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David Scalzo

Founder, Kirenaga Partners | Good times now, Better times ahead | Stay Sharp

Winter Park, Florida

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $1,000,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $3,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $2,000,000.00

Work Experience

  • Founder and Managing Partner

    2013

  • Fund Advisor, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprise Fund (NU/WAVE)

    2018

  • Director

    2019

  • Director

    2018

    Advanced Materials Manufacturing for Aerospace Industry

2020 - 2023

  • Director

    2020 - 2023

2015 - 2020

  • Co-Founder and Director

    2015 - 2020

    AdvisorEngine, a fintech platform, that helps financials advisors scale and grow their business was acquired by Franklin Templeton in May 2020.

2010 - 2013

  • COO, Sales and Client Management - Securities Division

    2010 - 2013

    Securities Division encompasses all FI and EQ research/sales/trading/etc. As COO - Sales and Client Management, responsible for Sales Strategy, Client Profitability/Analytics, Sales Credit Governance, Sales IT Infrastructure, External Benchmarking, and Management Reporting. Partner with Desk Managers on strategies to improve client business. Support Key Account Management program. Chair - Hedge Fund Investment Committee.

  • Head of Investor Relations

    2008 - 2009

    Responsible for Investor Relations group, including Chicago and Bermuda offices. Group coordinates with investors; processes Subscription, Redemptions, Transfers, and Capital Calls; performs AML compliance checks; and provides monthly statements.

  • Director, Account Management

    2007 - 2009

    Primary liaison for COO/CFO at Hedge Fund Clients. Lead team of account managers. Provide Middle Office, Accounting, Investor, and Administration services.

2002 - 2007

  • Managing Director

    2002 - 2007

    Strategic Planning and Business Development for Equity Finance, Prime Brokerage and Global Clearing Services. Launched Investment Advisor Services Business and served as COO. Joined firm in CFO Leadership Development Program.