMCO Asset Management, Inc.
 GAMCO Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance GAMCO Asset Management, Inc. (GAMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Rye, New York. The firm was founded by Mario Gabelli in 1977 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL). GAMCO offers investment management services to employee benefit plans, endowments, foundations, corporations, limited partnerships, trusts, estates, domestic and offshore investment companies (generally as sub-advisor) and private investors. They also act as manager for third-party wrap programs. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Auto Parts: OEM | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Tucson Electric Power Co.
 Tucson Electric Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Tucson Electric Power Co., Inc. engages in the generation, distribution, and transmitting electricity. The firm sells electricity, transmission, and ancillary services to retail customers, utilities, municipalities, and energy marketing companies. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Electric Utilities | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer President Sales & Marketing | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| National University of Singapore | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Boston University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Chief Investment Officer Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc.
 The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. operates as a financial services trade group and networking forum for wall street and provides Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
CFA Society of the UK
 CFA Society of the UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Boston Security Analysts Society, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Westwood Trust Co.
 Westwood Trust Co. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., Westwood Trust Co. is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded in 1983. Brian O'Connor Casey has been the CEO of the company since 1992. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer President | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Louisiana State University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| CFA Society of Dallas-Fort Worth, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | General Government | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Wheaton College (Illinois) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Chief Investment Officer | |
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Denver Society of Securities Analysts | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Rush University Medical Center
 Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CFA Society of San Francisco
 CFA Society of San Francisco Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society of San Francisco provides educational services. It offers a multi-review course which provides structured, classroom-based approach to preparing for the examination. The firm focuses on the assigned materials in the study guides from CFA Institute, with an emphasis on the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society
 Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society operates a professional association of certified public accountants. The private company is based in Illinois. Todd Shapiro has been the CEO of the American company since 1998. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
| Loyola University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| RIVERNORTH FLEXIBLE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II, INC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman | |
RiverNorth Holding Co.
 RiverNorth Holding Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance RiverNorth Holding Co. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Delaware. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| Western Pension & Benefits Conference | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Rutgers University Foundation
 Rutgers University Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Rutgers University Foundation is the fundraising arm of Rutgers University. The foundation build relationships with alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations and seek their support of Rutgers programs throughout New Jersey and the world. It was founded in 1973 and it is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| RIVERNORTH MANAGED DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II, INC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman |
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International
| United States | 42 |
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
| France | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
| Distribution Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 504 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 311 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 194 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 77 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 59 |
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| Jack Evans | 185 |
| Punita Kumar Sinha | 48 |
| Jennifer Steans | 44 |
| William M. Pruellage | 29 |
| Ernest Santi | 23 |
| Alberto Minali | 23 |
| Rabih Zuhair Soukarieh | 23 |
| Robert Falzon | 19 |
| Patrick Galley | 19 |
| Geoff S. Oblak | 19 |
| Chris Klein | 18 |
| Brian Petersen | 18 |
| Tokunboh Ishmael | 16 |
| James Rosenwald | 16 |
| David Pointer | 16 |
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