Robert Walton Simmons
Founder at Valara Capital Management LLC
Profile
Mr. Robert W.
Simmons is Founding Principal & Portfolio Manager at Valara Capital Management LLC.
He co-founded the firm in August 2006.
From 2003 through 2006, Mr. Simmons worked for AIG Global Investment Group where he was a Managing Director, as well as the Head of U.S.
Equity Research and the lead portfolio manager for AIGGIG's US Large Cap Equity Portfolio.
Prior to joining AIGGIG, from 1993 through 2002, Mr. Simmons was employed by ARK Asset Management (formerly Lehman Management Company) where he was a Managing Director and a member of the Board of Directors.
While at ARK Asset Management, Mr. Simmons held various positions including Senior Analyst, Director of Equity Research and Portfolio Manager.
Prior to joining ARK Asset Management, Mr. Simmons spent six years in the Trust Department of the National Bank of Detroit as an equity analyst where he specialized in Financial Services.
Mr. Simmons earned his BS from the University of Kansas and his MBA from Indiana University.
Mr. Simmons is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Robert Walton Simmons active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Valara Capital Management LLC
 Valara Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2006, Valara Capital Management LLC is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager located in Armonk, New York. The firm provides services to: individuals, high net-worth individuals, private funds/pools or other collective investment vehicles, trusts, and estates. | Founder | 01/08/2006 |
Former positions of Robert Walton Simmons
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
AIG Global Investment Corp.
 AIG Global Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1996, AIG Global Investment Corp. (AIGG) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG). The firm provides investment management services to corporations, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, banking and thrift institutions, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, state and municipal government entities, collateralized bond obligations and collateralized loan obligations. AIGG manages separate equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios, as well as, mutual funds, hedge funds and fund of funds. | Director of Research - Equity | 01/01/2006 |
Ark Asset Management Co., Inc.
 Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Based in New York City, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. offers investment management services to corporations, public retirement plans, jointly trusteed plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2002 |
NBD Bank NA
 NBD Bank NA Financial ConglomeratesFinance NBD Bank NA is a company based in Elkhart, IN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1993 |
Training of Robert Walton Simmons
| Indiana University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Kansas | Undergraduate Degree |
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NBD Bank NA
NBD Bank NA Financial ConglomeratesFinance NBD Bank NA is a company based in Elkhart, IN. | Finance |
Ark Asset Management Co., Inc.
Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Based in New York City, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. offers investment management services to corporations, public retirement plans, jointly trusteed plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations | Finance |
AIG Global Investment Corp.
AIG Global Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1996, AIG Global Investment Corp. (AIGG) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG). The firm provides investment management services to corporations, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, banking and thrift institutions, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, state and municipal government entities, collateralized bond obligations and collateralized loan obligations. AIGG manages separate equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios, as well as, mutual funds, hedge funds and fund of funds. | Finance |
Valara Capital Management LLC
Valara Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2006, Valara Capital Management LLC is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager located in Armonk, New York. The firm provides services to: individuals, high net-worth individuals, private funds/pools or other collective investment vehicles, trusts, and estates. | Finance |
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