Michael Case Smith
Profile
Mr. Smith joined Avatar Associates in December 2009.
He began his career in asset management with Trust Company of the West and led sales for TCW spin-off GuidedChoice, an on-line investment advice tool under the direction of Nobel Laureate Harry Markowitz.
Most recently, Michael was responsible for the design & distribution of $900mm in ETF and UIT products, including TD Ameritrade's lifecycle ETFs at Zacks Investment Research.
Mr. Smith holds a BA from the UCLA, studied international law at the London School of Economics, and received an MBA in international finance from the University of Notre Dame.
Former positions of Michael Case Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
 Zacks Investment Research, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Len Zacks in 1978, Zacks Investment Research, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer and investment research firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an office in Irvine, California. The firm is principally owned by The Greenwood Trust. Zacks makes both short-term and long-term investment recommendations using the following investment styles: aggressive growth, growth/income, momentum, value, technicals and options. Zack Investment Research employs the Zacks Rank, a 100% a peerless stock rating system that is based on a quantitative model that includes the use of four factors including as earnings estimate revisions and earnings surprises. Stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from 'Strong Buy' to 'Strong Sell.' Zacks Rank is completely mathematical and focuses only on the math and whether the math predicts that a stock's price will rise. It is a short-term indicator of stock performance that is effective for 1 to 3 months. The Zacks Recommendation process begins with a new quantitative model that employs the Zacks Rank. The firm then utilizes qualitative insights to develop a unique recommendation based on a 6 month time horizon. Zacks Investment Research provides coverage primarily on the following sectors: (1) manufacturers of electrical components (2) photo optics/lasers (3) HPC computing platforms (4) manufacturers and distributors of textiles (5) information technology (6) independent oil and gas companies involved in the exploration, development and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas (6) providers of docking, manipulator and wafer probing interface products for semiconductor and ATE manufacturers (7) companies that design and manufacture oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers and protocol analyzers to test, measure and analyze electronic signals (8) manufacturers of branded toys, collectibles, hobby or infant products and (9) financial services companies. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Avatar Associates
 Avatar Associates Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1970, Momentum Investment Partners LLC is a registered investment advisor located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of OAM Avatar LLC and their ultimate parent is Overture Asset Managers LLC. They were formerly known as Avatar Associates. Momentum Investment Partners manages assets for institutional, financial advisory, private client and wrap brokerage portfolios. | Market Strategist | - |
Training of Michael Case Smith
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Notre Dame | Masters Business Admin |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
| Private companies | 2 |
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Avatar Associates
Avatar Associates Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1970, Momentum Investment Partners LLC is a registered investment advisor located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of OAM Avatar LLC and their ultimate parent is Overture Asset Managers LLC. They were formerly known as Avatar Associates. Momentum Investment Partners manages assets for institutional, financial advisory, private client and wrap brokerage portfolios. | Finance |
Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
Zacks Investment Research, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Len Zacks in 1978, Zacks Investment Research, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer and investment research firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an office in Irvine, California. The firm is principally owned by The Greenwood Trust. Zacks makes both short-term and long-term investment recommendations using the following investment styles: aggressive growth, growth/income, momentum, value, technicals and options. Zack Investment Research employs the Zacks Rank, a 100% a peerless stock rating system that is based on a quantitative model that includes the use of four factors including as earnings estimate revisions and earnings surprises. Stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from 'Strong Buy' to 'Strong Sell.' Zacks Rank is completely mathematical and focuses only on the math and whether the math predicts that a stock's price will rise. It is a short-term indicator of stock performance that is effective for 1 to 3 months. The Zacks Recommendation process begins with a new quantitative model that employs the Zacks Rank. The firm then utilizes qualitative insights to develop a unique recommendation based on a 6 month time horizon. Zacks Investment Research provides coverage primarily on the following sectors: (1) manufacturers of electrical components (2) photo optics/lasers (3) HPC computing platforms (4) manufacturers and distributors of textiles (5) information technology (6) independent oil and gas companies involved in the exploration, development and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas (6) providers of docking, manipulator and wafer probing interface products for semiconductor and ATE manufacturers (7) companies that design and manufacture oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers and protocol analyzers to test, measure and analyze electronic signals (8) manufacturers of branded toys, collectibles, hobby or infant products and (9) financial services companies. | Finance |
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