Benjamin D. Connard, CFA

Benjamin D. Connard, CFA
Principal, Chief Investment Officer
Stamford, CT

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Benjamin Connard serves as Chief Investment Officer at Carnegie Investment Counsel, where he leads the firm’s investment strategies and oversees portfolio construction across equity and fixed income disciplines. As a member of the Investment Committee, Ben plays a central role in shaping Carnegie’s research-driven approach and ensuring portfolios remain aligned with long-term objectives in an evolving market environment.
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He works closely with clients to develop customized investment strategies, bringing clarity and structure to complex financial decisions.

Prior to joining Carnegie, Ben spent nine years as a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Eagle Ridge Investment Management LLC and 11 years as an Analyst at Laidlaw Group, LLC, building deep experience across market cycles and asset classes. Ben earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics & Statistics and Economics from Williams College and is a member of the CFA Society of New York.

Outside of the office, he enjoys running, playing tennis, and spending time with his wife and three children.

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About the CFA Designation

The Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA Program test a wide range of investment topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. In addition, CFA charterholders must have at least four years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.